Re: [boost] CVS Repository Organization Proposal

From: Beman Dawes (beman_at_[hidden])
Date: 2000-10-30 07:25:21

Andrei Verovski wrote:

 >I have a proposal for reorganization of boost CVS repository. I found
 >that some submissions are really interesting and time to time uploaded
 >and/or updated at eGroups file archive. Why not to add them to CVS
 >directory called "submissions"?
 >
 >It is just much more convenient to download them using CVS client rather
 >www/ftp client ! it was objective of CVS developemnt to always keep
 >source code archive up to date with few mouse clicks.
 >
 >if certain submission is too buggy or useless it could be deleted anytime 

 >without no problem. Moving submissions to the CVS repository will sure
 >make them more visible to other boost users.
 >
 >Most probably admins of boost CVS repository have to handle this task.

The current system works well:

*  It avoids putting an apparent boost stamp of approval on libraries that 
are nowhere near ready for prime time.

*  It allows all boost members to post files whenever they want to, without 
the hassles of CVS write access, and without depending on or bothering a 
CVS administrator.

*  It acts as a motivation for boost submitters to finish their libraries 
and get them formally reviewed.

So I'm not in favor of changing that procedure.

--Beman