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See <https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=591722> for context. |
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chromium-54 is currently hard masked; it'd soon enter ~arch, and then |
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stable in ~6 weeks. ffmpeg-3.0.1 is currently hard masked. |
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These are the options I see for how to proceed. Feel free to share |
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further alternatives. |
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A. Prepare to unmask and eventually stabilize ffmpeg-3.0.1 |
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B. Backport just the changes needed for chromium to older ffmpeg |
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C. Mask chromium's system-ffmpeg flag when the dependency on |
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ffmpeg-3.0.1 can't be satisfied |
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D. Patch chromium not to require newer ffmpeg |
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Please share your thoughts about pros, cons, and viability of each option. |
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I'd certainly be willing to help with testing and making progress on |
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these, and I could possibly use a fast machine as a tinderbox for this. |
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That also means help is welcome. |
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Paweł |