Re: [gentoo-dev] Adding slot and subslot deps to others' packages

[Mike Gilbert]

On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 7:23 PM, Jeroen Roovers <jer@g.o> wrote:
> On Sun, 2 Mar 2014 14:44:52 -0500
> Mike Gilbert <floppym@g.o> wrote:
>
>> Unless I have missed mgorny's point here, this isn't just about
>> libraries that have currently subslots. This is about every single
>> library in the tree.
>
> Some (many?) libraries rarely change API/ABI so it wouldn't make sense
> to include those in a first run.
>
>> That's a LOT of bugs. I guess filing bugs is doable if we handle a few
>> libraries at a time. However, it would be nice to avoid the repetitive
>> "paperwork" and just let people get the job done.
>
> Better yet, focus on those (few?) libraries that regularly change
> APIs/ABIs and for which adding sub-SLOT deps to dependent ebuilds makes
> sense *now*.
>

Ah, what a silly thing for me to overlook. That does change my outlook.