RE: non-blocking dependencies

["Larson, Timothy E." <TELarson%west.com@localhost>]

> IMHO if a package that depends on another one can be used without,
> it
> should be considered to introduce corresponding option to the
> package.

I'd be happy with that, as long as there is an accompanying general guideline 
that dependencies that often fall into this category get extra review when 
packages are imported.  In this case, it should always be asked, "Is doxygen 
required just for the doco? If so, wrap it in an option."  Bulk builds on 
platforms where it's known to be broken (i.e. Solaris) could have that option 
globally disabled. The would alleviate most of the problems.  

> But in that particular case I'd go with fixing the doxygen.

That, of course, would be best.  It's more bandwidth than I can commit right 
now though.  If "solaris-pkg-people" wants to contact me off-list, I'd be happy 
to help remedy a few of the biggest (for me) problem packages. 


Tim

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