From: Francis James Franklin (f.j.franklin@sheffield.ac.uk)
Date: Mon Aug 11 2003 - 05:58:05 EDT
On Sunday, August 10, 2003, at 02:53 AM, ericzen wrote:
> On 2003.08.09 20:25 Mike wrote:
>>
>> This probably needs some clarification in the docs.
>>
>> IMHO - there should be some sort of warning to the effect that if you
>> use the option in *-plugins, something similar should be in the
>> abiword
>> binary
>>
>> there is an option in abi of --with-builtin-plugins
>>
>> trying not to be dense here, but I would see the two options combined
>> as
>> being either
>>
>> a - a selection of plugins is built into the binary, and others can be
>> compiled and called
>>
>> b - abi will call extra plugins when required (if compiled and
>> installed)
>>
>> neither of which is the current effect
>
>
> This is where Frank comes in. He has intended to uploaded
> documentation in reference to this issue, but I'm unaware if he had
> time.
See "NOTE: Built-In Plugins" in abiword-plugins/README - it's just a
brief note. I will document the option (and/or remove it temporarily if
people prefer) in abi/docs/build sometime soon.
The built-in plugins build process is counter-intuitive and a serious
pain, though I do have an idea for how to improve it.
I don't really recommend mixing built-in plugins with loadable plugins,
though it should be possible.
Question: Why is it that whenever I add a configure --enable- option
and mark it "experimental", people feel compelled to try it out?
Bemused, Frank
9. Has the work, for you, a metaphysical dimension? Yes ( ) No ( )
10. What is it (twenty-five words or less)?
- Snow White, Donald
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