Re: [DebianGIS] mapserver 5.0
On Thu, Aug 02, 2007 at 09:34:10AM -0400, Daniel Morissette wrote:
> Paolo Cavallini wrote:
> > Hi all.
> > A beta2 is now available:
> > http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/download/beta/
> > the biggest change for packaging, I think is the move from GD to AGG for
> > rendering.
>
> Note that it is not a move from GD to AGG... it is just the addition of
> AGG as an optional rendering engine. GD is still the main rendering
> engine in this release.
>
Ah, thanks, that would simplify packaging a lot. Also, I wonder if
we have to provide two separate packages for 4 and 5 because I see
there are quite a good number of changes among them and avoiding
breakages for users apps is a must.
> BTW, if there were long time packaging issues that you'd like to see
> fixed then please let us know ASAP and we may be able to fix them in
> time for the release if they are not too disruptive.
>
> We are also thinking of creating a 'make install' target eventually
> (maybe not in this release though)... so any advice on this based on
> your experience would be welcome.
>
--
Francesco P. Lovergine
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