Re: Using Debian funds to support a gcc development task
On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 02:26:11PM +0100, Ben Hutchings wrote:
>I don't believe anyone is stuck using old m68k hardware that they can't
>afford to upgrade - the cost of maintaining (or buying) m68k systems
>that can run Debian is likely to be high, compared to a PC.
>
>So the m68k port seems to be only a fun hobby for a small group of
>existing developers and users.
>
>I don't think Debian should subsidise this group, beyond providing the
>usual ports infrastructure.
>
>If I'm mistaken and the m68k port is attracting new contributors to
>Debian, that contribute in other areas as well, I might be persuaded
>otherwise.
Agreed on all of this.
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Steve McIntyre, Cambridge, UK. steve@einval.com
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