[Date Prev][Date Next] [Thread Prev][Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]

Bug#338608: Debian Bug#338046: whizzytex: einitex unavailable from tetex and no longer functions.



On Sat, Nov 12, 2005 at 07:21:29PM +0900, Atsuhito Kohda wrote:
> >  Please provide a 'initex' that prints out a warning that
> >  it is being deprecated for etch.
> 
> This would break the fundamental initex feature as documented
> in its manual.
> 
> I can understand that you've been considerinig initex as a 
> fundamental executable to dump fmt file and are surprised
> to see it removed but it's not general issue but, sorry to say,
> only your personal issue.
> 
> I believe it is reasonable to tag this wontfix or something.

Even though initex has 8 index references in The TeXbook?!  I can
imagine Knuth kicking up a fuss when he finds out....

   Julian



Reply to: