Re: [Mingw-cross-env-list] info

[super pollo]

2010/11/2 Volker Grabsch <address@hidden>:
> super pollo <address@hidden> schrieb:
>> yes thanks ... but maybe my original question was misunderstood ... i
>> was not looknig for info for creating packages, but for expressing a
>> suggestion for including a new one (to someone who knows how to do
>> that)
>
> In that case, asking on the mailing list is the right place.
> Just go ahead and ask! :-)
>
> Note, however, that if not even you (i.e. the person who really
> needs that package) finds the motivation to invest much time
> into creating the package, it is very unlikely that someone
> else finds that motivation. But I think it is always worth a
> try. Possibly I'm wrong and there's someone out there who'll
> create the package for you.
>
> BTW, things are different if you are already able to cross
> compile your package "by hand", documented in the style of a
> tutorial or shell script. In that case, putting it into a *.mk
> file is usually a no-brainer. So if you're just having trouble
> with the format of the *.mk package files, you should simply
> present your work so far, and others will surely help you
> converting your description into a running *.mk file.
>
> Also note that this is not so much a question of knowledge but
> a question of time. Even experienced porters spend most of their
> time trying different options and waiting for some test builds.
> So don't be frustrated if you're getting stuck - that's a normal
> thing for everyone of us! In such a case, just ask on the mailing
> list, as you are already doing. You are on the right track! To
> succeed, you need to combine _your_ time with the knowledge and
> experience of _others_.

thanks!