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Subject:	Re: new policy for packages
Date:	Sun, 13 Jan 2002 01:25:02 +1100
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Wilson" <cwilson AT ece DOT gatech DOT edu>

> I agree (in fact, I thought it already WAS the policy)

Not in any formal sense, AFAIK. Having it formal helps deal with
newcomers. We're getting more of those (and thats a good thing).

> But I think the IPC exception should be limited to postgres (call it a
> grandfather clause).  IMO, other packages that want IPC should wait
(or
> help) with the cygwin daemon and cygwin-IPC efforts.

Agreed.

Rob

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