Deprecation of python_version(), python_mod_exists(), python_tkinter_exists(), distutils_python_version() and distutils_python_tkinter() in EAPI <=2
On 3.3.2010 11.23, Nirbheek Chauhan wrote:
> 2010/3/3 Tomáš Chvátal <scarabeus@gentoo.org>:
>>>> Removing eclass functions like this is not allowed by current policy. If
>>>> you want to do it, you should discuss about changing policy.
>>>
>>> ?!
>>>
>>> since when?
>>>
>> Since ever.
>> If you change eclass abi you need to rename it.
>>
>
> I think you can *add* functions and variables to eclasses, you can
> change *how* a function works internally, you can *fix* problems with
> functions (which would technically result in a change in API). I don't
> think it has ever been as strict as, say, the kernel ABI interface.
>
Yes, eclasses go along the same lines as shared libraries, which is
probably what Tomáš meant any way.
Regards,
Petteri
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