> > I've managed to create working packages for the ns-2 network simulator and > it's two dependent packages "otcl" an extension to Tcl, and "tclcl" an > interface between otcl and C++. They work OK and pass almost all lintian > checks (a couple of missing man pages and some cleanups to do). I know have a > couple of questions: > > 1. Is anyone interested in these packages or are they purely of minority > interest to academics like me? > > 2. The ns binary is called "ns" which conflicts with a binary from the host > package. I've renamed the binary and man page to "ns2" which works, but I'm > wondering if anyone has any good suggestions on if this is the right way to > go about this. >
Indeed one might associate ns2 with ns. Why not netsim? That is not as short as basic Unix command are but not being that short serves the purpose here: it will not get in the way for the majority of users and it is short enough and a bit descriptive for those who will use it. -- Shaul Karl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>