On 1 May 2011 08:30, Matthias Andree <mand...@freebsd.org> wrote: > Am 01.05.2011 09:18, schrieb Chris Rees: >> On 1 May 2011 07:58, "mato" <gam...@users.sf.net> wrote: >>> >>> Peter Jeremy wrote: >>>> >>>> On 2011-Apr-26 01:47:30 +0200, martinko<gam...@users.sf.net> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> So what is this deprecation and expiration of net/skype port please ?? >>>>> >>>> >>>> Whilst the Skype port still works, the version of Skype referenced by >>>> the port is no longer available and later versions of Skype do not >>>> (currently) work on FreeBSD. My reading of the Skype license suggests >>>> that the FreeBSD Project cannot host the distfile without an agreement >>>> with Skype. This means that someone who doesn't currently have the >>>> Skype distfile cannot install the Skype port. >>>> >>>> I believe work is underway to support the currently available version >>>> of Skype. >>>> >>> >>> >>> Ok, from my understanding it wouldn't be the first time a port distfile is >> not (easily) available yet the port itself works if one can get the >> distfile. And it's very easy to search successfully the interwebs for this >> particular distfile. In such a case I see no reason to remove the port if >> it works (under condition one gets the distfile). I myself have it (and I >> even host it privately). And reading mailing lists reveals there are many >> people using the port. >>> >> >> If one is capable of finding a distfile it's a trivial addition to find the >> port. >> >> Rather than having defective ports in the tree, perhaps you could host the >> Skype shar? With a decent title it'll probably show up early enough on a >> Google search. > > Nah, please let's keep the port in and have it issue download hints > similar to the Java port (if legally possible)
which it's not without being on dodgy ground > or otherwise issue a hint > that the port is kept for the benefit of those who happen to have a > distfile. Which is what, thirty people? Chris _______________________________________________ freebsd-ports@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-ports To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-ports-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
