>>> the werent the same question nor were they the same answer >> They weren't the same, but the second answer was definitely wrong: >>>> So is alternative package manager support something that's considered >>>> important and a priority by the Council? >>> yes >>> >>>> Did you not say that finding alternatives to Portage is one of Gentoo's >>>> >>>>> priorities? >>> no i did not, nor does that apply here >> because it explicitly states that you *did not* say it (and the wording >> doesn't differ enough to justify it), not only that it doesn't apply. > > i think the use of negatives has confused you ... the answers i posted to > ciaranm's questions in both cases are correct > > one of Gentoo's priorities is to enable alternative package managers to > coexist sanely ... it is not one of Gentoo's priorities at this time to > replace Portage with a different package manager
I don't think either question implied replacing portage, but nevermind. As, I believe, I mentioned once, it's nothing but a hairsplitting. You made yourself clear enough. Love, H -- gentoo-dev@gentoo.org mailing list
