[DGD]DGD extension interface, some thoughts

[E. Harte]

On Tue, 26 Sep 2000, Michael Bergbauer wrote:

[...]
> > I hereby (arbitrarily) rule that to redefine a kfun more than once
> > is an error.
> 
> That's not the point, Felix:
> 
> what happens if I install two packets, that each defines one new kfun? Then I
> have two config-functions. That is what John wanted to point out, if I got it
> correct (if not, then I'll point it out ;))
> 
> We really should find a better method then just redefining one method, because
> you otherwise, you always have to tweak around in the sources when adding an
> additional module, and noone will benefit of it. It should make installing new
> packets easier (than the current patch method!), and not more compilcated.

Hrm.  Why do I get the feeling someone is going to want to write some sort
of add-on package to make this easier than it sounds like it will be when
using the default interface? ;-)

Erwin.
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