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From: Mike Frysinger <vapier@gentoo.org>
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On 19 Apr 2021 09:00, Joel Brobecker wrote:
> > > > > > Can you hold off on this for now? We're discussing it within the group
> > > > > > of GDB Global Maintainers, and we need more time to converge.
> > > > how goes it ?
> > > 
> > > We're making progress. But is often the case with a group of volunteers
> > > working via email, things take time. It's an important decision, so
> > > it's important we take the time needed to finalize this.
> > 
> > i get that.  i'll note that this has been ongoing for at least 6.5
> > years now.  i really wish i could get back all that time spent writing
> > these things.
> 
> Me too, believe me. The key differences here is that, first, mentalities
> have changed; but also, discussions in the past no one took charge of
> making the discussion converge, whereas the GDB Global Maintainers
> now have. It's just a question of time.
> 
> > if you want me to check back in a month, i can.
> 
> Please do indeed. I'm hoping that we'll be able to reach a decision
> earlier than that, but there's unfortunately limited control on
> the timeline.

how's it ?
-mike