[bind10-dev] python & Gentoo Linux

[Francis Dupont]

> On Sat, Apr 02, 2011 at 06:50:38PM +0000, Francis Dupont wrote:
> > Before I change the subject: there is a hidden weak dependency on
> > setproctitle (the Python module). The coverage things too but IMHO
> 
> I believe the dependency isn't actually hidden.

=> it is not in the doc so a new user will discover it should have it
a bit late.

> But the code works without it and it isn't needed on many distros/OSes

=> this is why I said "weak".

> Anyway, any suggestions on how to handle deps that are good to have, but not
> mandatory to work properly?

=> just improve the documentation: anything needed to run or to build
(usually not the same :-) bind10 should be clearly identified so
a new user has just to check this, adding missing stuff, and jump.

Regards

Francis Dupont <fdupont at isc.org>