Re: On automated commits

On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 11:17:04AM -0700, Joel Brobecker wrote:
> > I personally have never liked these automated commits, and I can't
> > recall ever using the date they provide.
> > 
> > I also don't believe these dates are used here at AdaCore.
> > 
> > So +1 from me for removing these.
> 
> Same here.
> 
> I know that some people found them useful, but I don't remember why
> unfortunately.

The date is useful when looking at bug reports from people who might
be building from development sources.  It also becomes part of the
libbfd.so name for anyone building and installing development
binutils.  We don't make any API promises regarding libbfd, so it is
more important than usual to pick up the correct libbfd.

-- 
Alan Modra