Re: change BP_CONNECTION; new release

> I'd like to suggest adding a "void * user_ptr" field to "struct
> BP_CONNECTION".  The reason for this is that I'm building an
> application and need a place to attach a private structure that
> represents the connection.  We already have such links for profile
> registrations and profile instances, so I hope this isn't a
> controversial change.
> 
> Please speak up if there's a problem with this; otherwise I'll just
> make the change in a few days.

go ahead.


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> 
> Also, I'm getting ready to do another round of packaging for Debian.
> I'm happy to do another CVS-snapshot package, but at some point I'd
> like to make an official release and package that.  There are several
> open issues at this point:
> 
> * The renaming of the "core" subdirectory.  Has anyone thought of a
>   good name for this?

just pick something.


> * Whether the include-file restructuring still needs work or is
>   acceptable as is.  The last round of discussion ended without a
>   consensus.

remind me what the two largest problems are with the restructuring proposal you made.


> * Whether the changed code works on Windows systems -- does anyone
>   have the means to build and test this?  Are there other platforms
>   that must be tested prior to release?

good question. i'm not developing on windows these days.

 
> Presumably a release has to be done by one of the project admins,
> right?  If so, will either of you have time for this in the next
> couple of months?

huston or i should be able to manage it.

/mtr


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