Re: backward compatability of tools

[Paul Eggert]

Eric Siegerman <address@hidden> writes:

> The test suite checks whether they're supported.  What has the
> feedback been like so far?

I haven't seen anybody complain.

> That test first appeared in 2.55, in mid-November, 2002 (not
> counting betas).  How long would it be appropriate to keep
> waiting for complaints?

I'd say 6 months is enough.  After that, the people who don't want to
assume shell functions will likely stick with Autoconf 2.13 anyway.