Re: outdated URL in config.guess

[Stepan Kasal]

Hello,

On Wed, Mar 09, 2005 at 03:23:40PM +1100, Ben Elliston wrote:
> > > config.guess itself (!) also contains a reference to the outdated
> > > location ftp://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/config/

> The problem is that the new GNU FTP server requires all uploaded files
> to be GPG signed, but the verification script on their side refuses to
> replace existing files of the same name.

I reported this to ftp-upload the day before yesterday, and received a
prompt answer that a new version of the ftp-upload script currently
undergoes testing and might be installed soon.

> Despite repeated requests, [...]

I also had several bad experiences with FSF admins, but now I'm happy.
Please forget about the past and try again.

> I am happy for the script to use a http URL--it will probably be
> easier for most users anyway.

I agree.

Stepan