Re: check-news target fails if NEWS file starts with a copyright header

[Peter Simons]

Jim Meyering wrote:

 > My wanting to minimize risk is now "irrational fears"?

No, of course not. The desire to minimize risks is perfectly reasonable.
However, your perception of the risks involved in this change strikes me
as somewhat exaggerated.


 > Is there some reason you'd rather not move the copyright notice to
 > the end of that file?

No, there is no particular reason, except that I'd have to change
several other small files, too, to keep them consistent within the
project. Since there are plenty of simple ways to avoid making that
change, I'd rather not make it.


 > If you're motivated, propose a patch.

My suggested solution is attached.

Thank you for your time and effort,
Peter

0001-Added-news-check-lines-limit-variable-to-determine-t.patch
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