Re: [PATCH] Split of the normal mode

[Yoshinori K. Okuji]

On Tuesday 31 March 2009 00:43:01 Bean wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I see the main objection here is about too many new modules, and the
> use of script to configure boot process.

I don't object to the latter any longer. Did you read my message?

> But how about the new 
> parser/reader/menu_viewer model ?

Nothing wrong. I have already proposed a similar idea for long:

https://savannah.gnu.org/task/?7668

> If I put them back in one 
> normal.mod, but keep the parts separated in source, would that be
> acceptable ?
>
> Also, some thoughts about grub2 authority. I do understand the needs
> to keep source clean and safe for a boot loader, but sometimes the
> process just seems too slow. For example, Colin's graphic menu patch
> has been pending for almost half a year. IMO, if a patch implement a
> generally useful feature, have no serious design faults, and don't
> conflict with other parts of grub2, then it's safe to commit. For
> small issues, we could fix it later.
>
> Perhaps we can add a testing branch, in which developers have more
> freedom to commit their work. The maintainer can review them
> periodically and merge selected parts with the main branch. Many open
> source project have more than one branches, perhaps it'd work with
> grub2 as well.

I just feel headache when you say "open source" in our project. Please stop.

About Colin's patch, I have *no idea*. I am sorry but I have a limitation. I 
can't do every thing suddenly.

For branching, you can try. I had tried it in GRUB Legacy, but I concluded 
that our resources were not sufficient to have multiple lines. This might 
work if branches are used only for experimental purposes.

Regards,
Okuji