Re: distribution of AUCTeX and built-in TeX/LaTeX modes

[Arash Esbati]

Jeremy Bryant <jb@jeremybryant.net> writes:

> Great, this seems to be a major obstacle removed!

That was a good change also for other reasons -- kudos to Keita for
doing it.

> Again, this only works if users are provided with general network
> access.  Depending on site policy, this is sometimes not permitted,
> hence my original question.

I see the point, but I'm not sure if that justifies putting AUCTeX and
all other ELPA packages into core -- this is for Emacs maintainers to
judge.

> Good to know.  I agree this is a worthy goal.
>
> Was the main blocker checking on FSF copyright assignment?  Or was it
> the hooks renaming as above?

FSF assignment is not an issue, AUCTeX wouldn't be available on GNU ELPA
otherwise.  The major mode names was an issue, but I think more
importantly, it wasn't high on our and Emacs developers list -- all
seemed happy with what we have.

Best, Arash