[Slackbuilds-users] REQUIRES="%README%" revisited

[Willy Sudiarto Raharjo]

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> A while ago there was a discussion about the %README% option that
> didn't really result in a clear conclusion. Yet, I noticed that the
> option has been removed from my Exim SlackBuild's info.
> 
> So, what's the official stance on the purpose of %README%?

%README% should only be used when a package is conflict with
Slackware's core package.

Optional dependencies and/or spesific group/user creation should not
cause %README% to be added.

> As I see it, Exim fits either way of interpreting what the %README%
> is supposed to do. The package conflicts with Slackware's Sendmail,
> so automatic tools should stop here and prompt the user with the
> README before building and installing. And there's an optional
> depedency on PostgreSQL.
> 
> Some clarification would be appreciated.

Added %README% for exim in my branch

Thanks


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Willy Sudiarto Raharjo
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