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Re: Should pqsend be included in the ldm distribution?

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  • Subject: Re: Should pqsend be included in the ldm distribution?
  • Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:59:37 -0600 (MDT)
Glenn,

I use pqsend once in awhile for testing and I know of a couple sites on
the west coast that use it.  I know one could use pqinsert instead but
some of these system have been already created. The change would be small
probably but I don't know the exact installation.  

Robb...



On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, Glenn P. Davis wrote:

> As some of you may know, I am attempting to prune deadwood out of
> the ldm distribution. The goal is reduce the number of supported
> programs & options, generally simplifying everyone's lives.
> 
> I'm seeking input as to whether the program 'pqsend' should be
> included in the distribution.
> This program sends data without any solicitation,
> in an ldm4 sort of fashion.
> 
> The program has some utility is for debugging and testing.
> This utility may be duplcated by use of the standard server
> and pqinsert.
> 
> Dropping the program from the distribution does not mean that it
> becomes completely unavailable or unrunnable immediately.
> Existing binaries would work until there was a change to
> the pq implementation. (pq is stable.)
> The source would still be in the UPC archives and buildable
> by without too much trouble. (The amount of trouble could easily
> increase as time goes on.) 
> 
> -glenn
> 

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