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Re: ATTENTION: Tcl/Tk transition


On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 02:53:48PM -0700, Cary R. wrote:
>Yaakov,
>
>
>
>If I'm understanding this correctly once this change has been
>pushed we will be required to start an X server beforerunning
>gitk. As someone who uses git and gitk all the time having to
>start the X server to run gitk is a pain. I haven't checked this
>recently, but in the past the X server was a bit of a resource
>hog so my typical pattern is toonly start it when needed and
>that's not very often.
>
>
>I understand the desire to switch to X, but I think this deserves
>some thought on how it will effect the general users.

We made the decision to switch to a "real" X-based tk long ago.  The
hacked version has always been barely supported and is very out of date.
Continuing to support it would require real understanding of tk and
I don't think anyone wants to take on that task, unless you're
volunteering.

cgf


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