Maintainers please weigh in on 64-bit Cygwin

[JonY]

On 3/18/2013 00:45, Christopher Faylor wrote:
> I'd like to have a feel for how the 64-bit version of Cygwin will
> impact package maintainers.
> 
> So, I'd appreciate some discussion about this.
> 
> 1) Do you have a 64-bit version of Windows available?
> 

Yes.

> 2) If no, would you be willing to install one?
> 

N/A.

> 3) Are you willing to download the current 64-bit Cygwin and start porting
> your stuff, knowing that there are still bugs?
> 

Yes.

> 4) Or, would you rather wait for 64-bit to be completely stable before
> attempting anything?
> 

N/A.

> 5) Does the existence of two different architectures make you think that
> it is time for you to stop offering the package?
> 

No.

> 6) Would you be willing to have another person doing the 64-bit port for
> you?
> 

No.

> 7) Are you ok with a 64-bit alpha release being made available which contains
> your packages built by someone else?
> 

No.




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