Bug#456125: gfpoken -- Please transition to imlib2

[Kumar Appaiah]

Dear Bas,

On 14/12/2007, Bas Wijnen wrote:
> It also depends on Gtk+ 1.2.  Some time ago I tried to change the code
> so it uses Gtk+ 2 instead, but that appeared to be too much effort.  Is
> Gtk+ 1.2 also scheduled for removal?  If so, it might be better to just
> drop this package (although I would rather keep it; it's a nice game).

I must apologize for filing this bug in great haste. I realize that a
discussion on debian-devel was due, though I just went ahead, and
realize that it was incorrect to do so in a hurry.

> I don't think this should be a problem, but if Gtk+ 1.2 will be removed
> as well, I think it is not worth the effort.  So please let me know
> about this.

Of course, GTK+ 1.2 will be removed. But no timeframe has been set for
it, and it would be grossly incorrect to assume that I am requesting a
"compy-or-remove" request.

I have tried my hand at porting some applications from GTK+ 1.2 to 2,
and know the difficulty involved (in fact, most of the time, my
efforts were futile). In such a situation, I think it is best you
forget about this bug. Of course, I would still request you to keep
this wishlist bug open, so that we can track it later.

Thanks, and apologies.

Kumar
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