libeio vs. Eio - rename one of them in all distributions?

[Jan Kaluža]

On 03/27/2014 07:55 PM, Rex Dieter wrote:
> On 03/27/2014 05:28 AM, Jan Kaluža wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I wanted to improve Phusion Passenger package in Fedora and found out
>> that it requires (and currently bundles) libeio [1]. I wanted to
>> unbundle libeio [1], but found out it conflicts with Eio [2] from
>> Englightenment world.
>>
>> Both libraries provides libeio library and therefore conflicts with each
>> other. I've contacted both upstreams ([3], [4]) and discussed the
>> possible renaming of one library, but unfortunately they are not
>> interested in renaming.
>
> As I suggested in the fedora downstream ticket... I'd urge strong
> consideration of renaming *both* libraries.  Ask both upstreams their
> preferences for renaming, but make it clear that not renaming is not an
> option.
>
> I'd assume (hope!) other distributions would favor this approach as
> well.  I'd encourage other distros to followup here and in the upstream
> references made by Jan, to help come to consensus on the best way forward.

Unfortunately there's nothing new here. Upstreams are not interested in 
renaming their projects. I don't want my work to get stuck on this issue 
when the consensus looks to be unreachable.

I'm going to use libev-eio in Fedora soon. If you have an idea for 
better name, feel free to share.

Jan Kaluza

> -- Rex
>
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