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Off topic here but this line: > I desire every program that I use daily to be compiled from source so that I can dig in whenever I need to fix bugs, add featu
by wishinghand 6y ago
Off topic here but this line:
> I desire every program that I use daily to be compiled from source so that I can dig in whenever I need to fix bugs, add features
For those who alter software they didn't write, how do you maintain those changes? I assume pull requests for bug fixes to the maintainer's repo, but what about mods? Do you run a diff during every update?
- pwdisswordfish2 6y agoLinks is relatively small and does not change that often. I just save patches I make for different versions. I am not really keen on software that is 1. large and 2. changing frequently. For example, there are no "updates" when using links. I read the links changelog and do a diff before I decide to upgrade to the latest version. Sometimes I will continue to use older versions. Depends on the changes. In general, if the software is relatively small and more or less "finished", then, for me, it is more amenable to making changes. When I look at the software I use, it appears I consciously try to choose software that meet those criteria; the most favoured programs all fit that description.
- jlg23 6y agoPatches. This is stable enough for any software stable enough to be used daily.