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[PATCH] Adding a fully-bootstrapped mono

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From: Janneke Nieuwenhuizen <janneke <at> gnu.org>
To: unmush <unmush <at> proton.me>
Cc: 74609 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: Re: [bug#74609] [PATCH] Adding a fully-bootstrapped mono
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:13:09 +0100

Ludovic Courtès writes:

> unmush <unmush <at> proton.me> skribis:
>
>> We used to have a mono package, but it was removed due to
>> includingbootstrap binaries (among others).  This patch series
>> introduces a full,
>> 17-mono-package sequence that takes us from a mono-1.2.6 built fully
>> from source to mono-6.12.0 built fully from source, using only packages
>> that already have full bootstrap paths.  I make no promise that this is
>> the shortest or most optimal path, but it exists and I have verified it
>> works.
>>
>> As I've spent what is probably an unreasonable amount of time working
>> toward this, I thought I'd share some of my thoughts, experiences, and
>> commentary.  Sorry in advance if it gets a bit rambly or lecture-ish.
>
> I join others in congratulating you!  This is very impressive, and a
> great step forward.

+1

Impressive, thank you!

Greetings,
Janneke

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