We still haven't really decided what to do about libpqxx. The only
argument I've heard so far against distributing it separately is that it
would induce users to use libpq++ instead. I think having both libraries
in the distribution is going to be even more confusing, especially since
one is "old and well-tested" and one is brand new.
The problem I see now is that libpqxx has a completely different build
system and documentation system. This is also not going to help users
find and use it and it's also going to be a maintenance headache. I don't
necessarily want libpqxx to change it, but I feel it would be better off
maintained separately. I wouldn't mind if we package libpq++ separately
as well and tell users that we have these two libraries and they can pick
one. And before someone suggests an --enable-libpqxx option: That's not
the solution to these problems, it's only a way to hide them.
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Peter Eisentraut peter_e@gmx.net