Re: mh-e/mh-acros.el advices `require' incorrectly

[Bill Wohler <wohler@newt.com>]

David Kastrup <dak@gnu.org> wrote:

> Bill Wohler <wohler@newt.com> writes:
> 
> > Maybe. I'm investigating it right now since it seems that every day
> > we uncover a new problem associated with the current mess. It's
> > extremely brittle. The changes will either work or they won't. If
> > they do, I think it would actually add to the stability of the
> > release to check in the changes. I'll let you know how it goes.
> 
> You are aware that this sounds like smoldering duct tape all over?
> I am not at all acquainted with the involved code, but if you feel it
> is best described with those words...

The code has roots from the early 80's so it's long past the smoldering
point ;-). But the bones are strong; it just needs a renovation ;-).

I usually describe it in these words: http://mh-e.sourceforge.net/

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