Re: [VANILLA-CLIENTS:94] Netrek Client Packaging Survey

[James Cameron <quozl@us.netrek.org>]

idsfa@excite.com wrote:
> (2) The client is statically compiled for a reason: to
>     prevent people from dropping in modified (borg) libs

Yes, you have a very valid point.  I will be ensuring that the client is
shipped statically linked.

But don't worry about code bloat ... it aids credibility.  People
believe a large download means quality.  It is hilarious, I know, but it
happens.

I'm eagerly awaiting Kurt's return from NASG.

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