[Qgis-psc] python plugins (was: dxf2Shp plugin)

[Paolo Cavallini]

Gary Sherman ha scritto:

> In general, I'm not in favor of adding python plugins to core and here
> is why. They are generally developed by individuals not on the
> development team. When a plugin gets added to core, we have to support
> it. Already there have been support requests for third-party plugins. I
> prefer to keep core plugins to a minimum and expand the plugin
> repository concept as has been discussed on the mailing lists.
> 
> Please let me know your position. I'm afraid if we end up with a bunch
> of core plugins that none of us are familiar with it just adds to the
> support burden and takes away resoures from our core mission.

Another possibility is to lure developers of important plugins (I'm
thinking of geoprocessing for instance) int the core team. I believe
more and more essential development will go to plugins, so I do not
think it will be feasible for long to keep all this wealth out of the
core distribution, and asking users to install them separately.
Futhermore, in multi-users environment having to install plugins for
every user is cumbersome and wasteful.
Anyway, I agree to keep out of core the plugins that we cannot maintain.
pc
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