[Qgis-psc] QGIS for Mac OS packaging and infrastructure

[Richard Duivenvoorde]

On 21/02/2019 04.42, Tim Sutton wrote:

>> Also because this is a re-occurring issue: some people try to create a
>> package (Kynchaos did, Larry did, Matthias did, now lutra did) in their
>> favorite apple build tool chain/form, then loose interest/time (no
>> offence meant here!) and we are at zero again. Though to be honest I
>> think every time the result is better :-)
> 
> Actually I don’t think it is correct to say that William lost interest.
> He wrote me a nice email explaining his position. Basically he has a
> different build approach to Lutra, preferring a linux style shared
> library approach compared to Lutras all in one bundle approach (think
> snap package vs apt here). I think he plans to continue his work and
> probably there is a subset of users who will continue to enjoy and
> appreciate using his packages. 

Sorry, I'm aware that William is still doing it. So I honestly do hope
he does not feel offended. To be honest I was missing the Kingchaos
links in our download page, but now remember he uploads it to qgis.org
server.

Regards,

Richard Duivenvoorde