[OpenSIPS-Devel] [ opensips-Patches-3513177 ] Substitutions in configuration file

[Saúl Ibarra Corretgé]

Hi Nick,

On Apr 2, 2012, at 10:11 AM, Nick Altmann wrote:

> Some things, such defines and substitutions, would be comfortable
> inside opensips.
> Why don't you use m4 inside C code, but use defines? Don't it stretch C sources?
> 

Well, a quick wikipedia search sows that C predates m4.

> And another question. Why includes support was applied to opensips? It
> also can be done by m4.

Sure, if you ask me, I also don't like it.

> It's useful to have a few ways to do something, convenient to each
> opensips user.
> If m4 is better for you, it doesn't mean that it's better for me.
> 

Sure, there is no on-fits-all solution, I just expressed my own opinion and support for the decision taken by the core team not to include the suggested patch.


Regards,

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