From: Pyeron, Jason J CTR (US) <jason.j.pyeron.ctr@mail.mil>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:18:03 GMT
Subject: RE: Build fixes for another obscure Unix
Message-ID: <871B6C10EBEFE342A772D1159D13208539FF9088@umechphg.easf.csd.disa.mil>
In-Reply-To: <CAEvUa7nn9M5np3wD=Z1152K4pwNGhSKkC=rS9U=yc=UcaOxMCw@mail.gmail.com>

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Michael
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 10:23 AM
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I've been experimenting with git running on z/OS USS.  It is not yet
> stable, but I have had to make a few fixes and generalizations in the
> build system to get it to compile.

Maybe it would help address other build issues on other platforms.

> 
> Would there be any interest in applying such individual compatibility
> fixes for this system, even if a full port doesn't reach completion?

What are the down sides? Can your changes be shown to not impact builds on other systems?