It is possible to submit packages for inclusion in the /contributed directory in VisualWorks releases.
This mechanism was created to allow maintainers to be able to update their packages in an automated way. The idea is to provide maintainers with all of the resources they need in order to ensure that the most recent versions of their packages are included in new builds of the VisualWorks product.
If you have a package that you would like to submit (and maintain) using this process, you should send an email to vw-dev-owner@parcplace.net describing your package. Please make sure to include in this message the official name of the package, as this will be used to create your upload area. The vw-dev-owner will then:
Uploaded packages need to adhere to a standard format:
If you have questions, please send a message to vw-dev-owner@parcplace.net.