[MacPorts] FAQ modified

[MacPorts]

Changed page "FAQ" by blb at macports.org from 75.163.162.171*
Page URL: <http://trac.macports.org/wiki/FAQ>
Diff URL: <http://trac.macports.org/wiki/FAQ?action=diff&version=76>
Revision 76
Comment: Add note about why a given feature hasn't been implemented yet

-------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<--------
Index: FAQ
=========================================================================
--- FAQ (version: 75)
+++ FAQ (version: 76)
@@ -144,6 +144,10 @@
 
 Instead, use `port installed` which will show the version which is actually installed.
 
+=== Why has feature XYZ not been implemented yet, it is important? === #whynotxyz
+
+There are a number of enhancements which would improve MacPorts, but time is finite and the project is perpetually in need of more base-level developers.  This means that new features must be prioritized (bugs usually being more important) and other, useful features don't get implemented for some time.  See [http://guide.macports.org/#project.contributing the guide entry on contributing] for how to get involved if you'd like to help improve MacPorts.
+
 == Software Questions ==
 
 === Why do I have to install xorg-* ports? === #x11-libs

-------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<------8<--------

* The IP shown here might not mean anything if the user or the server is
behind a proxy.

--
MacPorts <http://www.macports.org/>
Ports system for Mac OS

This is an automated message. Someone at http://www.macports.org/ added your email
address to be notified of changes on FAQ. If it was not you, please
report to .