Re: [PATCH] remove rhpl.getArch() calls

[John Summerfield <debian herakles homelinux org>]

David Cantrell wrote:

> 2) isX86() returns true for 32-bit and 64-bit x86 processors, but you 
> can pass bits=[32|64] to test just one subset (this is used in getArch 
> further down).
As one inclined to defensive programming, I would prefer that users be 
explicit as to whether word size matters.

The fact you needed to explain it suggest you agree that there's room 
for confusion.
How about bits=[32|64|any]?

and similarly in other architecture tests.

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Cheers
John

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