Are we the reason Apple isn't helping us?

[Ralph Little]

Hi,
One of the reasons I suspect for filing a "proper" bug report in this 
case is to discern what the core problem is.

If Wine headers and Objective C headers do not co-operate, the solution 
is the arbitration of a mutually acceptable solution, not the assumption 
of a (not unbiased) party as to where the "fault" is. Bear in mind, in 
this case, there is not necessarily a fault at all. Wine replaces 
Windows and Windows expects to be the primary platform. There are bound 
to be conflicts with other packages such as Objective C runtime 
components since both platforms will be trying to assert basic typedef 
norms for the environment.

The proper method would be to present the problem to the Wine 
developers, explain the situation and negotiate a solution which all are 
happy with. I don't really understand why Jeremy feels that he cannot 
properly deal with the situation. If he is prevented by Apple from 
dealing with the Wine developers for fear of smoke-signalling some 
future Apple development, then he is already in the wrong and he would, 
I am sure, not forgive you for making such a public fuss on this list.

Let it pass and learn from the experience.

Cheers,
Ralph