Future Direction of Encap

• Encap 2.1 Specification:
  • shared library prerequisite type
  • simultaneous installation of multiple branches of the same package (e.g., ncftp-1.x and ncftp-2.x)
  • better handling of configuration files
• Standardized Encap Library API
• Dynamic Installation Path Library
• Automatic Dependancy Generation with mkencap
• Integrated FTP Support for Installation from "Encap Depots"