[Buildroot] [PATCH v3] infra: introduce github helper function

[Thomas De Schampheleire]

Hi Mischa,

On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Mischa Jonker
<Mischa.Jonker at synopsys.com> wrote:
> Hi Thomas,
>
> First of all, thanks for looking at the patches.
>
>> This patch only changes the existing http(s) github downloads. Do you plan to
>> create a follow-up patch to replace the current git:// github packages to use
>> the new helper too (and thus the http tarball method)?
>
> I have not planned that yet, but of course I can take a look at it. When is it required?

There is nothing 'required' and there are no deadlines. If you have
time for it that would be great. If not, no problem either, then I
will have a look at it, just let us know.

Thanks,
Thomas