Subject: Re: How to convert this OpenBSD guy to The Truth and The Light?
To: None <netbsd-advocacy@netbsd.org>
From: Bernd Sieker <bsieker@freenet.de>
List: netbsd-advocacy
Date: 12/12/2002 20:45:25
On 12.12.02, 11:30:09, Mike Cheponis wrote:
> I do think that predictable releases are not a NetBSD strong point. For
> example, when can I count on 1.7 coming out, or even 2.0 ? Who knows?
And what exactly is the advantage of knowing _when_ the current
development will get a new number? (i. e. will be called a "release"?)
In NetBSD, when you need security fixes, it is recommended to update
and rebuild the source tree of the release branch for the affected
parts. No need to wait for a release.
Besides, having a fixed release cycle means you are forced to release at
a certain date, regardless of whether or not the system is actually
ready for a new release.
NetBSD and Debian GNU/Linux are two system that show how to do it
differently. They release, when the system is ready for a release.
And only _if_ it is really ready. Most releases so far have been
delayed several times. And always for good reason. Reasons I would never
put aside in favor of a marketing-effective "regular release cycle".
>
> Thanks -Mike
>
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Bernd Sieker
NetBSD: It spanks the knickers off those other operating systems
-- Brian D Chase