David Maxwell <david@fundy.ca> writes:

> Every comment I've seen on the subject said 2.0 == SMP

Really?  Every comment I've seen on the subject from a reputable
source indicated that there was no plan to change the version
numbering -- which would mean the next release after 1.5 would be 1.6.

Sounds like the new `core' is making random decisions without
bothering to tell people...