Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Linux versioning scheme | From | Ramana Juvvadi <> | Date | 22 Jun 1999 14:28:49 -0400 |
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The current linux versioning scheme is very clever. It underscores the point that a software project never really completes. It only evolves.
This strategy has served us very well in the past, but I do think there is a need for a change. At present, the code evolves in two branches -- development (odd number) and stable (even number). I think we should at least split it into three branches -- development, beta, and stable.
Development --- kernel developers only Beta --- Adventorous users only Stable -- No serious bug reported in the past x days
Of course, we get into the problem of not getting enough users to pound on beta versions. But I think the number of linux users is large enough that bug reporting will not be a problem.
Ultimately it may be that users have to judge for themselves. But it would be nice if kernel developers can make the users job easier.
Ramana
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