Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:53:27 +0100 | From | Giacomo Catenazzi <> | Subject | Re: Kernel Releases |
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Dan Kegel wrote:
>>On Monday 26 November 2001 16:45, Mike Galbraith wrote: >> >>>>The only way we can get good testing for new kernels is to stop using >>>>-preN prefix in development branch (2.5.x). Just increment that 'x'. >>>> >>>That won't change anything except the number on the kernel. The people >>>who you're trying to turn into bleeding edge testers (those who stay a >>>little behind [bignum]) will continue to ride the curve at the point of >>>their choosing. >>> >>Yes, but they can't tell which 2.5.x is more stable just from version number. >>This way Linus will get better test coverage in 2.5.x. >> >>Those who need stability can read lkml and figure out which 2.5.x was >>'glitchless' :-) or stick with 2.4.x >> > > Agreed. 2.5.x should not use -pre. Just increment X. >
No. In the unstable branch there are frequent 'private' pre-release, used for test or to syncronize big merges/changes.
Let continue actual status:
the normal release for everybody (restricted to developer) and the
pre reelase for special/merges patch.
giacomo
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