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SubjectRe: Development tree, PLEASE?
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On Wed, 2006-01-25 at 21:30 +0000, Nix wrote:
> Besides, the distinction between a 6 month cycle and a 3 month cycle
> isn't all that great, and we have a 3 month cycle *now*.
>

If you want to be a viable desktop OS which requires supporting the
latest hardware 6 months is too slow. Many vendors of desktop junk come
out with a new card every 3-6 months. Users don't want to wait a year
for their favorite distro to support their new hardware.

Lee

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