There seem to be two quite different models about how synchronisation of Debian and Ubuntu LTS is intended to work. I believe it would be very helpful to know if there is any agreement with Ubuntu about this.
The two models as I can see them from the discussion so far: Model 1: Debian freezes in December Debian developers concentrate on fixing RC bugs Ubuntu developers concentrate on including newer versions of major software packages When the number of RC bugs in Debian is low enough Ubuntu freezes Ubuntu and Debian release at approximately the same time With this model Debian developers will bear the main burden of bug fixing while Ubuntu will use the time to integrate newer software packages. Model 2: Debian and Ubuntu freeze at the same time (December?) Debian and Ubuntu developers coordinate in fixing RC bugs Debian and Ubuntu release at about the same time With this model the burden is shared and both operating system will be at the same state with respect to the main components. Differences will be according to different philosophy (questions asked by the installer, components and configuration of a standard installation, what is "user friendly"). There may be also differences in the versions of main software packages, but this differences would be clear at freeze time and due to different philosophy. While I think model 2 could prove useful for Debian and Ubuntu I can't see what Debian would gain from model 1. I believe this discussion would look very different if Ubuntu says it agrees on model 2. Werner Baumann -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-project-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
