On Saturday 01 December 2007 05:58:21 Thierry Thomas wrote: > On Sat 1 dec 07 at 14:25:08 +0100, Erik Trulsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > The ports freeze is intended to make sure the ports tree is in a stable > > and well tested state for the release. Updating major ports always carry > > a great risk of breaking things thus defeating the point of the freeze. > > Anyway, if the freeze is too long, and if the new version is released > several weeks after the thaw, very few will install these packages: > a lot of updates will be committed, and many users will update their > ports tree to install the new versions. This is very difficult to find a > good compromise!
I do not think we need a compromise we need a different system. We need one that preserves continuity of support for existing systems while the new releases are testedin a way that does not adversely impact them. The priority needs to be the current user base not a desire to rush a new release out the door at all costs. David _______________________________________________ freebsd-ports@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-ports To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
