Marc G. Fournier wrote: > On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Hans Lambermont wrote: >>Julian H. Stacey wrote: >>>Stable is a misnomer that harms FreeBSD somewhat. ... >>Why not rename 'stable' into 'stable-api' ? > > Or rename it what it is: > > 6.x-BETA > > Where x == the next -RELEASE ...
Also fine by me :) I followed this long thread in slight amazement, but the 'what is stable' confusion is very recognizable. I'm open for changing the name. > In the case that started this thread, it seems to be that the > developer fixed his mistake fairly quickly, which is what one would > expect ... it shouldn't be so much that he *broke* -STABLE (shit > happens, do you want your money back?), but it should be 'was he > around to reverse his mistake in a reasonable amount of time?' ... ? I think the answer is yes (and always has been afaik). regards, Hans Lambermont _______________________________________________ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
