Alex wrote: >> In my opinion there is no need to delay a release due to troubles >> with some outdated platform.
> The bugfix is important, some user cannot upgrade OS, due to a reason > over them. >> And there is no need for the core developers to spend time on that >> issue at all. If some Win95 wants to get around the issue he should >> fix it himself or upgrade his OS. > It seems like an MS manager saying... :( > "Buy new, install latest, ..." - Not everybody can afford it. > LyX is for everybody, not just for thoose who has the latest technology > on their desk. André is fundamentally right here. None of the core developers have access to a Win95 machine, so fixing Win95 bugs has very low priority. > Also I think most of us cannot fix bugs, but they can most report them. > Somtimes they do compile the source and try to find thoose silly bugs, > but to fix a huge knowledge required. I think thoose, who still run Win95 > are in the user category. We have to respect them. Respect them? Sure. Fix bugs that they are better placed to fix themselves? I don't think so. Help point them to where the problem code is and what they might to >>> If I may give an opinion, I'd say to wait until the ugly Win95 path >>> issue/bug is fixed, so that you guys may claim to give widespread >>> support on the WinXX platform. > I agree with Luis! Maybe you will consider this. <shrug>The only way to be sure a bug is squashed is to take up the bug squasher yourself and squash it.<\shrug> -- Angus
