On Tuesday 09 April 2002 02:44 pm, Jacob Hallén wrote: ... > I would also like to add that there is a benefit with the multiple > numbering scheme. The various distribution makers will most probably build > packages for both the stable and the experimental versions, allowing people > to easily maintain both versions on their machines. With the current > situation, most distribution builders will skip the alpha, beta and rc > versions, thus decreasing the population that will actually test them. I suspect the situation may change by distribution. Mandrake, if I know them well (and I'm a satisfied customer for over a year, supporting member of the Mandrake club, etc), WILL keep on top of the bleeding edge, releasing a stable-python and an experimental-python package, or something like that -- they know their customer base includes a lot of rabid neophiles, as well as people who only want stability. Debian, though, I wonder -- I doubt they'll put in their "Stable" distribution anything not vouchsafed for by Methushelah in person:-). As for RedHat, no problem -- they'll keep shipping 1.5.2 anyway...!-) Alex
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