Re: User-contrib, up-to-date stable

[bruce@pixar.com (Bruce Perens)]

I would state it this way:

Registered developers may build and upload newer versions of packages that
may be used with "stable", but will not become part of "stable". These will
go in a special directory named <what do we name it?>. What packages are built
depend on the developers judgement of what is necessary.

The <whatever we name it> directory should have its own Packages file,
and should be clearly marked:

	These are updated versions of packages that can be used with the
	stable system. They are not well-tested. Use them at your own risk.
	In the case of a severe bug, you should revert to the version of the
	program in the stable system. If you report a bug with these programs,
	be sure to report the version, and note in your report that you got
	the program from this directory.

I don't expect this to be necessary with every release, only with the major
releases where the system changes substantially. In most cases unstable
should be sufficient.

	Thanks

	Bruce
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