Re: User-contrib, up-to-date stable
I like this Bruce!
In keeping with our undecipherable naming conventions how about calling it
unstable-stable? (Sorry, I couldn't resist ;-)
Personally, I like bo-unstable, but I'm sure others will differ.
On Thu, 23 Oct 1997, Bruce Perens wrote:
> 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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