Re: [PROPOSAL] 2.4.27 as default 2.4 kernel for sarge

[John Summerfield <debian@ComputerDatasafe.com.au>]

Steve Langasek wrote:

> We depend on the experts (the kernel team) for the information we need
> in order to make good decisions -- or better, to help *you* make good
> decisions.
>
> Based on this thread and other discussions, I understand that the
> current 2.4.26 packages are unsuitable for release because of security
> bugs, and it looks like the new 2.4.27 packages are closer to being in a
> releasable state than 2.4.26 is.  Compared with this, the NEW delays are
> minor; I'm happy to stick out my neck to get the 2.4.27 packages
> processed faster if I know the effort won't be wasted.
>
>  

As a user, I'd prefer to wait a little longer so the experts can get it 
right; recent history suggest we'll live a long time with the results, 
so better a little more pain now if it means a better future.



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Cheers
John

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