Re: Debian Version Numbers Was: Is this the Debian Philosophy? (or.... $#@!@#$ bash 2.0!)
> bash$ cat /etc/debian_version
> 1.3
> bash$
>
> So I am running Debian version 1.3 - and yet the CD says Debian 1.3.1 .
Oops. My fault. The reason for two numbers is mostly marketing. I know
that marketing is anathema to most of us, but someone's gotta do it and
I'm afraid the task fell on me. Feel free to call me up if you need a
longer explanation.
But maybe we should start with Revision 2 rather than 1.
Bruce
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