Re: Debian Version Numbers Was: Is this the Debian Philosophy? (or.... $#@!@#$ bash 2.0!)
On Tue, 19 Aug 1997, Bruce Perens wrote:
> > 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.
How about a longer explanation on the list? I'm _SURE_ that _MANY_
inquiring minds would like to know.
Cheers,
Pann
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