On Sun, 2003-03-23 at 00:35, Carl Fink wrote: > I've said this way more than enough times, but MORE THAN A YEAR for > another stable release? This isn't a bad joke? > -- > Carl Fink carlf@dm.net > Manager, Dueling Modems Computer Forum > <http://dm.net> Got a $1,000,000,000 donation for SPI so that it can subcontract all the employers of the Debian Maintainers to let them work to have a release ready in substantively less time? These are volunteers, after all, and they don't control the underlying code - they just prepare smoothly installing packages that work on an amazing number of supported platforms, and eventually under numerous kernels, while trying to pay their own bills, have a family and personal life, and keep up with all of the discussions pertinent to them within the Debian community. More than a few Maintainers take on the responsibility for numerous key packages because of their interest but also the knowledge that it is essential to have the package supported and, with a gulp and possibly some momentary resignation, they take it under their wing in addition to all else they handle. If you think you can put together a release more frequently, might I suggest launching your own Debian-derived distribution. -- Mark L. Kahnt, FLMI/M, ALHC, HIA, AIAA, ACS, MHP ML Kahnt New Markets Consulting Tel: (613) 531-8684 / (613) 539-0935 Email: kahnt@hosehead.dyndns.org
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