This strategy has served us very well in the past, but I do think
there is a need for a change. At present, the code evolves in
two branches -- development (odd number) and stable (even number).
I think we should at least split it into three branches --
development, beta, and stable.
Development --- kernel developers only
Beta --- Adventorous users only
Stable -- No serious bug reported in the past x days
Of course, we get into the problem of not getting enough users to
pound on beta versions. But I think the number of linux users is large
enough that bug reporting will not be a problem.
Ultimately it may be that users have to judge for themselves.
But it would be nice if kernel developers can make the users
job easier.
Ramana
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