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Re: Version Number revisited
- To: earnie_boyd at yahoo dot com
- Subject: Re: Version Number revisited
- From: DJ Delorie <dj at delorie dot com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 10:05:48 -0500
- CC: cygwin-developers at sourceware dot cygnus dot com
- References: <20000229134446.3604.qmail@web116.yahoomail.com>
> Some time ago it was mentioned that the next net release would possibly be
> versioned as 1.1.0, using an odd number for the minor release number for net
> releases and the even number minor release number for the retail releases.
>
> Is this planned for this release? I've noticed that uname now gives the 1.1.0
> version and not B21. This will give the product more stamina because it'll be
> no longer considered "beta".
That was still the case last time Chris and I discussed it, and I see
no reason (short of marketing fiat) to change it. We just have to be
careful to make sure people realize that a higher middle number
doesn't always mean a more stable release, due to the minimal testing
of net releases.
The three-number version number will add some sanity to the version
numbering issues, too.