Updates next steps

[charles zeitler]

Do what thou wilt
shall  be the whole  of the Law.


On 4/21/10, William Jon McCann <william.jon.mccann at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey folks,
>
> We discussed this a bit on IRC yesterday but I wanted to bring it up
> on the list too.

shouldn't this be on the 'users' list? does it not affect other users?

>
> Now that we have rough consensus that we should try to limit the
> volume of "pointless" updates, what is next?

we do? and what constitutes 'pointless'?
>
> I propose we look at two things right away:
>
> 1. Limit the frequency of non-critical updates to once per week in
> stable releases
>

how is 'critical' defined? what is this 'stable release' ( as opposed
to 'release' )?

> 2. Establish norms or rules that limit the types of changes in stable
> releases to ensure the releases remain stable
>

what steps would be taken to ensure that this 'stability' does not
interfere with 'incubate(ing) innovative new technologies'?
>
> Thoughts?  What is the best way to accomplish these two things?
>
> Jon
> --


charles zeitler



Love is the law, love under will.