On Thu, 11 Dec 2003, Simon Windsor wrote: > Hi > > So long as Redhat/Fedora initially test all new packages in 'testing' > for a few weeks before general release I don't mind. > > If I want a stable system, go for Debian. I have Debian on three servers > for that very reason, but for a fun desktop, Fedora looks fine! I only > hope that this project has the momentum to go forward. I would like to see enough stability to reliably run commercial software that is vetted for RHES/RHEW, at least in some sort of compatibility mode. Other than that, I think it's reasonable for Fedora's main line to run the latest *stable* releases of packages. Real bleeding-edge stuff belongs in testing and unstable sections of repositories, so they can be tried out by brave volunteers. Those of us trying to do useful work need at least a reasonable level of stability. The Fedora main line is designed for "developers and enthusiasts", but it should not be just a toy. -- Matthew Saltzman Clemson University Math Sciences mjs AT clemson DOT edu http://www.math.clemson.edu/~mjs
