Re: [libreoffice-users] Downgrading

I am very sceptical about the so-called benefits of
releasing on a strict time-schedule.
The process seems to favour new features over bug fixes.
I thought the old way was better - release it when it's ready.

However, it seems to be the way things are at present,
so I guess we have to live with it!

cheers,

Chris

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On 21/02/2012 19:55, Don C. Myers wrote:
> Hi Sharon,
>
> LibreOffice is released on a time schedule. This is more fully 
> explained here:
> http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleasePlan
>
> Included in this document is the following:
> > Time based release trains have been shown to produce the best quality 
> > Free software. A time based release is one that does not wait for 
> > either features, or bug fixes - but is based (as purely as possible) 
> > on time. This enforces discipline in introducing fixes, gives 
> > predictability, and allows more regular releasing. It is also the 
> > case that we will necessarily release earlier, and then rapidly, 
> > incrementally bug fix releases based on the previous stable version. 
> > Thus if you have a need for the very highest quality version, it can 
> > make sense to defer a move until the first or perhaps second minor 
> > point release.
> >
> > Synchronizing our time based release schedule with the wider Free 
> > Software ecosystem also has huge advantages, by getting our new 
> > features, out to users as quickly as possible - with a minimum of 
> > distribution cycle lag. In consequence, we will aim at six monthly 
> > releases, and over time nudge them to align well with the March / 
> > September norms.
> I generally wait until the 3.x.1 or 3.x.2 versions are out. If someone 
> is not aware of how the release schedule for LibreOffice works, it is 
> very easy for a person to reach the conclusion that you did that 3.5.0 
> wasn't adequately tested or ready for release.
>
> Don
>
>
> On 02/21/2012 12:02 PM, sharon kimble wrote:
> > I have downgraded my LO program from 3.5.0 to 3.4.5, as the lack of
> > autospellcheck and recent documents in 3.5.0 were real show stoppers, 
> > and not
> > being able to find any workarounds.
> >
> > I feel that 3.5.0 was released either with inadequate testing, or 
> > before it
> > was ready for release. No matter, its no longer a problem for me.
> >
> > Thank you for the experience, and all those who suggested workarounds.
> >
> > Sharon.
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