Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: stable vs new

Stuart,
Thanks for taking the time to explain this.
You are correct, I tend to be in the late "recommended" to early 
"conservative" category.
I also believe in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." and LO 3.6 is 
currently working fine for what I expect of it.

I also have another rule that unless there is a really, really 
compelling reason to, I never install software with a version ending in 
zero, like 4.0 or 4.1.0.  Therefore, I am holding out for the 4.1.3+ 
release.

Thanks again.
Girvin


On 08/04/2013 02:03 PM, V Stuart Foote wrote:
> Girvin,
>
>
> Girvin R. Herr wrote
> > Now I know why I keep getting 3.x update notices when 4.x has been
> > released some time ago.  That surprised, but pleased, me.  As a result
> > of your description, I will have to repackage and install 3.6.7 after my
> > monthly backup today.
> Absolutely, there is nothing wrong with continuing to use the earlier
> releases.
>
> Just be aware that the 3.6.x minor release will be designated EOL
> development status the 15th of this month.  Meaning, it is a final release
> (for the minor and 3.6 major branch) "No further patches will be accepted
> for the release" and no project effort to fix compatibility or security
> issues.  Support will continue in the mail list forum and the Ask site as
> well as Bugzilla issue tracking---but quality of that support will slack off
> as fewer users maintain a 3.6.x branch install.
>
> LibOReleaseLifecycle.png
> <https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/images/2/2c/LibOReleaseLifecycle.png>
>
> This graphic from the release plan presents a concise view of the project.
> With work on the "master" branch extending into the future, each minor
> release branch is categorized as "release canidate", for "Early adopters",
> for "Recommended" use, for "Conservative" use.
>
> With its EOL eminent, using 3.6.7 you would be well in the "Conservative"
> category--meaning simply that it is not the Project recommended category,
> which has shifted to the 4.0 major release--a 4.0.4 build.  Please note,
> that when released at the end of the month--the 4.0.5 build will also
> transition to a conservative category.
>
> But as you say, what ever works best for your "productivity", we just want
> you and others to understand the project infrastructure and how best they
> can contribute.
>
> Stuart
>
>
>
>
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