From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-03-04 09:58:34
Beman Dawes wrote:
> At 04:01 PM 3/3/2003, Mark Rodgers wrote:
>
> >Is it time we introduced beta releases into the release procedure?
> It >seems to me that it would be a good idea to tar up 1.30.0 RC and
> give >everyone a chance to try it out and report feedback without
> having to >use CVS. I know CVS puts me off.
> >
> >Questions include
> >
> >How much of a hassle would it be for someone? (Beman?)
>
> Not much. But I'd like to get an indication people will really try a
> beta before we go to the trouble.
If we don't make a beta (RC) available, it'd be difficult to get an
indication about people's willingness to try one.
FWIW, I think that people will try the beta releases. Saves much trouble in
the long run.