On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 16:30, Jorge G. Mare<koki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Stippi, > > Stephan Assmus wrote: >> >From my perspective, the image is now in quite good shape. It was >> definitely a good move to set a date and have everyone in bug-fixing mode. >> But at the same time, freezing tomorrow seems to me like we are perhaps >> rushing things a slight bit too much. What's the general feeling? >> > > I am all for giving Marcus the time he would need to get the ATA stack > in better shape. After all, I don't think a few more days (or even a > couple or more of weeks for that matter) are a big deal in the context > of the 8+ years that took us to get here. > > IOW, if a bit more time is needed to make alpha 1 a better release, then > we should not be shy or ashamed to change the freeze/release date(s) IMO. > *if* the release were to be delayed, would anyone be willing to write a quick news blurb to reinforce the reasons? (assuming such an article would even be desirable) mainly to re-assure the public of 'yes we planned to release on <date>, but for the benefit of users and developers, it has been rescheduled for <new date>. These are the issues being addressed during this time : <issues>.' --mmadia