[haiku-development] Re: Alpha-1 merging and status
- From: "Jorge G. Mare" <koki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:31:32 -0700
Howdy,
Matt Madia wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at 16:30, Jorge G. Mare<koki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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>.'
>
I would not post any news nor go into any details. Instead, I would just
post on the front page a prominent notice box like the one you can see
here...
http://www.haiku-os.org/blog/koki/2009-07-16/testing_css_styles
...stating something along the lines of:
*********
Work is underway to get Haiku R1 Alpha 1 out the door, and the release
is currently scheduled for September 14. However, this date is still
tentative and subject to change. A firm release date will be announced
at a later date. Stay tuned!
*********
I can add this to the website if you guys want.
Cheers,
Jorge/aka Koki
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