[haiku-development] Re: Pushing for R1 (Final)

  • From: philip taylor <scraliontis@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:18:52 +0000

Hi

I noticed something missing, do all critical bugs need to be fixed for R1?
inclusive of  http://dev.haiku-os.org/ticket/3933 ?

Phil

On 13 November 2010 23:41, Matt Madia <mattmadia@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Is anyone willing to have an earnest push for R1 (Final)?
>
> Basically, documenting the actual issues that are preventing R1 Beta's
> and for R1 (Final) to be released. (whether it be bugs, missing
> implementations/features, documentation, infrastructure, other tools
> ....)
>
> This has been started at http://dev.haiku-os.org/wiki/R1/PlansOfConquest
> This page could be used as a collaboration point, much like
> PackageManagerIdeas
> ... Speaking of which, Package Management is the 'elephant in the
> room' as far as missing features. What can be done about this and who
> is willing to do it (even if finances are required?
>
>
> Once the release information is collected into one place, several
> things will be easier:
>  * to update Trac to properly reflect the milestone dependencies
>  * to identify tasks that no one currently feels responsible or motivated
> to do
>  * for newcomers to learn what is needed most
>  * for people to feel more comfortable in submitting contract
> proposals and bounties
>  * for Haiku, Inc to organize large-sum donation drives
>  * for Haiku, Inc to accept contracts for those items (even non-C/C++
> development)
>
>
> In sum,
>  - Document what is necessary to start rolling out Beta's and to
> release the big R1. (This includes suggestions for addition or
> postponement)
>  - Find out who is willing to work on which bits.
>  - Find out which bits need an owner.
>
>
> I really feel that we're getting to a point where we can make
> something big happen.
>
> --mmadia
>
>

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