On Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:57:22 +0200, Carlos E. R. wrote:
Better to catch those problems during the actual release beta cycle, isn't it?
That is never going to happen.
It sure seems like in general it /has/ happened. We haven't really had any serious issues with not being able to install on most hardware. ISTR one release that had that happen (11.3, maybe?).
I mean bugs with packages, most are found later.
If the intention, though, is to fix bugs in packages that affect installation/running off the install media, then the regular update channels resolve that.
The real testing phase is the first month after the release, and that is a fact. A release becomes usable after two months of release, when the devs have cured the problems discovered in the first month.
And those updates are tested a lot, too.
They're not tested on install media, which is kinda my point.
I know, but I prefer to guess that issues would be few and worth a try. Maybe one sub-release at midterm.
Which again requires more than just the idea that "maybe someone should do this", but someone to actually step up and say "hey, I'm willing to give this a try". Or for that matter, for someone to say "I'd be happy to put together an unofficial updated interim release to see if this could work." Otherwise, it's all just bikeshedding. Jim -- Jim Henderson Please keep on-topic replies on the list so everyone benefits -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org