Re: [boost] 1.30.0 branch-for-release complete

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.