Re: [boost] [1.41.0] Beta 2 plans

Subject: Re: [boost] [1.41.0] Beta 2 plans
From: Eric Niebler (eric_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-11-07 12:57:56

Robert Ramey wrote:
> Beman Dawes wrote:
>> Due to the issues exposed in the "Official warnings policy?" thread,
>> there will be a second 1.41.0 beta, tentatively scheduled for Sunday,
>> November 15th.
>>
>> Until Saturday, November 14th, the release branch is open for merges
>> of low-risk bug fixes. In particular, fixes that clear compiler
>> warnings are encouraged.
> 
> I don't think this is a great idea at this point.  I believe that
> the criteria for a release is that the release branch is strictly
> better than the last release.  Setting new goals/requirements
> at this juncture will start a whole new round of delays and
> pleas for "just one more thing".

I must agree with Robert here. Let's stick with the original plan, get 
1.41 out, and *then* figure out what to do about the warnings.

-- 
Eric Niebler
BoostPro Computing
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