Re: [boost] Process discussions

Subject: Re: [boost] Process discussions
From: Steve M. Robbins (steve_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-01-31 22:53:47

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 01:05:18PM -0000, Paul A. Bristow wrote:

> I thought we were trying to move to a 'release early, release often' policy.

[ ... ]

> I am also puzzled at the number of support requests which start with "I'm
> using Boost 1.3x".

I'd speculate that these two observations are connected.  

Plenty of folks will not be willing to update at the release rate of
boost.  For example, I might select a linux distribution (that
contains boost) and use it for 2-3 years before switching.  At the
current rate of 4 Boost releases/year, I could be 8-12 releases
behind.

> Should we not be saying "If you are more than n (=2?) releases behind -
> Tough! Upgrade before you as again!") 

I can sympathize with this reaction.  But consider the user's point of
view, too.

-Steve