Re: [Cooker] Sad state of pre-releasing to consumers

[Jason Straight]

On Tuesday 31 October 2000 07:42, you wrote:
> "Matthew R. Sprague" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
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> [...]
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> > > 1. We has to put out this version due to very tight time schedule:
> > > WalMart doesn't want any new products on the shelves from 1st of
> > > november, until mid january.
> >
> >     Is this really that important to MandrakeSoft? Don't get caught up in
> > allowing Walmart to dictate the terms. What is more important stable
> > release or Nov 1st target.  If Walmart won't take it past a given date,
> > politely remind them about how well the product is selling at Staples.
> > (Yes lie, make up imaginary sales figures, whatever).
>
> Lies? Blah.

Lies? Blah. 
Like selling mandrake 7.2rc1 as 7.2 final isn't?



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