On March 5, 2003 09:27 pm, Texstar wrote: > On Wednesday 05 March 2003 11:15 pm, Miark wrote: > > On Wed, 5 Mar 2003 16:57:17 -0600 > > > > Texstar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Why is a mid-March release so critical? > > > > To quote Civileme: > > > > ...Mandrakesoft has to make the release date. It is negotiated into > > contracts for pressing CDs, for example, and a day's slippage may cause a > > month's delay and extensive penalties. That is one of the realities of > > making this software. The only thing that would stop the release date is > > a showstopper bug that keeps the product from working on a significant > > number of computers... > > > > One may debate whether existing bugs qualify as "showstopper bugs", but > > point is the release date is important because Mandrake has contractual > > obligations that have financial consequences if violated. > > > > Miark > > Thank you.
Is it not also critical that Mandrake put out a really strong solid system for their next release, in order to demonstrate to the consuming public that they've still got what it takes to produce the best Distro? I mean with their current financial situation, not only are investors concerned about Mandrake's future, but consumers are as well. Say they put out a release where there are no show stopper bugs but alot of the "Bundled" apps don't work correctly. Do you think that would instill confidence of investors and buyers ? ======================================== [EMAIL PROTECTED] (just 2 cents for the can)
