Michael Parker wrote: > > If there is an intention to add 'use bytes' into Message.pm, > > then it would be better to do it in rc3, and not at the > > time of a final release. > > We really need a freqdiff with the use bytes change on as many > messages as possible before I think its safe to go with the change.
Warren Togami wrote: > Eh? That bug is nothing new. Are you sure it is safe to touch that at > the very last minute? > Furthermore I am unconvinced that we should change the "use bytes" thing > at this last minute. It has been going on since early 3.2.x and we're > fixing it only at the last moment before 3.3.0? This seems unsafe. > Furthermore, what is releasing an official rc3 at this point going to > gain us, especially if it will take 3 days to become an official release? > I am wary of applying the "use bytes" hack at such a late moment before > 3.3.0 release. This is NOT a regression. > > If we are not applying the "use bytes" hack, then we should cut the > 3.3.0 final today. I agree: If we are not applying the "use bytes" hack, then we should cut the 3.3.0 final today. Mark
