1. We probably should go with Toad's idea of dropping the HTL system in favor of a timeout-based system. This is a radical change, and needs to be thought-out a bit more before it is implemented. However, I would think we should be able to finish the design "on paper" in less than a week.
Perhaps I have just overlooked it - but is there a concise explanation of this idea and the rationale behind it?
2. We should implement ian's back-off scheme, Unobtanium routing, and a corrected estimate() formula.
What exactly is "unobtanium routing"?
So, I think we are on the verge of NGR working well.
Isn't that where we have been since NGR was first implemented? ;-)
But the bottom line question: how long will it take to do the above? Take these guesses with a grain of salt: 1 week for (1), 1 week for (2), 1 week for (3). If those guesses really hold up and I'm right that NGR will work after that, then it probably makes sense to "give NGR more time to sort itself out". But, I can assure you from past experience, my guesses are probably wrong and you should double them!
Given the above and the cold financial reality you mentioned, I would not be opposed to another release w/o NGR, if it would bring in more cash and give Toad a bit more time to implement the solutions. He's fast, but we don't want him put under pressure.
Yes, I definitely want to hear Toad's ideas on this, but I think this is looking more and more like the prudent course of action. I would suggest that Toad focus on 0.5.3 while those currently tinkering with NGR continue to do-so. Again, still all up for discussion.
Ian.
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