Most of the packages in fink's unstable tree are new packages, or new version
of packages, which need to be tested.  The package maintainer has already
successfully used the package, but he or she needs feedback from other
users before the package can be moved to the stable tree.  

So... you don't really need to worry about instabilities in the programs
themselves.  However, you should consider updating fairly frequently if
you are using the unstable tree, because if problems do arise, the
maintainers will address them through revised versions of their packages.

Also, if you are using the unstable tree, you can help fink progress by
emailing the maintainers of unstable packages which you are using successfully,
so that they know these packages are suitable for the stable tree.
"fink info foo" will tell you the maintainer of pkg "foo".

  -- Dave

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