On Thursday, November 20, 2014 03:56:13 PM Harald Sitter wrote: > >> There is a need for bugfixes, which unfortunately may or may not > >> contain features. That being said, with frameworks being mostly > >> libraries a 'feature' is a new function, which quite simply can not > >> break existing functions by being there. C++ doesn't work like this. > > > > I completely agree bug fixes are needed. I think it's very unfortunate > > that upstream decided to abandon their traditional post-release support. > I think the solution to that is to get yourself into a position to > influence the KDE decision making. Not blocking progress for the sake > of blocking progress.
I did participate in the upstream discussion when the decision was taken. I don't view it as blocking progress. I think upstream giving up on maintenance was anything but progress. I view it as protecting our users. I'm open to changing my mind in the future based on a demonstrated record of consistent success. I don't think that exists yet. Scott K -- kubuntu-devel mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-devel
