I believe this has been discussed many times on the list, however here is a basic rundown: OPENBSD_X_Y_BASE is the code that appears on the CD, it's a sticky tag of the release code that doesn't change OPENBSD_X_Y is the stable branch that is based off of the previous tag, and is mostly just security and reliability fixes, and not program upgrades (except openssh). This branch is maintained until 1 month after the 2nd release after the X.Y release. If you want the code from the CD, use OPENBSD_X_Y_BASE, if you want the stable code for X.Y release, with security/reliability fixes, use OPENBSD_X_Y. Please search the archives/read the website for more info.
Jason On 9/28/05, Didier Wiroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I have a few questions regarding TAGs, especially for a new ones. > When a X_Y_BASE TAG is issued for example OPENBSD_3_8_BASE, does that > mean > the sources are not changing anymore or are there still changes? > How do you know when the code is fixed and will be the same as on the > cd. When the code > doesn't change anymore, is it published on a specific mailing list or is > it possible to use a cvs command (I'm not very > familiar with cvs actually) to find out? > > Many thx > Didier
