When will 4.0.x finally be released to beta? The facts as I understand them: - 4.0 went alpha in Nov or Dec of '01 - At the time, Monty and his gang projected stabilization by Jan or Feb - More than 6 months have passed since and the product is not yet stabilized - No meaningful information has been released about what a more realistic date might be - Anytime anyone dares to stick their head up and inquire about this issue, they get their hat handed to them with a glib "when its ready" response
It is impossible for me to believe that I am the only one frustrated by this. I spent months evaluating the suitability of MySQL for our systems last summer/fall. At that time I made the determination that it would be quite well suited, but only with the addition of some functionality promised in 4.0 and 4.1. It is not my intention to put the MySQL team on the defensive about this -- I know they are working incredibly hard. I do not, however, feel it is unreasonable for the user community to ask for more information about upcoming releases. I know that you are probably thinking that I don't have the right to be demanding when the software is free. Well guess what, it isn't! Every company that uses MySQL spends money on it (remember, licensing represents only a small fraction of total cost of ownership). Furthermore, MySQL AB is a for-profit venture whose fortunes are tied to the continued spread and use of their flagship open-source product. So... How about cluing us in on what's left to do, what progress has been made and a best-guess as to what the release schedule might look like. I wouldn't worry too much if your dates slip over time (I think you will find a sympathetic group), but just keep us updated so we can adjust our own plans. Thanks Will French ============================================================================== NOTE: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not read, use or disseminate the information. Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. ============================================================================== --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
