Well, since we have been using .85 in production for well over a year now, I would agree that a release is in order. :-) However, I would like to see one thing, updated instructions for building the NAnt installation MSI. We use a MSI generated from last year (when the instructions for creating it worked) and distribute NAnt to developers that way, and we wish to continue doing so. Other than that, release it.
Thanks, John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Feldman Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 7:47 PM To: nant-developers@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [nant-dev] Release 0.85 and beyond It's now been almost 6 weeks since rc4 came out. There are three open bugs filed since then, none of which are showstoppers in my opinion. There are two others closed and one deleted. There are a couple of problems reporting in the mailing list since then, some of which seem significant to me. However, basing release decisions on items discussed in the mailing lists and not entered into the tracker is a road to chaos. It's a hard line, but somebody has got to draw it :-) My conclusion is that rc4 should be retagged as 0.85 final and announced as such. After that, I think two things need to be discussed: 1. What will constitute 1.0, and what is the roadmap to get to it? 2. Is a bug fix build needed before then? Personally, I think NAnt is in good enough shape to timebox requests for features and mandatory fixes in 1.0. In other words, set a deadline of Aug 15 (for example - I don't mean to be declaring dates unilaterally) for requests to come in. Two weeks later, have a final set of bugs and features targeted for 1.0, and a target date for rc1. Obviously show stoppers found after the first date can be added to the list; that date just raises the bar for consideration. Ideally, I'd like to see 1.0 final by the end of the year, better yet by October. My perspective on this is that releases and release numbers are largely a marketing decision, not engineering. In this case, I think it's important to maintain momentum and credibility against msbuild. Otherwise, the community of users won't grow, and hence the community of contributors won't grow. Gary ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ nant-developers mailing list nant-developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nant-developers This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ nant-developers mailing list nant-developers@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nant-developers
