>Also, > >I value fast addition of new packages/new package versions above rarity >of local breakages in the fastest-moving branch. I separately value not >turning contributors away above avoidance of short glitches. > >I think that having a partially-incompatible previous version (unless >there is a security issue) and a few bleeding-edge snapshots in addition >to the default release in the main package set is more often beneficial >than harmful.
One more point: I value availability of old software that still can be built over timely removal of obsolete Boost versions. _______________________________________________ nix-dev mailing list nix-dev@lists.science.uu.nl http://lists.science.uu.nl/mailman/listinfo/nix-dev
