I formally nominate codename SWARF for LinuxCNCv3.0 On Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:39:26 -0400, Kent A. Reed wrote: > On 8/10/2012 7:33 PM, Chris Morley wrote: >> (Michael wrote:) >>> >whale of a plan.. this will years of coexistence of v2 and v3. But >>> I agree it is time to consider that cut. >> It seems to me the timing is right - considering upcoming library >> changes. >> I really can't see a down side. linuxcnc is stable and capable. so >> moving some developing resource from it >> wouldn't hurt that much. > > And so the Next-Generation Controller becomes the Next-Generation > Next-Generation Controller :-) > > Just be sure those who depend on LinuxCNC to make their livelihood > understand the distinction between the two tracks and are assured the > v2 > track will continue to be supported with repairs and with extensions > (within reason given the current architecture)---mimicing Ubuntu's > notion of LTS. > > It's too bad we can't use identifiers that don't imply sequence, like > "red" and "green" instead of "2" and "3" (not an idea that is > original > with me). In other efforts I've been associated with in the past, > this > ploy helped manage expectations and reduce anxiety. > > Not that it matters practically, since I won't be doing the heavy > lifting and will simply cherry-pick results to match my meager > hobbyist > equipment, but I'm in favor of what's being proposed and discussed > here. > > Regards, > Kent > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. > Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in > malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-developers mailing list > Emc-developers@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
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