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On Wednesday 26 February 2003 04:53 am, Anne Wilson wrote:
Seems to me there is logic in the MandrakeSoft model, but not the
logic we
(and other users) expect. This is, in fact, a big problem that needs
to be
considered. Whether Mdksft like it or not, people expect point
releases to
be 'fixes' and version releases to be major.
The only logic that counts is the logic they use. Same goes for
definition of beta and rc. Some people want it to be different than the Mandrake definition, but it is the Mandrake definition that counts. Of course,
once you understand what that is, it is easier to *take*.
Perhaps, like so many others you missed the intent of the statements to start with.
The problem is, Mandrake is losing out on the desktop, and server wars for a reason. The problem of every release is a .0 release, keeps the OS unstable, and shied away from because of it.
The suggestions of changing the model were offered in an aire of trying to help. Not just a RANT.
It used to be said 'Never buy any software in a .0 release', but in
this
context all Mandrake releases are .0 releases. This keeps it at the bleeding edge, but never quite as 'finished' as some users not only
want,
but need.
Perhaps those users should use Debian than.
Yup, that will really help Mandrakesoft out, now won't it? C'mon.
I don't have any answers. Maybe being 'bleeding edge' is the USP of Mandrake. I only know that business decisions like this are never
simple,
but it is essential to keep in mind the perceptions of those outside
the
company.
I know many say perception is reality, but some must correct thier
perceptions with reality.
And sometimes, people outside the company with experience in these matters can actually offer suggestions that just could help a company that is faltering.
Ric
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