Randy,CLFS is on a stabilization cycle right now. The entire CLFS team is going through the book with a fine tooth comb to get a release out very soon. Except to see RC4 in the next few days, then in a week or so of no changes the final release of 1.0.0.
I can't speak for the other projects, but there are a lot of people who share you concern, as do I. --
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