NetBeans, like many other open source projects follows the same pattern as Linux distributions like Ubuntu. The "stable" release is the LTS major version release. Those wishing to get in on new features can install the in between point releases But each ensuing point release supercedes the previous point release. Whereas the LTS release is fully supported until the next major or LTS release. Not everyone wants to be on the latest, greatest feature release. Some development shops prefer to have a stable platform to develop their own code with. As someone who has been stung by point release updates installed during development of a project I applaud the Apache NetBeans team for adopting this approach.
--- Cheers, Slim On 2020-09-29 09:56, Scott Palmer wrote: > The distinction can be confusing. A feature release IS a kind of update. I > think a feature should be added to check for new versions of NetBeans, not > just plugins. Perhaps such a check can be automatic and the existence of new > versions can be added to the About box? > > Scott > > On Sep 29, 2020, at 9:20 AM, Geertjan Wielenga <geert...@apache.org> wrote: > > 12.1 is not an update, it is a feature release. Can you look at the > netbeans.apache.org [1] download pages for the difference between an LTS > release and a feature release? > > Gj > > On Tue, 29 Sep 2020 at 15:18, Admin @ Goodun <ad...@goodunlimited.co.uk> > wrote: Hi Geertjan, > > Neil's message hadn't come through here when I replied to your message. > > Also, sorry for replying privately, my 1mistake. > > Mark > > On Tue, 2020-09-29 at 13:35 +0200, Geertjan Wielenga wrote: > >> Did you read what Neil told you? Can you read it again, please? > >> > >> Please use the mailing list, thanks. > >> > >> Gj Links: ------ [1] http://netbeans.apache.org/
