On Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 10:53:18 AM, Martijn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 7/11/07, Gwyn Evans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I do - that's the reason that we /always/ slip releases, as there's >> /always/ just one more "let's tidy this up" change. >> It also means that committers don't feel any big urge to ship >> releases, as they're still tweaking as they want, while normal >> users are still waiting for a stable release they can use. > I agree, but do have a slightly different pov: I discovered this while > revising a chapter for the Book, and not having to explain the type > parameter in this chapter saved about 1 1/2 page. I can now delay that > until later in the book. > In that light, I found the parameter to be superfluous and not needed. > I don't mind it being shot down though: like I said, it is late in the > game. I did want to respond to Johan's comment, but it's /not/ a -1 vote, especially in view of your reasons above - "0" if anything. /Gwyn
