Ubuntu as rolling release?
Anyone have thoughts on whether a rolling release model will help or hinder Ubuntu’s development?
LAS discusses the Ubuntu’s big Gamble
Linux Action Show interviewed the CEO of System76 discussed Ubuntu’s MIR project and general community drama.
http://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/33241/ubuntus-big-gamble-las-s26e01/
““Canonical are opening a debate on whether or not Ubuntu should move away from its current release pattern in favour of a ‘rolling release’ model.
In a post to the Ubuntu Developer Mailing list Ubuntu engineering lead Rick Spencer argues that such a change is needed of Ubuntu is to gain the ‘velocity and agility’ it needs to reach its goal of device convergence.
But before you, or anyone you know, panics/punches the air in jubilation it’s important to note that no firm decision has yet been made.”
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(OMG! Ubuntu!) 2013.2.28 (via hhks-hk310)
Not a bad idea, they can always test out the bugs for a month or so before rolling out a new package. As long as LTS and PPA’s are available we have the best of both worlds
