[CT-NG] [RFC] EXPERIMENTAL features and snapshot versions
Yann E. MORIN
yann.morin.1998@anciens.enib.fr
Tue Sep 2 20:34:00 GMT 2008
Hello All!
In a recent discussion, it appeared that having samples use features marked
as EXPERIMENTAL was not that good an idea.
Now, when a user recalls a snapshot that uses EXPERIMENTAL features, he/she
gets warned about it, and is advised to review the configuration before
going on.
Currently, in crosstool-NG, snapshot versions are guarded by EXPERIMENTAL,
which is a hint to the user that snapshots are to be considered with care
before being used.
On the other hand, some samples use a snapshot version of some components
(most notably uClibc) because no recent release is yet available, and the
snapshot is working well.
So, my question to the crosstol-NG users hanging around:
Should we keep snapshot versions guarded with EXPERIMENTAL, or not?
This applies to:
- binutils 'point' snapshots (the ones like 2.18.x.y.z);
- uClibc daily snapshots;
- glibc weekly snapshots;
- gdb latest snapshot.
Regards,
Yann E. MORIN.
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