Re: [Flightgear-devel] 0.7.7 release schedule

[John C. <j4s...@ro...>]

On Tue, 19 Jun 2001, Cameron Moore wrote:

> * cu...@fl... [2001.06.19 12:27]:
> > Erik Hofman writes:
> > > NO! This is unacceptable for me.
> > > I've done everything i could to include all the patches in time.
> > > Due to the fact that Jon didn't include it in time would mean that
> > > FlightGear won't even compile on Irix!
> > >
> > > Thanks Curtis! :-(
> >
> > All I can say is that I have to draw the line some place or we will
> > never, ever be able to produce a decent, stable, low bug release.  I
> > have made my choice, we couldn't get all the last minute stuff in, I
> > can't make everyone happy.  I'm sorry for that.
> >
> > Once we get 0.7.7 out the door at the end of this week we will start
> > a-fresh on 0.7.8.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Curt.
>
> I have to agree with Erik on this, but I don't want to argue with you
> about it.  Right now, 0.7.7 won't compile on Irix and fails with GCC
> 3.0.  If this isn't fixed, I'll create a FAQ section for 0.7.7 that
> includes patches for these problems.  (Hmm...I wonder if I can make the
> diffs and add it to the FAQ before 0.7.7 is even released.  ;-)
> --
> Cameron Moore

We could always do another release shortly, like the plib folks are doing.
FGFS is way overdue for a release if you ask me (I know, nobody asked ;-).

TTYL
J