Re: [Java-gnome-developer] Re: Fwd: Re: New releases and maintenance branch created

[Jeff M. <ku...@gm...>]

On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 18:42:08 +0100, Laurent Martelli <la...@ao...> wrote:
> This is real bad because if I develop an application which needs the
> API that weren't in java-gnome 2.8, I'm stuck to using the bleeding
> edge, potential instable gtk/gnome from CVS which no distribution will
> ship. This means that any user of such an application will have to go
> through the hazards of downlaading and installing the gtk/gnome from
> CVS. This is not going to help in the adoption of java-gnome by
> developpers.
> 
> I understand the policy is meant to ensure compatibility. But adding a
> new method/function breaks nothing. I've already said all this via the
> BTS, but I hope that saying it again here will make more people aware
> of the insanity ;-)

I know it can be quite frustrating but we decided over a year ago to join
the Gnome Platform Bindings.  As a result we have to follow a set
of rules.  Please believe me, I understand your pain.  The fact is, we are
having a major release every six months and minor releases more frequently.
The current 2.9 development effort will be released in about four months.
You can help make a difference by helping us ensure we have complete
coverage of existing functionality during this time.

We have several large items to introduce into the bindings during 2.9
development.  We will add support for 64-bit platforms, Windows
compilation (hopefully), and a large amount of changes to gtk.  I would
also like to see our gtkhtml and glade bindings mature over this period.

-- 
Jeffrey Morgan

"The highest reward for a man's toil is not
what he gets for it, but what he becomse by it"
    - Jon Ruskin