> Since this is unlikely to change, why not just stop projecting
> the release dates entirely? It is something unpredictable.
> A lot of major companies flat out refuse to give dates on things
> because they don't want dissappointed customers when the date
> can't be met. Why don't we all take the same approach too?
> After all, the date of release is not going to be forced due to
> bad projections giving expectations right?
The main reason comercial companies dont announce projected release dates
is to not hurt sales of the older release. For this very reason I like the
approximate release dates projected by Linus and others. It allows me to
choose which technology bandwagon to jump on. I really wish more of the
linux distribution makers would do the same.
I think most people understand that the dates are goals, not firm
guarantees.
Peter
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