Re: Emacs 19

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From: Aaron Larson
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 1991 21:17

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In article <9103221844.AA00033@hpnmd.hp.com> darrylo@HPNMXX.HP.COM writes:

	On the contrary, I support the FSF, and I believe in what they are
   doing.  However, I am concerned about the slow pace, and of the past
   "broken promises".  I think the FSF should NEVER give out time
   estimates, no matter how vague.  The software will be ready when it's
   ready.

I mostly agree.  I don't think you can ask for schedules from people giving
you SW.  However, negative schedules would help me plan.  I.e. "Emacs
v19 won't be out within the next N months".  That way I can decide if I
should upgrade minor emacs/epoch versions and port over all my extensions,
which is usually not a trivial job.

Aaron Larson  MN65-2100              612/782-7308                   (voice)
Honeywell Systems & Research Center  612/782-7438                     (fax)
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