Re: [libreoffice-users] Downgrading

Hi Sharon,

LibreOffice is released on a time schedule. This is more fully explained 
here:
http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleasePlan

Included in this document is the following:
> Time based release trains have been shown to produce the best quality 
> Free software. A time based release is one that does not wait for 
> either features, or bug fixes - but is based (as purely as possible) 
> on time. This enforces discipline in introducing fixes, gives 
> predictability, and allows more regular releasing. It is also the case 
> that we will necessarily release earlier, and then rapidly, 
> incrementally bug fix releases based on the previous stable version. 
> Thus if you have a need for the very highest quality version, it can 
> make sense to defer a move until the first or perhaps second minor 
> point release.
>
> Synchronizing our time based release schedule with the wider Free 
> Software ecosystem also has huge advantages, by getting our new 
> features, out to users as quickly as possible - with a minimum of 
> distribution cycle lag. In consequence, we will aim at six monthly 
> releases, and over time nudge them to align well with the March / 
> September norms.
I generally wait until the 3.x.1 or 3.x.2 versions are out. If someone 
is not aware of how the release schedule for LibreOffice works, it is 
very easy for a person to reach the conclusion that you did that 3.5.0 
wasn't adequately tested or ready for release.

Don


On 02/21/2012 12:02 PM, sharon kimble wrote:
> I have downgraded my LO program from 3.5.0 to 3.4.5, as the lack of
> autospellcheck and recent documents in 3.5.0 were real show stoppers, and not
> being able to find any workarounds.
>
> I feel that 3.5.0 was released either with inadequate testing, or before it
> was ready for release. No matter, its no longer a problem for me.
>
> Thank you for the experience, and all those who suggested workarounds.
>
> Sharon.

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