From: Robert Dober <robert.dober@...>
Date: 2006-06-18T07:47:56+09:00
Subject: Re: Whats new/fixed in Ruby 1.9 and Ruby 2.0

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On 6/18/06, Austin Ziegler <halostatue@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 6/17/06, Robert Dober <robert.dober@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I find it most troubling that I do not know right now if 1.9 will
> > become an official release. While people arguing around had good
> > reasons to do so, they thaught, I believe that the fact that I am
> > troubled shall not be ignored. Not because I am important, simply
> > because I am a human being -until the opposit is proven- and it is
> > likely that others feel likewise.
>
> I am not bothered that you're troubled.


I am glad because it was not my intention

Until earlier this week, I was
> under the impression that no version of Ruby 1.9 would not be released
> as a production version.


So was I

Ruby Kaigi 2006 has a statement from Matz that
> indicates that this will not be the case. Ruby 1.9.1 will be released as
> a production version for Christmas ... 2007.


And this is troubling because of backward compatibility
we will have backword incompatibilities twice
1.8 -> 1.9 -> 2.0
Hopefully I am wrong on this.

This information is from RedHanded.
>
> Additionally, the Ruby website is currently undergoing a transition. If
> it's not being updated often, it's because people are working -- in
> their *copious* spare time -- on preparing a new visual identity.


Did I ever complain about it? See below

> I furthermore believe it is stupid to say something like: "Hey you
> > really need a link there or there" On the other hand I believe it
> > clever, not offensive and correct to ask: "Could somebody kindly give
> > some evidence about the future development of ruby"... ... which I am
> > hereby doing.
>
> The best thing to do this is to look at Mauricio Fernandez's eigenclass
> blog. He's keeping on top of it.


That's the statement  I wanted to hear, ty.
Cheers
Robert

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