From: Tobias DiPasquale <anany@...>
Date: 2001-12-16T02:37:16+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:28631] Re: A question about Ruby versions

Sean Russell wrote:

> [ruby-talk:28621] A question about Ruby versions
> Hi,
> 
> I feel uneducated for not knowing this, but I'd like to get some 
> clarification on the Ruby versions.  Specifically, I have two questions.  
> The first is whether the Ruby version numbers are similar to the Linux 
> kernel; that is, I'm guessing that even minor versions are stable releases 
> and odd are developer releases.  Is this true?  My second question is 
> whether Matz has given a timetable for when the next stable release is due 
> out.
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 

Yes, the even subrelease numbers are the stable versions (1.4.x, 1.6.x) 
and the odd subreleases are the development versions (1.5.x, 1.7.x). As 
for when 1.8 is coming out, Matz has hinted at some times previously on 
the list, but nothing is firm. But on the other hand, quality takes time ;-)

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