KDE4 release discussion, Was: KIO::NetAccess static methods question

[Maksim Orlovich]

> On 25.10.07 11:24:22, Maksim Orlovich wrote:
>> > because not releasing doesn't make an open source software better. it
>> just
>> > makes it take longer. releasing when there are things to work / play
>> with
>> > is
>> > a very good strategy.
>>
>> Releasing buggy crap is unacceptable.
>
> I don't see buggy crap in KDE4. I see quite some bugs, not only in
> plasma but also several other parts. So there shouldn't be a problem
> releasing at the end of the year :P

Every time I start it I find multiple severe bugs and usability problems.
I find parts of code that has never been tested by people porting them.
Some applications do not work at all. Plasma might have some ultra-cool
framework stuff, but it doesn't make for a very good desktop at this
point, especially at smaller screen resolutions. (Though thankfully Aaron
made the kmenu work again, Hurray!). Icons are missing everywhere.

To be a bit less aggressive, it sure sounds to me like Aaron was
describing a beta: something for early adopters to play with.