Backporting policy

[David Rees]

On Thu, January 8, 2004 at 4:00 pm, Warren Togami wrote:
>
> I think we should also consider upgrading in cases where all of the
> following conditions are met:
> 1) Absolutely zero cases where API changes would effect any distribution
> OR 3rd party software, because the updated package is a leaf node on the
> dependency tree.  I suspect screen may be another leaf node.
> 2) Where having a common %{version} across multiple distributions would
> make it easier to maintain security updates, because patches need not be
> ported and tested multiple times.
> 3) Only by consensus of the list membership.
>
> Thoughts?

Makes sense to me.  If it means less work and no chance of breaking
things, that means it's a win-win for everyone.

-Dave