Distro version numbers - Was:; Re: [Gllug] RH 7.1 -> 7.2 upgrade problems

[Paul Brazier]

> > Why do the version numbers seem to jump in this way?
> 
> My guess is that if one of the 'unwashed masses' (For want of a better
> phrase.) is looking at three or more distributions of Linux 
> and he sees
> 7.1, 7.3 and 8.1 he'll be more inclined to pick up the one 
> with the higher
> version number. I guess its a sales thing.

I've noticed this as well with magazines - Linux Format had its December
issue out here before Linux Magazine even had its November issue out.
This was at the beginning of November mind you.

I guess people think: "Wow the December issue must be much more
up-to-date so I'll get that one instead of the other".


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