Re: Beta Leader?

On Mon, 9 Aug 2004, Josh Berkus wrote:

> Folks,
>
> Per our discussion earlier this year, I really think that we could shorten the
> beta process and make it more effective if someone can step forward to be the
> "8.0 Beta Leader."   This person would have to:
> 1) track platform tests, namely which platforms have been tested, what they
> reported, and which have not, including soliciting on the lists for more
> platform testers;
> 2) track reported bugs and issues to make sure that they are reported resolved
> before release.
>
> It's not a huge task, but too big for me since I need to get started on the
> Press Release and translations this week.  Does anyone have time?   Just a
> little organization could make a big difference.

Is there a reason why Bruce isn't doing it like he has for all previous 
releases?  As he previously held such a role, shouldn't it be he calling 
for someone to take over that role from him?

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