On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:46:20AM +0200, Martin Stransky wrote:
On 10/16/2017 11:36 AM, James Hogarth wrote:
> You may have noticed a mini ruckus on the development list which lead to a
> FESCo decision being needed about the Firefox 57 update ...
>
> Eventually the update will hit F26 (and perhaps F25 depending on timing)
> and it will be a breaking experience for many users.
>
> I suggested on the devel list that an article on FM giving a heads up to
> users would be beneficial - of course having made the suggest I'm willing
> to write it ;)
>
> Since this is going to be a breaking experience and major change for our
> users, outside of the usual release scope, I think it important we provide
> early information in the magazine. I'll be providing a COPR tracking FF57
> until it eventually hits stable as well that users can make use of to
> provide feedback.
>
> How does everyone here feel about this?
+1
I'm happy if you write that.
I had been corresponding with Martin and others elsewhere about this
very topic. James and Martin, we would really like to see a Magazine
article to give users a heads-up about what to expect, available
alternatives, and best practices to deal with extension breakage.
Thanks for your interest and help.
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