On 16 October 2017 at 13:56, Paul W. Frields <stickster(a)gmail.com> wrote:
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.
It's funny how timing can go :)
I'm putting together a draft now ... it'll probably take a few days and
then I'll put up a preview link for comments.