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From: Joseph Wright <joseph.wright@MORNINGSTAR2.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: LaTeX2e Update 2015
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On 27/02/2015 21:51, Karl Berry wrote:
>     Before making a general release of the code to CTAN we are keen that
>     there is time for proper testing without any risk to 'production'
> 
> I will at least look at the archive and especially the .ini files now,
> for sure.  I appreciate the early heads-up.
> 
> In terms of distribution, my idea would be that we incorporate this new
> latex into TL after the TL'14 freeze -- I'm currently thinking that will
> be around April 10 (tug.org/texlive has my theoretical schedule).  New
> binaries will start being committed around then also.  This will provide
> maximum testing time by TL pretesters before the general release. 

We've been mindful that the TL '14 pretest deadline is coming up!

> I'd also say you could even upload this version to CTAN at any time
> (plus ctan-ann announcement), and I will simply refrain from updating
> TL.  Then people who are really anxious can get it from CTAN and provide
> feedback.  The task of installing it should weed out anyone who isn't
> capable of understanding what they are doing :).

There are other TeX systems :-) It's important we get some real 'opt-in'
testing done before sending to CTAN.

> Finally, we could/should also advertise the heck out of it.  E.g.,
> perhaps your post could be turned into an item for TUGboat, or maybe
> it's just a latex2e news installment.  Whatever.  Then we can print it
> in the upcoming TUGboat, which should reach members right around the
> time we are freezing TL and deploying the new stuff.

I'm sure we can get something sorted for that. There will I think
certainly be a talk on this topic for TUG2015 as well.
--
Joseph Wright