Re: Pitch - Firefox 57 update

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On 16 October 2017 at 13:56, Paul W. Frields <stickster@xxxxxxxxx> 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.
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