Greetings,
I'm here in my capacity as manager of the DNF team.
Probably everyone who reads this mailing list is aware that DNF05 has been in development for a while and that we planned to introduce it as the default (replacing DNF) with the upcoming Fedora 39 release.
I'm sure some of you have also seen the recent FESCo ticket and discussion concerning its readiness and whether or not to invoke the contingency plan for shipping DNF05 in F39, since there is still a substantial amount of functionality lacking.
We've gone ahead and decided not to replace DNF with DNF05 in Fedora 39 and, perhaps notably, Fedora 40 as well. Fedora 41 is the safest option at the moment.
With a core system component like DNF, it's crucial that we provide a stable, complete, and thoroughly tested experience to everyone. In its current state, we would not be able to deliver that. With more time, we'll be able to regain our footing and do things properly. Furthermore, this team, which has worked tirelessly over these last several months especially, will be able to avoid burnout. This was not an easy decision to make, but it is the best decision for the team, for this project, and for Fedora.
I want to close on a positive note and commend my team for the incredible amount of hard work they have poured into this project thus far, as well as people we've been collaborating with and who have been testing and offering feedback. We have more test days planned and will continue to operate transparently as we proceed through development.
Thanks,
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Manager, Linux Engineering
Red Hat, Inc | Boston, MA
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