Hi there,
I would like the ESC take action on a
pending topic that is annoying a bunch of users and that I have
been constantly reporting for **3 years now**[0]:
desynchronization between the website and the TDF update
service.
See here [1] for more background info. For
complains: [2], [3], nearly all recent past infra meetings
minutes, video chat with Florian Effenberger from last Friday.
The update service and the versions
displayed on the website need to be aligned. Sure, when a new
release is cut and advertised on the website and social media,
we can accept one or 2 days max. delay on the TDF update
service, but if we choose a delay, we need 1) to be
**consistent** and 2) **stick to it**.
Right now: 6.4 is EOL'ed[4] but it is
still advertised on the website while the update service is
redirecting users of 6.4 to the 7.0 version. This is hurting
users of LibreOffice relying on the update service, not only
Chocolatey users.
Resolution:
1. Remove links to 6.4, put a warning "6.4
is eOL'ed and users should download the 7.0 version" and add a
link to downloadarchive.tdf for all previous versions OR simply put 7.0 to -still with
a warning explaining why the version is the same as -fresh
[5]. (Yes, I know the website is undergoing an
uplifting, but we cannot wait further).
2. Write and ensure a check list for the release process is **enforced** to ensure these use case are properly handled and the TDF update service is advertising the right version with 2 days max delay.
I'm pretty convinced that these two issues are really easy to fix and fixing them can enhance our reliability and thus our reputation /marketing.
Also, following our new marketing
strategic plan, what has been decided? Do we still need to use a
-still version?
I'll be there at the ESC meeting to
support this tomorrow if you want. ESC meetings being quick and
not to bother anyone with limited time, if you need further
details, we can have a dedicated video chat if you want.
[0] First time reported in person to
Christian Lohmeier at the 2018 FOSDEM hackfest/dinner
[1]
https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/website/2021/msg00000.html
[2] https://twitter.com/SuisJeFou/status/1189988140842393603
[3] comment section of:
https://chocolatey.org/packages/libreoffice-still (new lenghty
rant from R. Diez received today - which I understand)
[4]
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleasePlan/6.4#End_of_Life
[5] The MMVC code on the Silverstripe
instance we have is not that complicated to automate the change
if needed. src.: https://github.com/tdf/newdesign_wip
-- William Gathoye Hyper<hack>tive volunteer for LibreOffice Proud member of The Document Foundation CM of LaMouette - French based association promoting ODF and LibreOffice Consultant Technical Marketer at Collabora DevOps Engineer at Arawa Core Committer at Mattermost
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