frank wrote: > Joseph, > > > The announcement of the TLcontrib system (http://tlcontrib.metatex.org/) > > suggests to me that this would be a good way to test expl3 snapshots > > before release. I'm planning to take advantage of this for future > > snapshots, unless they are 'urgent' fixes. What I'd imagine doing is > > sending material to TLcontrib with a message posted here. I'm then going > > to wait for 'a short period' (lets say three days), and if there are no > > issues send the material to CTAN. > > > > Does this sound sensible? > > I may be mistaken but the way I read the front page of that site it doesn't > sound as if it is meant for this purpose but rather for more long term hosting > of material that isn't really supposed to be on CTAN or can't go into TL. > It is true that they also speak about releases for testing, but still ... his original announcement message (to the tex live list) seemed to imply that it would a happy home for things that may go to tex live proper some time. he's certainly putting luatex binaries on there, and _they'll_ make it to tex live in due course. (or their descendents will...) > I would check with Taco if he thinks this would be a good way to make use of > the site. In any case I would fear 3 days would be too short a period for > testing 3 days does sound a bit optimistic, i would agree. things that go into tex live get pounced on quickly, but tlcontrib is going to have a far smaller audience, hence slower bug-finding, i would guess. robin