Re: Predicted lifespan of different PostgreSQL branches

> It should also be considered that it is probably more difficult to
> alleviate the concerns of people about using even the *best* Open
> Source database on a Windows platform (please don't bash us for using
> windows for now it is a necessary evil)

As much as I would like to say the community won't bash you for using
windows, we all know better ;). However it is important to note that
this thread is about supporting windows in general.

8.2 is a substantial improvement over the other releases for Win32.

> It seems reasonable to expect
> 8.1 to be alive for more than 2 months after its replacement is released.
> For most production environments just the QA process for a major version
> change could take longer than 2 months to schedule and implement, let
> alone roll out to the hopefully growing numbers of customers.
>

I would agree. However, I don't think it would be unreasonable to
consider when by the time 8.3.1 comes out which if all goes well would
be in the fall (or so).

Then continue our standard long term support for the 8.2+ series of
PostgreSQL which would mean we would like give approximately 5 years
support to that branch.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake

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