Re: [gentoo-dev] Decision to remove stage1/2 from installation documentation

[Andrew Muraco <tuxp3@leetworks.com>]

Kurt Lieber wrote:

>We have received *numerous* complaints from users about the decision to
>remove stage 1 and 2 from the installation documentation.  I realize it's
>still available if users are willing to dig for it, but not all users do.
>
>In my years of monitoring www@gentoo.org, we've received the most
>complaints about this decision than any other single decision.  Is there a
>way we can re-introduce the stages into the installation documentation,
>perhaps with gigantic warnings saying, "for advanced users only" or "use at
>your own risk"?
>
>--kurt
>
(I've read all of the comments up until now, but my response is not 
directed at any particular post.)

Facts: (according to me, and what I've read)
-The releng team DID make a good decision by making stage 3 default in 
the instructions.
-The releng team _DID_NOT_ do a sufficient job of making the community 
aware of the changes BEFORE they occurred (I didn't know about this 
change until after it was done, and Gentoo.org is my home page, I read 
the GWN)
-Stage 1 & 2 tar balls and instructions ARE available

OPINION:
- This change should be GLEP'd, as it effects everyone that installs 
Gentoo (to some degree, most do not suffer tho)
- Stage 1 SHOULD continue to be released and maintained, instructions 
clearly stating risks and LACK of SUPPORT and easily visibility from the 
install docs (which it seems it does not have (according to posts), 
although, It is perfectly clear to me.)

to the releng team: Good Decision, Bad Execution Thats whats leading to 
this entire reaction.
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Andrew
www.leetworks.com
tuxp3@leetworks.com

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