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From: Jason Tishler <jason AT tishler DOT net>
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Subject: Re: Package update request: python-2.7
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On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 08:13:01AM -0500, Earnie Boyd wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Ryan Johnson wrote:
> > Out of curiosity, what typically holds back releasing a new version?
> > Do you often end up having to deal with bugs and patches?
> 
> Usually it is a round tuit. (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/round_tuit)

Yes, the lack of round_tuits is a major contributing factor.  Once I
find a few, my time is usually spent managing patches, resolving build
issues, and testing.

Jason

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