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From: ast@cs.vu.nl (Andy Tanenbaum)
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Subject: Re: Revision of PC 1.5.10 ps.c
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Date: 6 Sep 90 18:45:30 GMT
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In article <2669@unccvax.uncc.edu> cs00chs@unccvax.uncc.edu (charles spell) writes:
>I agree totally...This isnt the only utility that has had multiple versions
>since 1.5.10. I think that if a command is written that it should be sent to
>a set of beta testers that will OFFICIALLY release it as 1.6.x...

There is a referee's mailing list, but precious little has been sent to it.
In any event, I would suggest that if person A fixes up person B's code, it
would be a good idea to send a copy to person B for comments before sending
it to anyone else.  That may lead to useful ideas.  After that, it should go
to the referees.  Then post it.  This protocol should help ensure high quality.

Andy Tanenbaum (ast@cs.vu.nl)