Re: [HACKERS] Not 7.5, but 8.0 ?

This probably has been discussed and is probably a very minor point, but 
consider how many more years we want to be able to use the <single 
digit>.<single digit> major release numbering.

Assuming 1 year between major releases (7.3.0 -> 7.4.0 = +- 1 year), 
then we have 7.5-9.9 = 26 years = up until +- jul 2030. if we skip to 
8.0 now, then we have up until 2023.

Also we have 1 more chance to skip major number: 8.x -> 9.0. Imagine 
what features will there be in 9.0 that is ground-breaking enough. 
Because after that, we don't have any more major number to jump into 
without going into 2 digits.

I personally don't see the major number as a very magical thing. Look at 
Linux for example. People still see 2.6 as very different/ahead compared 
to 2.4...

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dave