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Subject: Re: Main differences between RELEASE_X and RELEASE_X_Y branches
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>
>Well to the best of my knowledge, while STABLE is "stable" it is still in
>development, which means there could be occasional glitches that need
>ironed out. RELEASE is the branch that is the most tried and true.
>Occasional security and bug updates but ready for public consumption.
>
>I personally stick with RELEASE as it has the new features, and is
>less likely to have unexpected results.
>
>  
>
Hi,

Thank you for your answer :).

So according to you, it is better for a server to use a RELEASE version 
than STABLE version. And another question, is it necessary and important 
to change when a new RELEASE is ... released ?

Thank you

Best Regards,
Ptitoliv