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[Joshua Lock]

On 09/04/12 13:26, Derek Buitenhuis wrote:
> On 09/04/2012 3:57 PM, Joshua Lock wrote:
>> "Q: What is the overall support plan for the Yocto Project?
>>
>> A: Security patches and critical bug fixes are supplied one release
>> back. No toolchain or kernel changes are allowed for these updates.
>> Support for longer periods of time can be supplied by commercial OSVs."
>
> Random Question:
>
> The above FAQ is a tad vague... what if the kernel or toolchain change
> is a security fix?

That's a reasonable question, but not one I can answer with any 
authority, having not authored the FAQ.

I infer that it means toolchain or kernel *version* changes, as we 
strive to avoid breaking compatibility with any existing layers, etc. 
when providing a stable release update.

Regards,
Joshua
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Joshua '贾詡' Lock
         Yocto Project "Johannes factotum"
         Intel Open Source Technology Centre