[csw-users] Why support Solaris 8 onwards?

[Torrey McMahon]

Dennis Clarke wrote:
>
>> I strongly believe we should set a date, one that gives people due
>> notice, announce it and stick to it.
>>     
>
>   I agree.
>
>   No more discussion or debate.
>
>   We should pick that date that Sun has set for end of phase 1 support and
> that looks to be 3/31/09
>
> See http://www.sun.com/service/eosl/solaris/solaris_vintage_eol_5.2005.xml
>
>   
>>> What about Solaris 9?
>>>       
>> Good question, most of the augments put forward against S8 apply to S9,
>> (some even apply to S10, eg OpenSolaris libs).
>>
>> Same rational?  Although personally I've skipped S9 completely so
>> after S8 is dropped I can start moaning. :-)
>>     
>
> So, let's tackle one mountain at a time here. What are your thoughts on end
> of phase 1 support ?  31st March 2009 ?

As long as its consistent and well documented. Thats the larger issue to 
me. The date is minor though much more arguable.