There are some valid points, like providing easier access to Linux users. E.g. most "official" PPAs won't add packages anything but a stable software version into their repositories. Another valid point is cleaning up the wiki. On the game pages, we only track problems that occur in the latest stable release or newer (and if said problem happens to be fixed by a development build, the entry is crossed out and moved to bottom). When a new stable version is out, all crossed-out entries are purged and if necessary, the game rating is updated to reflect that.
But, regardless of that, I also think is too early for another stable release. Yes, current development builds already have a shitload of improvements and enhancements on top of 5.0 that alone would be enough for a new stable release, but the feature freeze isn't something easy to manage and it inadvertently has the potential to kill developer interest. I mean, most (if not all) active devs we have works on Dolphin on their free time and on areas that interest them. Having a feature freeze means they can only do bug fixes until all regressions are fixed and the new stable is out, and that is uninteresting for many...
But, regardless of that, I also think is too early for another stable release. Yes, current development builds already have a shitload of improvements and enhancements on top of 5.0 that alone would be enough for a new stable release, but the feature freeze isn't something easy to manage and it inadvertently has the potential to kill developer interest. I mean, most (if not all) active devs we have works on Dolphin on their free time and on areas that interest them. Having a feature freeze means they can only do bug fixes until all regressions are fixed and the new stable is out, and that is uninteresting for many...
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