On Friday 16 of January 2015 01:10:44 Mike Bird wrote:
Is this like the difference between Stable and Unstable?
I'm really struggling to see how the different versions are intended to be understood by users.
Yes, this is probably the most accurate expression.
In the apt source 'preliminary-stable-builds' packages are based on 'r14.0.x' GIT branch == basis for maintenance releases R14.0.1, R14.0.2, etc. In short, focused on the stable releases.
In the apt source 'nightly-builds' packages are based on the 'master' GIT branch == basis for a future release R14.1.0. In short, focused on the development of new features - may be unstable.