rfc:php53eol

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Request for Comments: Define PHP 5.3 end of life

Introduction

The purpose of this RFC is to define when PHP 5.3 serie won't be supported anymore.

As PHP 5.3 was released before the new release process was defined and implemented, we have to define a clear EOL 1).

Two years, one normal fixes and one security fixes only

One year with bugs fixes followed by one year with security fixes only.

Security issues cover only bugs marked as security issues or defined as such by the PHP Security team.

Two years with security fixes only

Two years with security fixes only. Security issues cover only bugs marked as security issues or defined as such by the PHP Security team.

One year with nornal and security fixes

One year with bugs fixes (both security and normal bugs)

One year with security fixes only

One year with security fixes only

Pros

Vote

When should start the EOL period and when should it be announced?
Real name With the PHP 5.5 final release With the next PHP 5.3 release Right after the end of this vote
Count: 0 0 0

Cons

Changelog

* 2012/03/02: adding “Pros/Cons” sections to help future discussion

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