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Stability Release Comments
Unstable
Minor
(x.y)
Obsolete\011Minor
(x.y)
Experimental or transitional: incompatibilities are common.
Deprecated interface: likely to be removed in a future minor
release.
The interface stability levels described in this manual page apply to both
source and binary interfaces unless otherwise stated. The stability level of each
interface is unknown unless explicitly stated.
Standard: organization_name, standard_name, version
The documented command or function complies with the standard listed.
Most of these interfaces are defined by a formal standard, and controlled by
a standards organization. Changes will usually be made in accordance with
approved changes to that standard. his stability level can also apply to
interfaces that have been adopted (without a formal standard) by an
"industry convention."
Support is provided for only the specified version(s) of a standard; support
of later versions is not guaranteed. If the standards organization approves a
non-upwards-compatible change to a Standard interface that Sun decides to
support, we will announce a compatibility and migration strategy.
Stable
A Stable interface is a mature interface under Sun’s control. Sun will try to
avoid non-upwards-compatible changes to these interfaces, especially in
minor or micro releases.
If support of a Stable interface must be discontinued, Sun will attempt to
provide notification and the stability level changes to Obsolete.
Evolving
An Evolving interface may eventually become Standard or Stable but is still
in transition.
Sun will make reasonable efforts to ensure compatibility with previous
releases as it evolves. When non-upwards compatible changes become
necessary, they will occur in minor and major releases; such changes will be
avoided in micro releases whenever possible. If such a change is necessary, it
will be documented in the release notes for the effected release, and when
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