The way the keepers of the Linux increment the version numbers of their kernel releases, and how its users think these releases are numbered, are two different things. And now the Linux kernel community is trying to reconcile public perception with reality.
I think the article handles well the message that version numbers are meaningful for users, and that developers should be a bit more careful with them.
Thankfully in Linux’ case this is simple to solve, given the developers aren’t prone to make backwards incompatible changes. Just keep the 5.x series indefinitely. (Sorry Torvalds, I know you only got 20 fingers/toes, but…)
I think the article handles well the message that version numbers are meaningful for users, and that developers should be a bit more careful with them.
Thankfully in Linux’ case this is simple to solve, given the developers aren’t prone to make backwards incompatible changes. Just keep the 5.x series indefinitely. (Sorry Torvalds, I know you only got 20 fingers/toes, but…)