# Is 1.8.6 p287 the "finally fixed" version? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [September 16, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734 "2008-09-16T18:17:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/1 "2008-09-16T18:17:48Z")
Over the last couple of months there seemed to be long-running threads of discussion/argument regarding 1.8.6 p230 and it’s fixes, or lack thereof, and compatibility with Rails. I now see there’s a 1.8.6 p287 listed under “Other News” on the officialy Ruby site (though not in the Downloads section, unfortunately). Does this finally put an end to all the back-and-forth about p230? Was there a big announcement somewhere about this that I missed (very possible?) Thanks, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/2 "2008-09-16T18:26:05Z")
On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Jeff [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Over the last couple of months there seemed to be long-running threads > of discussion/argument regarding 1.8.6 p230 and it’s fixes, or lack > thereof, and compatibility with Rails. > > I now see there’s a 1.8.6 p287 listed under “Other News” on the > officialy Ruby site (though not in the Downloads section, > unfortunately). > > Does this finally put an end to all the back-and-forth about p230? Not official word by any means, but while I was having all sorts of issues with p230, p287 works-for-me -greg ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/3 "2008-09-16T19:42:36Z")
On Sep 16, 11:17 am, “Gregory B.” [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Not official word by any means, but while I was having all sorts of > issues with p230, p287 works-for-me > > -greg > > – > Technical Blaag at:[http://blog.majesticseacreature.com|](http://blog.majesticseacreature.com%7C) Non-tech > stuff at:[http://metametta.blogspot.com](http://metametta.blogspot.com) A plea to the RubyCentral guys: can you ask Matz to address this issue at RubyConf? Jeff ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 10:25pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/4 "2008-09-16T22:25:18Z")
On Sep 16, 1:04 pm, “Gregory B.” [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > > > stuff at:[http://metametta.blogspot.com](http://metametta.blogspot.com) > > > A plea to the RubyCentral guys: can you ask Matz to address this issue > > at RubyConf? > > If you will be there, you can ask him during Q&A, or you could repost > this question on ruby-core where you’re more likely to get official > word. I will be there - duh! Good idea. Thanks. Jeff ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/5 "2008-09-16T21:53:32Z")
On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 1:34 PM, Jeff [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > A plea to the RubyCentral guys: can you ask Matz to address this issue > at RubyConf? If you will be there, you can ask him during Q&A, or you could repost this question on ruby-core where you’re more likely to get official word. -greg ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/6 "2008-09-17T13:41:01Z")
On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Jeff [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > Was there a big announcement somewhere about this that I missed (very > possible?) > > Thanks, > Jeff I would say the consensus is ‘yes’, p287 is stable. Most of the bigger Rails hosting providers have moved to 287 for their deployments, which usually a good sign that it’s proved itself out in many real world deployments. - Rob > **[Cognitect, a Nu Holdings, Ltd. Company](https://cognitect.com/)** > **[RunCodeRun.com is for sale | HugeDomains](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=runcoderun.com)** > > 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Hassle-free shopping. We help you find the right domain name. ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/7 "2008-09-17T22:37:16Z")
On Sep 16, 5:52 pm, Yukihiro M. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > ``` > matz. > > ``` Hi Matz, Thanks for the reply. I’m not asking so much about 1.8 stability, as I am about the confusion/lack of communication that some of us witnessed during that time period. There was some frustration in the community over that episode, and to my knowledge it wasn’t really ever addressed (or maybe I missed final announcement). If the responsiblity for clear communication regarding all 1.8-related activities lies with the maintainers, then you are right that I should take it up with them. I just wanted to point out this is not a technical issue, as much as a community/leadership issue, and that’s why I thought it might be appropriate for you to address this past episode in some fashion. Thanks! Jeff ---
**Author:** ![jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jeff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/jeff)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2008, 1:00am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-1-8-6-p287-the-finally-fixed-version/148734/8 "2008-09-17T01:00:42Z")
Hi, In message “Re: Is 1.8.6 p287 the “finally fixed” version?” on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:34:02 +0900, Jeff [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) writes: |A plea to the RubyCentral guys: can you ask Matz to address this issue |at RubyConf? I am not the right person to ask about 1.8 stability. We have 1.8 maintainers. ``` matz. ```