5.0 and or 4.8 (was Re: [development] Drupal x.x.0 freeze date)

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>> Jenny
>
> ... I saw successful projects all have a few common threads;
> that is i) leadership within the community - the shepherd  ii) the
> atmosphere which promotes the collaboration and helping each others.
> Not saying drupal is lacking of this, but can be improved.
>
When I stop and reflect on what the community has achieved with drupal, my
mind boggles. So how did this all happen without a "road-map"? If it aint
broke...