Andrew Sigmund wrote:
>
> In the HP 3000 FAQ on 3K's web site, I noticed several
> references to the MPE/iX 5.0 "push" release, and one
> reference to a "pull" release.  Could `someone enlighten
> me as to what these terms (push/pull) mean when refering
> to software releases?
>
 
A cynical person might say that the difference is:
 
One you have to ask for;
The other you get whether you want it or not.
 
There are certain support issues related to the push/pull
moniker.  Once the push release of an OS is out the door the
support life of the pull release expires six months later (or
something along those lines).
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