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diff --git a/openssl/FAQ b/openssl/FAQ index b9243a610..bb6f7e2d2 100644 --- a/openssl/FAQ +++ b/openssl/FAQ @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ OpenSSL - Frequently Asked Questions * Why aren't tools like 'autoconf' and 'libtool' used? * What is an 'engine' version? * How do I check the authenticity of the OpenSSL distribution? +* How does the versioning scheme work? [LEGAL] Legal questions @@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ OpenSSL - Frequently Asked Questions * Which is the current version of OpenSSL? The current version is available from <URL: http://www.openssl.org>. -OpenSSL 1.0.1 was released on Mar 14th, 2012. +OpenSSL 1.0.1c was released on May 10th, 2012. In addition to the current stable release, you can also access daily snapshots of the OpenSSL development version at <URL: @@ -108,7 +109,9 @@ In addition, you can read the most current versions at <URL: http://www.openssl.org/docs/>. Note that the online documents refer to the very latest development versions of OpenSSL and may include features not present in released versions. If in doubt refer to the documentation -that came with the version of OpenSSL you are using. +that came with the version of OpenSSL you are using. The pod format +documentation is included in each OpenSSL distribution under the docs +directory. For information on parts of libcrypto that are not yet documented, you might want to read Ariel Glenn's documentation on SSLeay 0.9, OpenSSL's @@ -173,6 +176,19 @@ just do: pgp TARBALL.asc +* How does the versioning scheme work? + +After the release of OpenSSL 1.0.0 the versioning scheme changed. Letter +releases (e.g. 1.0.1a) can only contain bug and security fixes and no +new features. Minor releases change the last number (e.g. 1.0.2) and +can contain new features that retain binary compatibility. Changes to +the middle number are considered major releases and neither source nor +binary compatibility is guaranteed. + +Therefore the answer to the common question "when will feature X be +backported to OpenSSL 1.0.0/0.9.8?" is "never" but it could appear +in the next minor release. + [LEGAL] ======================================================================= * Do I need patent licenses to use OpenSSL? @@ -284,7 +300,7 @@ current directory in this case, but this has changed with 0.9.6a.) Check out the CA.pl(1) manual page. This provides a simple wrapper round the 'req', 'verify', 'ca' and 'pkcs12' utilities. For finer control check out the manual pages for the individual utilities and the certificate -extensions documentation (currently in doc/openssl.txt). +extensions documentation (in ca(1), req(1), x509v3_config(5) ) * Why can't I create certificate requests? |