Thread: Is NetBSD dead?
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Old 6th September 2013
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According to The NetBSD Project website, the latest release is dated August 22, 2013, a mere 15 days ago. So, to answer your question directly, NetBSD is NOT dead.

Now as to why they use more mature tools than those you prefer, I cannot answer. My first guess would be that it is due to the breadth of platforms they support - not all platforms can run the latest tools, or keep up with the newest versions, especially with the limitations of a volunteer community. My second guess would be that it's a case of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The tools work for their needs, so why should they change entire infrastructures?

Beyond that, I'd recommend asking these questions on their mailing lists, if you really want official answers and opinions of the project members themselves. You may decide that NetBSD is not a good fit for your needs after that; then again, you may decide it is.

Good luck!
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