rfc: VERSION change

[Chris Johns]

Gedare Bloom wrote:
>
> I would like to propose we change the version numbering system for the
> development (and release branches) to represent the next pending
> release number for that branch.

I also find the 4.10.99 thing confusing. You have to use arch-rtems4.11 
to build git head while RTEMS reports 4.10.99.

> So VERSION would contain, for the following branches:
> master ->  4.11.0

What is the first release of 4.11 called so the release and development 
versions are not confused ?

What are release candidates called ?

> 4.10 ->  4.10.3
> 4.9 ->  4.9.7
> 4.8 ->  4.8.3
>
> This will simplify a number of release-related procedures, as well as
> make the master tool versions align with the VERSION information.

+1

> Hopefully it will also reduce user confusion.
>
> Register any complaints or cheers here.
>

Chris