While this is always possible, the kernel in question was vetted; the 6.11 kernel was tested. Otherwise, the ZorinGroup would not have announced it.
This too, is performed by Canonical.
The ZorinGroup do additional work. But it should be clear that they are not patching the kernel, or supplying its updates; they are piping them down from Canonical.
The kernel... Is Complex. It manages much more than just hardware drivers.
And it affects more than just hardware.
I do not believe that the ZorinGroup made a mistake in announcing the 6.11 kernel.
Nor do I blame Omnimaxus for his disappointment, either.
It amounts to an unfortunate situation. These are things we can learn from; but as with all things, it is critical to learn the right lessons.
The best way to narrow down the Right Lesson is to remove our feelings from it.
Whether it is supportive, defensive or dismay; these all create a bias.
When emotion is removed, we arrive:
- Announcements are beneficial
- Expectations can be tempered with verification
- Expectations do not constitute another persons promise
- Alleviate changes with valid restitution (Make it right.)
With emotions subtracted we arrive at an interesting juncture.
Omnimaxus's primary complaint is that an expectation was set, by a beneficial announcement.
His next point was that prior to that announcement; the ZorinGroup should have verified the viability of the kernel (Again, that is supplied by Canonical). This is valid and as a right lesson, perfectly doable and learnable moving forward. Not a huge deal.
Lastly, Omnimaxus wanted restitution be made.
I think it is a Fair Point that since Omnimaxus or any other user is capable of and free to install the 6.11 or the 6.12 kernel at will; that it is valid to say this constitutes some restitution.
Which means each member pointing this out is making a fair and valid point.
Omnimaxus argues that the ZorinGroup should have adhered to the original proposal and this, too, is equally valid, even if different from others expectations.
Avoiding extremes in order to stay balanced and eliminating biases in order to stay objective, I think we can learn the right lessons. That announcements remain beneficial. That Announcements may need care prior to release. That Users / Members / Readers set realistic expectations upon announcements.
That realistic and reasonable restitution should follow a mistake.
From that; I do not see Omnimaxus or ZorinGroup as the villain, in this. Just human beings making human mistakes and having strong feelings about it.