1.0 versioning
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FPC's version numbering changed a few times over the years.
Versions before 0.99.5 are considered archaic. Their versioning was irregular.
After the release of 0.99.5 a system in version numbering was introduced, and that system was slightly updated after the 1.0 release.
Versioning for versions 0.99.5 - 1.0
- Compilers with an even last number are release versions (e.g. 0.99.8, 0.99.10, 0.99.12, 0.99.14 1.0.0)
- Compilers and packages with an odd last number are development versions (e.g. 0.99.9, 0.99.11, 0.99.13, 0.99.15)
- 0.99.5 is an exception to this rule, since 0.99.5 IS a release (a release prior to the introduction of this odd/even system).
- Letters behind the version number (0.99.12b, 0.99.5d) indicate release versions with some bugs and problems in the original release (respectively 0.99.12 and 0.99.5) fixed.
