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A new version number. Seriously.

Most people would be happy if he pushed the code up unchanged but with a new version number just so they can feel like the project is fresh again... its not about features, its about having a shiny new version number to look at... like most software.

IMO, im still using ST2, because frankly 3 didnt bring enough new to the table...

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Agreed. I've heard a big demand for a new version but haven't heard requests for many features.

Bug fixes are obviously good.

I don't think a mature editor should need constant development. Think about the major release cycle for something like emacs.

Basically you're suggesting a six-monthly release cycle is used (like Ubuntu). Maybe not all that many changes, but a shiny new release to talk about every 6 months.

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