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Well there are bugs and then there are bugs
not all of these bugs are critical. They were fixed anyway. I think this is a valuable test for open source. Thinking many eyes looking at the code can also make you less critical about them. Sloppy coding because you know someone will spot it and fix it. This way you stay sharp because you know your flaws will be shown in public an scrutinized even more.

It still is an enormous feat to fix this much in that short a time. they now have quality code and the proof for it. Wich does not have to say anything about the quality of the software itself. You can create flawless crap happy But hey......from the looks of it the competitions next piece is flawed crap so you're in the clear for now happy
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