[LEDE-DEV] When is next major release (w/ kernel v4.9) expected?

[Yunbo Wang]

Hello,

We are developing a system with a supposed release date in the later
half of next year. We are deciding whether we should base our project
on the current stable release (17.01.02) or wait for the next major
one (based on kernel v4.9). As we are making plans on it, the choice
is largely dependent on when we can expect the next stable major
release.

We'd prefer a release based on kernel v4.9 because we don't want to
spend repeated work on drivers, but if it is expected to take a really
long time, we'll have to start working on kernel v4.4 and port to v4.9
in future.

I understand that "it will be out when it's ready", but I would be
satisfied with even a guess, such as a couple months, later this year,
or early next year.

Thanks in advance,
Yunbo Wang