A possible solution -- creating of your own respin and support the
parallel branches of packages that you corrected, before fixing them
by the TUV. For example, in our SL respin -- NauLinux we supported our
own branches of kernel and Evolution (corresponded to upstream
updates) about half a year until TUV repaired the bugs which we
described in RH bugzilla, just because it was important for our users.

2017-07-12 21:44 GMT+03:00 ToddAndMargo <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hi All,
>
> On a previous post, I was asked why I was always asking about releases.
> I responded that Red Hat would fix my bugs, but slate them for future
> editions.  Here is an example:
>
> https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1356288#c14
>
>         "It's currently planned for 7.5."
>
> It was reported under 7.2.  They have fixed it, but won't
> release it until 7.5.
>
> I do sincerely appreciate them fixing bugs, but the delays involved
> are something to behold.
>
> When I asked them if there was some workaround till them,
> there response was:
>
>         "The best way would be to contact your support
>         representative, who'll then guide you through the
>         possible options."
>
> And I clearly stated I was coming from the community.
>
> The "double edged sword" of EL Linux can be a real pain
> in the neck at times: stability by freezing packing
> versus aggravation for not fixing bugs in those
> frozen packages.  EL Linux defeats the purpose of
> Kaizen (continual improvement).
>
> EL Linux is still a good package though, despite its
> aggravations.
>
> -T