On Wed, 4 Nov 2009, Troy Dawson wrote:

> November 4, 2009
> Scientific Linux 5.4 x86_64 is now officially released and available.
> We want to thank everyone who has contributed, tested, and given us
> feedback. We say that every time, but we really mean it. Without
> everyone's help and testing, this release wouldn't be as good as it is.
<snip>
> -Connie Sieh
> -Troy Dawson
>
> --SL 5.4 x86_64 release notes --
>
...
> R
>
<snip>
>        R-2.8.1-1.sl5.x86_64.rpm
>        R-devel-2.8.1-1.sl5.x86_64.rpm
>        libRmath-2.8.1-1.sl5.x86_64.rpm
>        libRmath-devel-2.8.1-1.sl5.x86_64.rpm
...

I note that actually sl54 seems to include R 2.9.2 rather than 2.8.1, not 
that I expect anyone will object!!

  -- Jon