[DISCUSS] Prevent locator startup if startup/restart thread throws an uncaught exception

I would like to consider preventing locator startup if a startup or restart thread throws an uncaught exception. Otherwise, the cluster can include a locator that lacks critical services. We have created https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GEODE-7775

[DISCUSS] RFC: Shipping Geode patch releases

Hi everyone, I'd like to propose shipping patch releases of Geode as a way to improve our engagement and support of our user community. Please review the details in the linked RFC [1] and kindly offer your thoughts in this thread. Thanks, Anthony [1] https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display

Re: [DISCUSS] RFC: Shipping Geode patch releases

Thank you Anthony for proposing this “N-2” support policy. It isn’t a big change, but it is helpful to know that the Geode PMC will now be standing behind (and ready to vote on) patch releases within a 9-month window. Overall, this sounds much like how 1.9.1 and 1.9.2 started as community prop