release a bug fix release of version 2 quickly, so that it won't matter if it takes a long time before a public beta of version 3

Interesting point - I think on balance it would be better for us to be up and running with (a useable) 3.0 earlier rather than later, so as to maybe 'lead the charge' on new code development, instead of getting left behind. Or something.

Im thinking of downgrading to B13 to get me tuner working again.