In what OS and with what projects are you trying it? I'm using Lazarus since 2006 or so and the last time i remember it being unstable was back in 2008-2009. It has been a very long time since i even saw the IDE crashing, let alone getting a feeling that it is unstable.
(note that i'm using Windows and mainly with my own projects and components and i only use the components that come with Lazarus)
Nope, still unstable, you still need to chase and file small bugs, still no devexpress, either. But I have to admit they have done great work with the IDE during the past 5 years.
(note that i'm using Windows and mainly with my own projects and components and i only use the components that come with Lazarus)