Release Coordination
This page acts as a status whiteboard for this release of Haiku. It should contain a list of tasks that need to be completed.
Task List
This is a list of tasks that need to be done in preparation for the alpha 3 release. Do you see a task that still needs someone to take care of it? Drop a line on the Haiku-Development mailing list.
Build Tasks
| task | due | assignee | notes |
| Assign buildmeister | - | mmadia | |
| Determine distribution structure | - | - | |
| Determine optional packages to be included | 2011-05-23 | - | same as Alpha2 - OptionalPackages tracking page |
| Set up a test framework/formal list of requirements | - | - |
Release Preparation
| task | due | assignee | notes |
| Find (additional) mirrors | - | ||
| Prepare torrents | - | ||
| Write release notes | - | everyone | ReleaseNotes |
| Write press release | - | - | |
| Determine press plan | - | - |
Website
| task | due | assignee | notes |
| Update front page artwork | - | - | |
| Update download graphic, WonderBrush Graphic | done in hrev41632 | - | cd /srv/www/drupal/haiku-os.org/themes/shijin/haiku-images/ ; cp GET-HAIKU-download-box-r1a3.png bg-download-box.png
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| Update/New Screenshots for Slideshow | - | - | |
| Sync User Guide | - | - | |
| Sync Welcome pages | - | - | |
| Sync Release Notes | - | - | ReleaseNotes |
| Update get-haiku | - | can do if needed | Current Version Information box, misc text |
| Merge mirror urls | - | - |
Release
| task | due | assignee | notes |
| Branch the source tree | 2011-05-16 | Adrien Destugues | |
| Backport important bug fixes | - | - | |
| Tag the final build | - | - | |
| Make source available | - | - | r1a3 source location |
| Test final build | - | - | |
| Distribute final build to mirrors | - | - | |
| Distribute final build via torrents | - | - |
Note, dates are in yyyy-mm-dd format.
Release Schedule
- Branching trunk : 2011-05-16
- Tagging branch : -
- Final testing after tagging branch : -
The testing of the build is expected to take a few days (pending any unforeseen problems). The website team will also require a few days to upgrade the website in order to support the release. The expected release date is around 2011-06-01.
Proposals
TODO
Status Updates
The status updates give an overview of the progress that is made towards this release.
Blocker issues
These need to be fixed in order to release the alpha.
No results
Total of 0 open ticket(s).
Critical issues
If all the blocker items are resolved, these should be evaluated whether or not they block the alpha release.
No results
Total of 0 open ticket(s).
High priority issues
This is a list of items with things that would be very much appreciated for this release, but they will not delay the release.
No results
Total of 0 open ticket(s).
