==  R1/beta1 Timeline ==

  * **18 Aug - 25 Aug**: one week - last minute scramble.
    * Don't commit anything risky.
    * "Soft" strings freeze begins.
    * Testing starts ramping up.
  * **25 Aug**: branch {{{r1beta1}}}!
    * Buildbot and Buildmaster should be generating beta1 RCs
    * Don't forget about HaikuPorts!
  * **25 Aug - 7 Sep**: 
    * ''All hands on deck'' testing of release candidates.
    * Unless any unfixable showstoppers are found, don't halt the release.
    * Do general polishing of release notes, website, etc. during this time.
  * **7 Sep - 10 Sep**
    * Finalization of the "golden masters" (should just be images picked from the buildbot)
    * One final strings synchronization
  * **10 Sep - 18 Sep**
    * Release when ready; some window to account for unexpected delays.