> -----Original Message----- > From: Ross Gardler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, 27 March 2007 7:41 PM > To: dev@forrest.apache.org > Subject: Re: [Vote] Release Plan for Forrest 0.80 > > Gav.... wrote: > > >>>> After a chance to discuss it (e.g. perhaps different dates, > >>>> or Java version, etc.) we will vote on this Release Plan. > > > > The above was first posted Sunday, now the vote, was this enough time > > to discuss things (is this the norm)? - I got here after 0.7 release. > > Generally we try to allow at least 72 hours. However, if you have a > problem it can be raised during the vote. > > Remember this release process is not new (it is to you, but not to > Forrest). Therefore, there should not be a need for much discussion > other than the dates. > > The vote is only to ensure that the release will have the backing of the > PMC which is a requirement. Without sufficient positive and no negative > votes from the PMC the release cannot be made. > > All that being said, if there is an issue, it should be raised whether > you are a PMC member or not.
No, there are no issues as far as I am concerned, just surprised to see this vote thread so early on, but then I should have worked backwards 1 week from end of voting date mentioned to realise it would start now! > > >>>> ------------------------ > >>>> I will be the Release Manager and am happy to do the process by > >> myself. > >>>> This makes it easier for me. However, it is important to pass on > >>>> knowledge, so perhaps someone does want to assist. Otherwise we can > >>>> soon do a 0.9 release and do that then. > > > > I was going to offer to assist, but waited the two days to see if anyone > > else wanted to jump in first, if this is too late now or if you prefer > > I'll help on 0.9 instead. > > Never wait for others! Jump in and offer your help, we will all be glad > of it! Thanks I know now, and am annoyed with myself now for not acting sooner to help, I thought I had more time and did not want to jump in too soon (too eager etc..). > > > I see the note about building a Windows release is gone, are you happy > > that your changes will be good, I will do one if necessary. > > The windows release will still need to be tested so there is plenty of > scope there. Yep, no problem there thanks, I will likely test in java 1.4 and 1.5 to be sure both work too, I've been on 1.5 for so long now. Gav... > > Ross > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 3/22/2007 > 7:44 AM
