Re: [boost] [release] 1.4.7

Subject: Re: [boost] [release] 1.4.7
From: Thomas Heller (thom.heller_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-05-27 04:59:26

On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 10:48 AM, Joachim Faulhaber
<afojgo_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> 2011/5/27 Eric Niebler <eric_at_[hidden]>:
>> On 5/27/2011 4:04 AM, Christophe Henry wrote:
>>> Beman Dawes wrote:
>>>
>>>> Time to get going. How about:
>>>>
>>>> 1) Close branches/release right away to all commits except by permission.
>>>>
>>>> 2) Close branches/release Tuesday, May 31, to all commits except by
>>>> release managers.
>>>>
>>>> 3) Aim for generating a beta release candidate starting Monday, June 6.
>>>>
>>>> In the meantime, the release managers (me especially!) need to take a
>>>> serious look possible problems.
>>>>
>>>> Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> --Beman
>>>
>>> I don't think abruptly closing is a good idea. What about doing it like
>>> usual and let us have a last check during the WE. I'd like to check my
>>> docs quietly and it surely isn't going to happen in the week...
>>
>> Agree with Christophe. This is very sudden. Give folks a week at least.
>
> I'll have to merge a few things as well. A week would work for me.

I also think that a week from now is a good time window for everyone.

Thomas