From 11ef669ec7a032cc8fb9dd45ae9b423497d0bde6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Frey Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:39:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] doc: added notes on debian release versioning --- doc/ReleaseChecklist.txt | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/ReleaseChecklist.txt b/doc/ReleaseChecklist.txt index 4c771325..891f2b3e 100644 --- a/doc/ReleaseChecklist.txt +++ b/doc/ReleaseChecklist.txt @@ -61,6 +61,13 @@ Barry Release Checklist: - dpkg-buildpackage -b - run lintian (see below) - debsign -kB6C2250E barry_0.18.3-7.dsc +- Releasing Debian package: + - release an 0.18.5-1~rc1 version for intrigeri first, and do not + increment the -1, -2 , -3. When the final rc version + has been ok'd, then drop the ~rc1, and release officially. + This should prevent numerous debian versions from + cluttering the history, and make sure that bugs get + closed properly via the changelog notes. - tests in following order: - run 'make update-po' periodically in each po directory to update translation work -- 2.11.4.GIT