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From: Paul R. <pau...@us...> - 2009-11-30 10:00:03
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Build Version : T3.0.0.26485 Firebird 3.0 Unstable (writeBuildNum.sh,v 1.26658 2009/11/30 09:59:53 paul_reeves ) Update of /cvsroot/firebird/firebird2/builds/install/arch-specific/win32 In directory sfp-cvsdas-3.v30.ch3.sourceforge.com:/tmp/cvs-serv30872 Modified Files: Tag: B2_5_Release Readme.txt installation_readme.txt Log Message: Get readme files ready for production release. Index: Readme.txt =================================================================== RCS file: /cvsroot/firebird/firebird2/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/Readme.txt,v retrieving revision 1.22 retrieving revision 1.22.2.1 diff -b -U3 -r1.22 -r1.22.2.1 --- Readme.txt 5 Aug 2009 02:12:39 -0000 1.22 +++ Readme.txt 30 Nov 2009 09:59:52 -0000 1.22.2.1 @@ -1,11 +1,14 @@ ========================================== -Firebird 2.5.0 Beta 2 (Windows Build) +Firebird 2.5.0 RC1 (Windows Build) ========================================== o Introduction o Intended Users +o Known Issues +o Features in this release (all platforms) +o Installation o Reporting Bugs @@ -18,30 +21,80 @@ Intended Users ============== -This is a beta version of Firebird. +Firebird 2.5 has undergone extensive testing and is +intended for widespread production use. However, users +are recommended to follow standard practices before +deploying this release on a production server. ie: -It is not intended for production use. It is for -test purposes only. + o Please make sure you read the installation + readme and the release notes. + + o If you have data you value remember to back it up + prior to installing this release. + + o It is recommended that you remove any previous + version prior to installation. Uninstallation + preserves configuration files and log files. + + o It is recommended that you carry out your own + tests in a development environment prior to + production deployment. + + +Known Issues +============ + +Windows Vista - The binary installer fails to start +Firebird as a service at installation time, however, +the service does start correctly after a reboot. As a +workaround, you can shift-right click on the Firebird +control panel applet, choose 'Run as...' and start the +service from there. + + +Features in this release +======================== + +Please see the Release Notes for details of new +features. + + +Installation +============ + +Installation issues are covered in detail in the +Installation Guide available in the doc directory after +install. A brief summary of installation issues can +also be found in the installation_readme.txt, also +available from the doc directory after installation. Reporting Bugs ============== -This is an experimental version. +Before you report a bug: + + o Check you know how Firebird works. + Maybe it is not a bug at all. + + o Perhaps some has already reported this? Browse + existing bug reports here: -DO NOT REPORT A BUG IN THIS RELEASE -unless you really know what you are doing. + http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/secure/BrowseProject.jspa -Check first on the firebird-devel list. -If you don't know where the firebird-devel -list is then you shouldn't be using this -version of Firebird! + o If in doubt why not discuss the problem on the + Firebird-devel list? You can subscribe here: -Please don't use the Firebird-devel list for technical -support unless the question specifically relates to a -new feature in Firebird 2.5 + http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel + + and the list is viewable via a newsgroup interface + here: + + news://news.atkin.com/ -Happy Testing! From the Firebird team. + + + Index: installation_readme.txt =================================================================== RCS file: /cvsroot/firebird/firebird2/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/installation_readme.txt,v retrieving revision 1.23 retrieving revision 1.23.2.1 diff -b -U3 -r1.23 -r1.23.2.1 --- installation_readme.txt 3 Aug 2009 13:55:40 -0000 1.23 +++ installation_readme.txt 30 Nov 2009 09:59:52 -0000 1.23.2.1 @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Firebird Database Server 2.5 Beta 2 +Firebird Database Server 2.5 Release Candidate One ================================================== This document is a guide to installing this package of @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ --------------------------------- o It is only possible to use the binary installer - to install the default instance of Firebird 2.1. If + to install the default instance of Firebird 2.5. If you wish to install additional, named instances you should manually install them with the zipped install image. @@ -111,11 +111,12 @@ uninstall the uninstall will complete with errors. You will have to delete the remnants by hand. -o Uninstallation leaves four files in the install +o Uninstallation leaves five files in the install directory: - aliases.conf - firebird.conf + - fbtrace.conf - firebird.log - security2.fdb |