[Sml-implementers] Re: [Smlnj-dev-list] A proper release, please!

[Lal G. <lg...@ne...>]

Dave,

Here's my list of the main things to do for 111.

   1. Windows executable: 2000, XP, NT, (98?)

   2. Complete regression testing: 110.0.7 has been as solid as a
      rock and it is necessary not to regress.

      (It would simplify our lives if we dropped the HPPA and ALPHA,
       but perhaps this is not the time to make that decision.)

   3. Make the new Basis book a prominent part of the web page.

   4. A summary page of what's new in 111.

   5. Have entries in the web page for things coming down the pipe.
      SMLNJ Library documentation, FFI on other OS/arch, etc.

btw: I don't think the web pages need a significant update, except
cutting out the current list of 'What's new'. What did you have in
mind?

In summary, besides the windows version and regression testing, I
don't think there is much that must be done :-)

Lal



David MacQueen wrote:
> Tentatively, I had in mind doing a general review of the state of 
> documentation
> and seeing what is most in need of updating.  The main web page needs a 
> major
> update and cleanup as well.
> 
> Do you have ideas about what the priorities should be?
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Apr 12, 2005, at 11:41 AM, Lal George wrote:
> 
>> Dave,
>>
>> Since the plan will be spelled out later, I am curious what
>> you have in mind wrt documentation?
>>
>> Lal
>>
>>
>> David MacQueen wrote:
>>
>>> I agree.  There are not very many high priority fixes or improvements
>>> needed to make a release, but there should be some cleanup and
>>> updates to documentation.  As you say, the main thing is to bless 
>>> something
>>> close to the current working version as the official release, 
>>> superseding
>>> the aged 110.0.7.
>>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
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