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The process for releasing a new tarball is as follows:
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1. Make sure you have the latest build requirements installed:
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git://git.freedesktop.org/git/util/macros
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git://git.freedesktop.org/git/util/modular
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2. Add relevant release notes to the NEWS files
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Skim the git log since the last release, and add notes in a
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similar style to previous releases.
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For major releases list added features and known limitations.
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For minor releases indicate which bugs were fixed and which
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3. Update your module version (usually found in configure.ac)
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$ vi configure.ac # bump version
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$ git push origin # make sure you're on the release branch
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4. Verify your module builds
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$ git tag -m "Intel <ver> release" <ver>
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6. Run the release script (this should push the tag)
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$ <path_to>/util/modular/release.sh driver <last_ver> <ver>
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7. Edit and send the generated release message.
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At the very least, add the release notes from the NEWS file.
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The message is generated as xf86-video-intel-<version>.announce
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For snapshots and release candidates, mail to:
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intel-gfx@lists.freedesktop.org
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For major releases also send to:
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xorg@lists.freedesktop.org
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xorg-announce@lists.freedesktop.org
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8. Throw a release party, you're done! :)
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