diff --git a/data/branch.sgml b/data/branch.sgml index 537b83dc8d..9a78e7454e 100644 --- a/data/branch.sgml +++ b/data/branch.sgml @@ -1,115 +1,115 @@ + %includes; ]> &header; From jkh, November 4th:

FreeBSD's development stream has, as of today, branched into the 2.2-RELEASE and 3.0-CURRENT development streams. The 2.1-STABLE branch is also still alive, though now in maintenance mode after the release of FreeBSD-2.1.7.

This branch has occurred so that 2.2 may be readied for release without impacting significant new developments, like SMP support, in the mainstream -current branch.

Modulo any of our usual two-week slips here and there, here is our release schedule for 97:

February 1997

March 1997

Late Spring 1997

This is also probably as good a time as any to announce that new XFree86 3.2 binaries, with early Matrox support, are available.

Thanks to The XFree86 project for the timely release, which will be distributed with 2.2-RELEASE and 2.1.7-RELEASE.

Lest there be any confusion about the 2.1.7 and 2.2 releases coming so close together, let me also just explain that the two branches of development had really very little to do with one another, and the fact that both branches came to release status around the same time was simply how the scheduling worked out. When engineering is allowed to do the scheduling, it rarely employs traditional marketing stratagems. :)

In summary:

As always, all branches of FreeBSD development are available from a single CVS repository which may be freely replicated to your own machine (see the handbook) or browsed via the WEB.

Please do not hesitate to use this valuable resource!

Note for CDROM customers:

If you are a regular FreeBSD subscription customer of Walnut Creek CDROM, you will receive -both 2.1.6 and 2.2 releases. Those who have already received +both 2.1.6 and 2.2 releases. Those who have already received a 2.1.6 CD are also entitled to a free upgrade to 2.1.7 and should contact them if you have not already received 2.1.7.

Making each release a full CD distribution was the only way of ensuring that each would meet the quality expectations of each customer base, and any customer who feels they would have preferred to receive only one release may contact the the orders department at Walnut Creek CDROM at any time for a full refund or credit towards the next subscription issue.

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FreeBSD is a rapidly developing operating system. Keeping up on the latest developments can be a chore! To keep on top of things, be sure and check this page periodically. Also, you may wish to subscribe to the freebsd-announce mailing list.

For a detailed description of past, present, and future releases, see the Release Information page.

February 1997

January 1997

December 1996

November 1996

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Release Information

Detailed descriptions of past, present, and future releases. Look here first to determine what the latest version of FreeBSD is.

Installing FreeBSD

There are many options for installing FreeBSD, including installation from CDROM, floppy disk, an MS-DOS partition, magnetic tape, anonymous ftp, and NFS. Please read through the installation guide before downloading the entire FreeBSD distribution. If you are installing on a machine connected to the Internet, you may only need to download a single installation disk image!

Distribution Sites

The official sources for FreeBSD are:

If you plan on getting FreeBSD via ftp, please check the listing of mirror sites in the handbook to see if there is a site closer to you. For more information about past, present and future releases in general, please visit the release information page.

Applications and Utility Software

The Packages collection

The FreeBSD packages are a diverse collection of utility and application software that has been ported to FreeBSD. The packages are pre-compiled binaries ready to drop into your system and run.

The Ports collection

The Ports collection is like the packages collection but instead of compiled binaries, the necessary patches and makefiles to compile the source code are provided. For software with important configuration that must be done at compile time, the "port" version may be more useful than the "package" version.

For information about how you can contribute your favorite piece of software to the port collection, have a look at Porting applications and Contributing to FreeBSD in the FreeBSD handbook.

Commercial software

Beginning with FreeBSD Release 2.0.5, FreeBSD includes demo versions of some commercial as well as some shareware products. In addition to the demos available in the FreeBSD distribution, a number of other commercial vendors offer software products specifically for FreeBSD.

&footer; diff --git a/en/branch.sgml b/en/branch.sgml index 537b83dc8d..9a78e7454e 100644 --- a/en/branch.sgml +++ b/en/branch.sgml @@ -1,115 +1,115 @@ + %includes; ]> &header; From jkh, November 4th:

FreeBSD's development stream has, as of today, branched into the 2.2-RELEASE and 3.0-CURRENT development streams. The 2.1-STABLE branch is also still alive, though now in maintenance mode after the release of FreeBSD-2.1.7.

This branch has occurred so that 2.2 may be readied for release without impacting significant new developments, like SMP support, in the mainstream -current branch.

Modulo any of our usual two-week slips here and there, here is our release schedule for 97:

February 1997

March 1997

Late Spring 1997

This is also probably as good a time as any to announce that new XFree86 3.2 binaries, with early Matrox support, are available.

Thanks to The XFree86 project for the timely release, which will be distributed with 2.2-RELEASE and 2.1.7-RELEASE.

Lest there be any confusion about the 2.1.7 and 2.2 releases coming so close together, let me also just explain that the two branches of development had really very little to do with one another, and the fact that both branches came to release status around the same time was simply how the scheduling worked out. When engineering is allowed to do the scheduling, it rarely employs traditional marketing stratagems. :)

In summary:

As always, all branches of FreeBSD development are available from a single CVS repository which may be freely replicated to your own machine (see the handbook) or browsed via the WEB.

Please do not hesitate to use this valuable resource!

Note for CDROM customers:

If you are a regular FreeBSD subscription customer of Walnut Creek CDROM, you will receive -both 2.1.6 and 2.2 releases. Those who have already received +both 2.1.6 and 2.2 releases. Those who have already received a 2.1.6 CD are also entitled to a free upgrade to 2.1.7 and should contact them if you have not already received 2.1.7.

Making each release a full CD distribution was the only way of ensuring that each would meet the quality expectations of each customer base, and any customer who feels they would have preferred to receive only one release may contact the the orders department at Walnut Creek CDROM at any time for a full refund or credit towards the next subscription issue.

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©right;'> FreeBSD Home Page'> &title;
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'> -'> -'> +'> +'> diff --git a/en/news/newsflash.sgml b/en/news/newsflash.sgml index b82d8189a9..567b4ddd98 100644 --- a/en/news/newsflash.sgml +++ b/en/news/newsflash.sgml @@ -1,122 +1,127 @@ + %includes; ]> - + &header;

FreeBSD is a rapidly developing operating system. Keeping up on the latest developments can be a chore! To keep on top of things, be sure and check this page periodically. Also, you may wish to subscribe to the freebsd-announce mailing list.

For a detailed description of past, present, and future releases, see the Release Information page.

February 1997

    +
  • 20-Feb-1997 + FreeBSD + 2.1.7-RELEASE is now available. Read the + + README.TXT file for more information about it.

  • 10-Feb-1997 FreeBSD 3.0-970209-SNAP has been released. Read the README.TXT file for more information about this release.

  • 06-Feb-1997 A serious security problem affecting FreeBSD 2.1.6 and earlier systems was found. The problem has been corrected within the -stable, -current, and RELENG_2_2 source trees. As an additional precaution, FreeBSD 2.1.6 is no longer available from the FTP distribution sites. An update release (provisionally "FreeBSD 2.1.7") is expected shortly. You can read more about the problem and solution from the FreeBSD-SA-97:01.setlocale security announcement.

  • 06-Feb-1997 The final pre-release version of FreeBSD, FreeBSD 2.2-GAMMA, is now available. The README.TXT file has more information.

  • 05-Feb-1997 The administrative position of FreeBSD Project President has been eliminated with the resignation of former president Jordan K. Hubbard.

  • 02-Feb-1997 A snap-of-the-day server has been set up for the most current snapshot release of FreeBSD 2.2. Read the README.TXT file for more information.

January 1997

December 1996

  • 24-Dec-1996 FreeBSD 2.2-BETA has been released. Please see the Release Notes for more information.

  • 13-Dec-1996 FreeBSD 2.2-RELEASE will not support installation on machines with less than 5MB of RAM or 1.2MB floppy drives. Please see the original announcement for more information.

November 1996

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Release Information

Detailed descriptions of past, present, and future releases. Look here first to determine what the latest version of FreeBSD is.

Installing FreeBSD

There are many options for installing FreeBSD, including installation from CDROM, floppy disk, an MS-DOS partition, magnetic tape, anonymous ftp, and NFS. Please read through the installation guide before downloading the entire FreeBSD distribution. If you are installing on a machine connected to the Internet, you may only need to download a single installation disk image!

Distribution Sites

The official sources for FreeBSD are:

If you plan on getting FreeBSD via ftp, please check the listing of mirror sites in the handbook to see if there is a site closer to you. For more information about past, present and future releases in general, please visit the release information page.

Applications and Utility Software

The Packages collection

The FreeBSD packages are a diverse collection of utility and application software that has been ported to FreeBSD. The packages are pre-compiled binaries ready to drop into your system and run.

The Ports collection

The Ports collection is like the packages collection but instead of compiled binaries, the necessary patches and makefiles to compile the source code are provided. For software with important configuration that must be done at compile time, the "port" version may be more useful than the "package" version.

For information about how you can contribute your favorite piece of software to the port collection, have a look at Porting applications and Contributing to FreeBSD in the FreeBSD handbook.

Commercial software

Beginning with FreeBSD Release 2.0.5, FreeBSD includes demo versions of some commercial as well as some shareware products. In addition to the demos available in the FreeBSD distribution, a number of other commercial vendors offer software products specifically for FreeBSD.

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