First version of the check file for 2.6.0b release

releases/check2.6.0b.txt

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+HYPRE Beta Release Checklist
+
+Beta releases tend to occur somewhat frequently.  They may include new
+technology, but they are reasonably stable.
+
+See the Developer's Manual for more information on creating new releases.
+
+The following steps must be completed, initialed & dated on the [] line by
+the responsible project member before the release is made available to users.
+
+
+- Decision made for release number 2.6.0b
+
+  [rdf 1/13/2010]
+
+- Copy this file to 'check{release number}.txt'.
+
+  [rdf 2/2/2010]
+
+- Create a tracker issue "New hypre release {number}" advising project personnel
+  of release decision and tentative date with a request to not disrupt the
+  repository until the release is complete.
+
+  [rdf 1/14/2010]
+
+- Update user, reference, and developer manuals with information regarding
+  contents of this release.
+
+  [rdf 1/29/2010]
+
+- Update 'CHANGELOG' file with information regarding contents of this release.
+
+  []
+
+- Verify that all agreed-upon changes have been committed.
+
+  []
+
+- Project Lead review and/or concurrence to release.
+
+  []
+
+- Update 'config/configure.in' with release number and date, then run
+  'config/bootstrap' and commit changes to the repository.
+
+  []
+
+- Tag repository with release number.
+
+  []
+
+- Create release tar file by running the 'tools/mkdist' script (for more
+  information, do 'mkdist -help').  This can be run from within any directory,
+  just be sure to use the latest version of the 'mkdist' script.
+
+  []
+
+- Run the 'AUTOTEST/testdist.sh' script to verify a stable release.  For more
+  information on running this script, do 'testdist.sh -help'.  If any of the
+  tests fail, untag the repository, make necessary corrections, and start over.
+
+  []
+
+- Commit the verification file generated by the 'testdist.sh' script into the
+  releases/ directory of the repository.
+
+  []
+
+- On the CASC cluster, copy tar file to '/usr/casc/hypre'.
+
+  []
+
+- Put release on download page, and inform project team and other appropriate
+  users of availability.
+
+  []
+
+- FINAL CERTIFICATION: Verify that all steps have been signed off and commit
+  this file to the repository.
+
+  []