Finalizing new alpha release.

releases/check2.8.3a.txt

@@ -43,19 +43,30 @@ the responsible project member before the release is made available to users.
 
 - Tag repository with release number (e.g., 'cvs rtag V2-8-3a linear_solvers').
 
-  [rdf ]
+  [rdf 9/28/2012]
 
 - Create release tar files 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.
 
-  [rdf ]
+  [rdf 9/28/2012]
+
+- 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.
+
+  [rdf 9/28/2012 **OPTIONAL**]
+
+- Commit the verification file generated by the 'testdist.sh' script into the
+  releases/ directory of the repository.
+
+  [rdf 9/28/2012 **OPTIONAL**]
 
 - On the CASC cluster, copy tar file to '/usr/casc/hypre'.
 
-  [rdf ]
+  [rdf 9/28/2012]
 
 - FINAL CERTIFICATION: Verify that all steps have been signed off and commit
   this file to the repository.
 
-  [rdf ]
+  [rdf 9/28/2012]

releases/checklist_alpha.txt

@@ -51,6 +51,17 @@ the responsible project member before the release is made available to users.
 
   []
 
+- 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.
+
+  [**OPTIONAL**]
+
+- Commit the verification file generated by the 'testdist.sh' script into the
+  releases/ directory of the repository.
+
+  [**OPTIONAL**]
+
 - On the CASC cluster, copy tar file to '/usr/casc/hypre'.
 
   []