I've created the Python 2.2rc1 release branch. The CVS tag is `r22rc1-branch'. There's also a tag `r22rc1-fork' -- that's the point on the trunk where the branch forks off. So far the only change in the branch is the version number. As usual, no one except Guido and myself (or our authorized bots) should make checkins to the branch. Checkins to the trunk are okay but discouraged, and generally will /not/ be merged into the release branch unless you notify us (a comment in the checkin message would suffice). I'll be cutting the release tomorrow morning local time (Friday December 14). After the release is done, the branch will be merged back into the trunk. Please note that as this is a release candidate, only essential or showstopper bugs should be fixed. Definitely, no new features should be added. According to PEP 251, Python 2.2 final is currently scheduled for 19-Dec-2001. If you're unsure whether to make a change or not, please contact us first. Enjoy, -Barry