[Python-Dev] Python 2.2b1 - release branch created

[Barry A. Warsaw]

I've created the Python 2.2b1 release branch.  The CVS tag is
`r22b1-branch'.  There's also a tag `r22b1-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 still
okay, but 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
October 19).  After the release is done, the branch will be merged
back into the trunk.

Please note too that with the release of 2.2 beta 1, there is now a
feature freeze on the trunk until after the 2.2 final release is made.
According to PEP 251, this is currently scheduled for 19-Dec-2001.
Those of you with commit privileges, please respect the feature
freeze!  You can use SourceForge to archive any feature requests or
feature patches for 2.3.  If you're unsure whether a change you want
to make is a feature or a bug fix, contact us first.

Enjoy,
-Barry