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commit 81ef91cff6070cb603ed173990795e6f61e83477
Merge: 8215976 9508ef3
Author: Stefano Lattarini <address@hidden>
Date:   Sat Dec 10 20:31:40 2011 +0100

    Merge branch 'maint' into branch-1.11
    
    * maint:
      release: don't run "make distcheck" automatically
      hacking: update on-line documentation for stable releases only
      hacking: described release procedure applies to beta releases too
      readme: the documentation is production quality now
      hacking: tell about platform-testers mailing list
      hacking: we don't use sources.redhat.com anymore
      hacking: miscellaneous minor fixes

commit 8215976e33c4efef5beae1c897c0a7e64fcda7a2
Author: Stefano Lattarini <address@hidden>
Date:   Sat Dec 10 20:25:07 2011 +0100

    maint: post-release version bump
    
    * configure.ac, NEWS: Bump version to 1.11.1c, as per HACKING
    suggestions.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary of changes:
 ChangeLog                      |   15 +++++++++++++
 HACKING                        |   44 +++++++++++++++++++--------------------
 Makefile.am                    |    6 +++-
 Makefile.in                    |    4 +-
 NEWS                           |    4 +-
 README-alpha                   |    3 --
 aclocal.m4                     |    2 +-
 configure                      |   20 +++++++++---------
 configure.ac                   |    2 +-
 doc/Makefile.in                |    2 +-
 lib/Automake/Makefile.in       |    2 +-
 lib/Automake/tests/Makefile.in |    2 +-
 lib/Makefile.in                |    2 +-
 lib/am/Makefile.in             |    2 +-
 m4/Makefile.in                 |    2 +-
 m4/amversion.m4                |    4 +-
 tests/Makefile.in              |    2 +-
 17 files changed, 65 insertions(+), 53 deletions(-)

diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index 667dc65..c274425 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,5 +1,20 @@
 2011-12-10  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
 
+       release: don't run "make distcheck" automatically
+       * Makefile.am (git-dist): The developers should test extensively
+       before finally creating the release tarball; so don't run "make
+       distcheck" on their behalf here; instead ...
+       * HACKING (Release procedure): ... state here that "make check"
+       and "make distcheck" should be run before calling "make git-dist".
+
+2011-12-10  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       maint: post-release version bump
+       * configure.ac, NEWS: Bump version to 1.11.1c, as per HACKING
+       suggestions.
+
+2011-12-10  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
        Beta version 1.11.1b (will become 1.11.2)
        * configure.ac (AC_INIT): Bump version number to 1.11.1b.
        * NEWS: Likewise.
diff --git a/HACKING b/HACKING
index 1cc43fe..1208e32 100644
--- a/HACKING
+++ b/HACKING
@@ -10,12 +10,18 @@
 ================================================================
 = Administrivia
 
+* The correct response to most actual bugs is to write a new test case
+  which demonstrates the bug.  Then fix the bug, re-run the test suite,
+  and check everything in.
+
 * If you incorporate a change from somebody on the net:
   First, if it is a large change, you must make sure they have signed the
   appropriate paperwork.
   Second, be sure to add their name and email address to THANKS
 
 * If a change fixes a test, mention the test in the ChangeLog entry.
+  If a change fixes a bug registered in the Automake debbugs tracker,
+  mention the bug number in the ChangeLog entry.
 
 * If somebody reports a new bug, mention his name in the ChangeLog entry
   and in the test case you write.  Put him into THANKS.
@@ -24,10 +30,6 @@
   sure to add a test case for it, and to reference such test case from
   a proper Texinfo comment.
 
-* The correct response to most actual bugs is to write a new test case
-  which demonstrates the bug.  Then fix the bug, re-run the test suite,
-  and check everything in.
-
 * Some files in the automake package are not owned by automake.  These
   files should never be edited here.  These files are
       COPYING (from FSF),
@@ -151,9 +153,9 @@
 
 * There may be a number of longer-lived feature branches for new developments.
   They should be based off of a common ancestor of all active branches to
-  which the feature should be merged later.  The next branch may serve as
-  common ground for feature merging and testing, should they not be ready
-  for master yet.
+  which the feature should or might be merged later.  The next branch may
+  serve as common ground for feature merging and testing, should they not
+  be ready for master yet.
 
 * For merges from branches other than maint, prefer 'git merge --log' over
   plain 'git merge', so that a later 'git log' gives an indication of which
@@ -187,6 +189,10 @@
 ================================================================
 = Release procedure
 
+* The steps outlined here are meant to be followed for alpha and stable
+  releases as well.  Where differences are expected, they will be
+  explicitly described.
+
 * Fetch new versions of the files that are maintained by the FSF.
   Commit.  Unfortunately you need an FSF account to do this.
   (You can also use `make fetch', but that is still woefully incomplete.)
@@ -200,7 +206,7 @@
 
 * Update ChangeLog.
 
-* Run ./bootstrap, ./configure, make.
+* Run "./bootstrap && ./configure && make && make check && make distcheck".
 
 * Run `make release-stats' if release statistics in doc/automake.texi
   have not been updated yet.
@@ -218,18 +224,7 @@
 * Don't forget to `git push' your changes so they appear in the public
   git tree.
 
-* Update the web pages at sources.redhat.com:
-  - bump version in index.rst,
-  - add entry to news.rst,
-  - run `make' to update .html files,
-  - create manuals:
-      cd doc
-      make pdf
-      make html MAKEINFOFLAGS=--no-split
-  - copy automake.html and automake.pdf to web cvs,
-  - add ChangeLog entry and commit.
-
-* Update the manuals at www.gnu.org:
+* For stable releases, update the manuals at www.gnu.org:
   - Generate manuals:
     cd doc
     wget 
"http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/~checkout~/texinfo/texinfo/util/gendocs.sh";
@@ -240,9 +235,12 @@
   - Check for link errors, fix them, recheck until convergence:
     <http://validator.w3.org/checklink>
 
-* Send announcement at least to address@hidden, and
-  address@hidden  If not an alpha, announcement must also go to
-  address@hidden  Copy this announcement into the NEWS feed at
+* Send the announcement at least to <address@hidden> and
+  <address@hidden>.  If the release is a stable one, the announcement
+  must also go to <address@hidden>; if it is an alpha or beta release,
+  announcement should be sent also to <address@hidden>, to
+  maximize the possibility of early testing on exotic or proprietary
+  systems.  Finally, copy the announcement into the NEWS feed at
   <https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/automake>.
 
 -----
diff --git a/Makefile.am b/Makefile.am
index 51eeb23..d0dc846 100644
--- a/Makefile.am
+++ b/Makefile.am
@@ -568,8 +568,10 @@ git-dist: maintainer-check
          echo "NEWS not updated; not releasing" 1>&2; \
          exit 1;                               \
        fi
-## Build the distribution
-       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) distcheck
+## Build the distribution.  We expect the developer to have already run
+## "make check" and "make distcheck" on his own (as required in the
+## HACKING file, section "Release procedure").
+       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) dist
 ## Finally, if anything was successful, commit the last changes and tag
 ## the release in the repository.  We don't use RCS keywords so it's OK
 ## to distribute the files before they were committed.
diff --git a/Makefile.in b/Makefile.in
index 0b977bc..aa7c9bf 100644
--- a/Makefile.in
+++ b/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
@@ -1256,7 +1256,7 @@ git-dist: maintainer-check
          echo "NEWS not updated; not releasing" 1>&2; \
          exit 1;                               \
        fi
-       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) distcheck
+       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) dist
        cd $(srcdir) && git commit -a -s && \
           git tag -s "v$(VERSION)" -m "Release $(VERSION)"
 
diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 59a3810..290578e 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-New in 1.11.1b:
+New in 1.11.1c:
 
 * WARNING: Future backward-incompatibilities!
 
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ New in 1.11.1b:
     the `${infodir}/dir' file, by exporting the new environment variable
     `AM_UPDATE_INFO_DIR' to the value "no".
 
-Bugs fixed in 1.11.1b:
+Bugs fixed in 1.11.1c:
 
 * Bugs introduced by 1.11:
 
diff --git a/README-alpha b/README-alpha
index 193a6dd..820bf73 100644
--- a/README-alpha
+++ b/README-alpha
@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 This is a test release of this package.  Using it more or less
 implicitly signs you up to help me find whatever problems you report.
 
-The documentation still needs more work.  Suggestions welcome.
-Patches even more welcome.
-
 Please send comments and problem reports about this test release to
 address@hidden  This program will get better only if you report the
 problems you encounter.
diff --git a/aclocal.m4 b/aclocal.m4
index fafb6cc..609122c 100644
--- a/aclocal.m4
+++ b/aclocal.m4
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# generated automatically by aclocal 1.11.1b -*- Autoconf -*-
+# generated automatically by aclocal 1.11.1c -*- Autoconf -*-
 
 # Copyright (C) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004,
 # 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Free Software Foundation,
diff --git a/configure b/configure
index 7241054..fe20660 100755
--- a/configure
+++ b/configure
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #! /bin/sh
 # Guess values for system-dependent variables and create Makefiles.
-# Generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68 for GNU Automake 1.11.1b.
+# Generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68 for GNU Automake 1.11.1c.
 #
 # Report bugs to <address@hidden>.
 #
@@ -560,8 +560,8 @@ MAKEFLAGS=
 # Identity of this package.
 PACKAGE_NAME='GNU Automake'
 PACKAGE_TARNAME='automake'
-PACKAGE_VERSION='1.11.1b'
-PACKAGE_STRING='GNU Automake 1.11.1b'
+PACKAGE_VERSION='1.11.1c'
+PACKAGE_STRING='GNU Automake 1.11.1c'
 PACKAGE_BUGREPORT='address@hidden'
 PACKAGE_URL='http://www.gnu.org/software/automake/'
 
@@ -1199,7 +1199,7 @@ if test "$ac_init_help" = "long"; then
   # Omit some internal or obsolete options to make the list less imposing.
   # This message is too long to be a string in the A/UX 3.1 sh.
   cat <<_ACEOF
-\`configure' configures GNU Automake 1.11.1b to adapt to many kinds of systems.
+\`configure' configures GNU Automake 1.11.1c to adapt to many kinds of systems.
 
 Usage: $0 [OPTION]... [VAR=VALUE]...
 
@@ -1268,7 +1268,7 @@ fi
 
 if test -n "$ac_init_help"; then
   case $ac_init_help in
-     short | recursive ) echo "Configuration of GNU Automake 1.11.1b:";;
+     short | recursive ) echo "Configuration of GNU Automake 1.11.1c:";;
    esac
   cat <<\_ACEOF
 
@@ -1337,7 +1337,7 @@ fi
 test -n "$ac_init_help" && exit $ac_status
 if $ac_init_version; then
   cat <<\_ACEOF
-GNU Automake configure 1.11.1b
+GNU Automake configure 1.11.1c
 generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68
 
 Copyright (C) 2010 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
@@ -1354,7 +1354,7 @@ cat >config.log <<_ACEOF
 This file contains any messages produced by compilers while
 running configure, to aid debugging if configure makes a mistake.
 
-It was created by GNU Automake $as_me 1.11.1b, which was
+It was created by GNU Automake $as_me 1.11.1c, which was
 generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68.  Invocation command line was
 
   $ $0 $@
@@ -2228,7 +2228,7 @@ fi
 
 # Define the identity of the package.
  PACKAGE='automake'
- VERSION='1.11.1b'
+ VERSION='1.11.1c'
 
 
 cat >>confdefs.h <<_ACEOF
@@ -3324,7 +3324,7 @@ cat >>$CONFIG_STATUS <<\_ACEOF || ac_write_fail=1
 # report actual input values of CONFIG_FILES etc. instead of their
 # values after options handling.
 ac_log="
-This file was extended by GNU Automake $as_me 1.11.1b, which was
+This file was extended by GNU Automake $as_me 1.11.1c, which was
 generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68.  Invocation command line was
 
   CONFIG_FILES    = $CONFIG_FILES
@@ -3379,7 +3379,7 @@ _ACEOF
 cat >>$CONFIG_STATUS <<_ACEOF || ac_write_fail=1
 ac_cs_config="`$as_echo "$ac_configure_args" | sed 's/^ //; 
s/[\\""\`\$]/\\\\&/g'`"
 ac_cs_version="\\
-GNU Automake config.status 1.11.1b
+GNU Automake config.status 1.11.1c
 configured by $0, generated by GNU Autoconf 2.68,
   with options \\"\$ac_cs_config\\"
 
diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index 8983660..af513ac 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-AC_INIT([GNU Automake], [1.11.1b], address@hidden)
+AC_INIT([GNU Automake], [1.11.1c], address@hidden)
 
 m4_ifndef([AC_PACKAGE_URL],
          [AC_SUBST([PACKAGE_URL], [http://www.gnu.org/software/automake/])])
diff --git a/doc/Makefile.in b/doc/Makefile.in
index 9ba218f..3d42524 100644
--- a/doc/Makefile.in
+++ b/doc/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/lib/Automake/Makefile.in b/lib/Automake/Makefile.in
index 554c04c..a0dfcb8 100644
--- a/lib/Automake/Makefile.in
+++ b/lib/Automake/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/lib/Automake/tests/Makefile.in b/lib/Automake/tests/Makefile.in
index c35d570..802d064 100644
--- a/lib/Automake/tests/Makefile.in
+++ b/lib/Automake/tests/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/lib/Makefile.in b/lib/Makefile.in
index 2e53bfe..4c652d0 100644
--- a/lib/Makefile.in
+++ b/lib/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/lib/am/Makefile.in b/lib/am/Makefile.in
index 0cd6387..5152c57 100644
--- a/lib/am/Makefile.in
+++ b/lib/am/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/m4/Makefile.in b/m4/Makefile.in
index 93d6a1b..510f0d7 100644
--- a/m4/Makefile.in
+++ b/m4/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
diff --git a/m4/amversion.m4 b/m4/amversion.m4
index e15a6b3..b7846c1 100644
--- a/m4/amversion.m4
+++ b/m4/amversion.m4
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ AC_DEFUN([AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION],
 [am__api_version='1.11'
 dnl Some users find AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION and mistake it for a way to
 dnl require some minimum version.  Point them to the right macro.
-m4_if([$1], [1.11.1b], [],
+m4_if([$1], [1.11.1c], [],
       [AC_FATAL([Do not call $0, use AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE([$1]).])])dnl
 ])
 
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ m4_define([_AM_AUTOCONF_VERSION], [])
 # Call AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION and AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION so they can be traced.
 # This function is AC_REQUIREd by AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE.
 AC_DEFUN([AM_SET_CURRENT_AUTOMAKE_VERSION],
-[AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION([1.11.1b])dnl
+[AM_AUTOMAKE_VERSION([1.11.1c])dnl
 m4_ifndef([AC_AUTOCONF_VERSION],
   [m4_copy([m4_PACKAGE_VERSION], [AC_AUTOCONF_VERSION])])dnl
 _AM_AUTOCONF_VERSION(m4_defn([AC_AUTOCONF_VERSION]))])
diff --git a/tests/Makefile.in b/tests/Makefile.in
index e562685..8a0bc99 100644
--- a/tests/Makefile.in
+++ b/tests/Makefile.in
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1b from Makefile.am.
+# Makefile.in generated by automake 1.11.1c from Makefile.am.
 # @configure_input@
 
 # Copyright (C) 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,


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