[Mapserver-dev] MapServer CVS branched for v4.2

[Daniel Morissette]

A few minutes ago I have created a branch for the 4.2 stable release 
version in the mapserver CVS. The branch is called 'branch-4-2', and 
this means that the main CVS trunk is now version 4.3 (development).

Steve will disable the WCS stuff in the 4.2 branch and will package the 
4.2 beta1 release when he's done.

Please keep in mind that version 4.2 is a stable branch and we shouldn't 
make any new developments in this branch: just critical fixes that will 
eventually be released as 4.2.x. (the same way as we've handled the 
3.6.x and 4.0.x releases).  Also, when fixing *any* bug in a stable 
branch, always add a note to the HISTORY.TXT.  Release notes are 
especially important for users in a stable branch.

BTW, I know some of you find that branch stuff confusing, so here are 
some quick reminders for those not familiar with CVS branches:

- To checkout a new copy of the 4.2 branch, use:

    cvs -d :pserver:<yourlogin>@cvs.gis.umn.edu:/data2/cvsroot checkout 
-r branch-4-2 mapserver

- To convert an existing source tree to the 4.2 branch:

    cvs update -r branch-4-2

- To convert a 4.2 branch source tree to use the main trunk (i.e. remove 
the branch's sticky tag in your checked out source)

    cvs update -A

- To tell which branch is currently checked out in your source directory:

    cvs status map.h

... and look at the Sticky Tag value.  If it says nothing then you have 
checked out the HEAD (main trunk).  If you have checked out a branch 
then the sticky tag will say something like:
    Sticky Tag:          branch-4-2 (branch: 1.302.2)


Daniel
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  Daniel Morissette               dmorissette at dmsolutions.ca
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