Hi,
As we come towards the end of the Linaro 11.05 cycle, Ubuntu is reaching its release one month sooner. This provides unique challenges for our Ubuntu-based images; Ubuntu LEB, developer, nano and ALIP. In order to help alleviate any confusion surrounding freeze dates and archive uploads the follow rules and dates apply:
2011-04-14 : The Ubuntu main archive and seeded packages are frozen. Only important bug fixes will be allowed to packages that are included in the Ubuntu images. Packages that are in main, universe, multiverse, and overlays that are not part of an Ubuntu image can continue to be uploaded.
2011-04-21 : Only Ubuntu release blocking bugs will be fixed from this period onwards. Changes to non-seeded packages can continue to be made as before.
2011-04-26 : Changes to unseeded universe and multiverse packages are frozen. Changes to overlays can continue.
2011-04-28 : Ubuntu final release (Natty).
2011-04-29 : Changes to Natty archive packages can be made using the natty-updates archive. Fixes first go into natty-proposed and when tested and verified are uploaded to natty-updates to be included in Linaro images. Both natty-proposed and natty-updates are enabled on the Linaro images for testing.
2011-05-19 : Linaro Release Candidate images are selected. All updates to packages need to be tested and in the natty-updates archive by this date. natty-proposed is disabled from the images.
2011-05-21 : Linaro Release Candidate made. Only critical bug fixes will be made from this period onwards using either the natty-updates mechanism or overlays if no over solution is available.
2011-05-28 : Linaro 11.05 final images released
This information is available on the Linaro wiki at:
http://wiki.linaro.org/Cycles/1105/Schedule
If you have further question please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Regards, Jamie. -- Linaro Release Manager | Platform Project Manager