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 == Summary ==
-In order to support our new shorter release cycle, we need a mechanism by which users can switch what channel they are to get on that update path. This applies to users who are on the experimental (new), beta and final channels.
+In order to support our new shorter release cycle, we need a mechanism by which users can switch the release channel they are on and get on a different update path. This applies to users who are on the experimental(new), beta and final channels.
-The nightly channel is a separate path and they will continue to receive the nightly updates for mozilla-central. In order for those users to get on a different channel ie: beta, they must first download a beta build.
+The nightly channel is a separate path and they will continue to receive the nightly updates from mozilla-central. In order for those users to get on a different channel ie: beta, they must first download a beta build.
-Implementation includes some back end work as well as minimal front-end UI for doing the switching.
+Implementation includes some back end work as well as minimal front-end UI for doing the switching. This feature is being coordinated with another effort on how to message the new release plan to users and migrate them to the right place.
 == Release Requirements ==