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* Dan Witte now full time! He's initially working with Taras on static analysis. | * Dan Witte now full time! He's initially working with Taras on static analysis. | ||
* Check out [http://blog.mozilla.com/cjones/2009/06/21/multi-process-firefox-coming-to-an-internets-near-you/ Chris Jones' post] on a very raw demo of our ongoing multi-process browser work. This work completes [ | * Check out [http://blog.mozilla.com/cjones/2009/06/21/multi-process-firefox-coming-to-an-internets-near-you/ Chris Jones' post] on a very raw demo of our ongoing multi-process browser work. This work completes [[Content_Processes#Phase_I:_Bootstrap|Phase I]], and we're really excited to see such great progress so quickly. | ||
* Last week, Andreas Gal, David Anderson, and David Mandelin were in Dublin for [http://www-plan.cs.colorado.edu/~pldi09/ PLDI] to present their paper | * Last week, Andreas Gal, David Anderson, and David Mandelin were in Dublin for [http://www-plan.cs.colorado.edu/~pldi09/ PLDI] to present their paper ''Trace-based Just-in-Time Type Specialization for Dynamic Languages'', which describes some of the guts of TraceMonkey, the new Javascript engine and a key feature of Firefox 3.5. | ||
* Oh, and no new blockers holding the release. So far. | * Oh, and no new blockers holding the release. So far. | ||
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== TB 3 == | == TB 3 == | ||
* 3.0b3 | |||
** GloDa search work in {{bug|474701}} ongoing; final big chunk should land soon, defaulted off. Plan is still to reset 3.0b3 dates after it's been defaulted on for a few days. | |||
** Compact message header [http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/dmose/archives/2009/06/thunderbird_compact_header_mov.html removed from core] in order to make room for better/more polished remaining message header. | |||
== Mobile == | == Mobile == | ||
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** another MU FF3.0.11->FF3.5rc2build2 handed to QA | ** another MU FF3.0.11->FF3.5rc2build2 handed to QA | ||
* TB2.0.0.22 going out today | * TB2.0.0.22 going out today | ||
* Fennec beta and mobile alpha builds | |||
* converted almost all the talos slaves from "dedicated" to "pool-of-talos-slaves" | * converted almost all the talos slaves from "dedicated" to "pool-of-talos-slaves" | ||
** reduced/eliminated wait times? | ** reduced/eliminated wait times? | ||
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''' Test Execution ''' | ''' Test Execution ''' | ||
* Shipped 3.5RC1 [[ | * Shipped 3.5RC1 [[QA/Firefox3.5/TestPlan/RC1|Testplan]], and next day, shipped 3.5RC2 [[QA/Firefox3.5/TestPlan/RC2|Testplan]] | ||
** Extra thanks to qa team, build team, and the fx-team for pulling short notices for builds and tests! | ** Extra thanks to qa team, build team, and the fx-team for pulling short notices for builds and tests! | ||
* Tested Thunderbird 2.0.0.22 | * Tested Thunderbird 2.0.0.22 | ||
* Investigated bugs for 3.0.12 | * Investigated bugs for 3.0.12 | ||
* Tested Firefox 3.0.11 to 3.5 Major Update | * Tested Firefox 3.0.11 to 3.5 Major Update | ||
* Worked with Microsoft to test the .NET Framework Assistant patch for Fx3.0, Fx3.5, and Fx3.0->Fx3.5. See [ | * Worked with Microsoft to test the .NET Framework Assistant patch for Fx3.0, Fx3.5, and Fx3.0->Fx3.5. See [[QA/Firefox3.5/MSFTnetFrameworkTesting|results]] (Thanks AaronMT, tchung) | ||
'''Web Dev Testing''' | '''Web Dev Testing''' | ||
* Tested and shipped [http://serviceweek.mozilla.org/ Mozilla Service Week 1.0]! | * Tested and shipped [http://serviceweek.mozilla.org/ Mozilla Service Week 1.0]! | ||
* [ | * [[Update:Remora_Meeting_Notepad|AMO]]: Verified 5.0.6 bugs. Testing the new 1.3 version of the Add-ons Collections extension. Created a [[QA/Execution/Web_Testing/AMO/5.0.7_Test_Plan|5.0.7 test plan]] | ||
* [ | * [[Support/SUMOdev_Meeting_Notepad|SUMO]]: Tested metrics and screencasts | ||
* [http://www.spreadfirefox.com Spread Firefox] redesign: Worked on testing the "Let's party" page | * [http://www.spreadfirefox.com Spread Firefox] redesign: Worked on testing the "Let's party" page | ||
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** There is a [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/jun/24/testing-mozilla-web-properties-wednesday-june-24-2009-630-pm Testing Web Properties meet-up] - Wednesday, June 24th, 6:30pm in Mountain View, CA. Please RSVP! | ** There is a [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/jun/24/testing-mozilla-web-properties-wednesday-june-24-2009-630-pm Testing Web Properties meet-up] - Wednesday, June 24th, 6:30pm in Mountain View, CA. Please RSVP! | ||
** There is a [http://blog.mozilla.com/tomcat/2009/06/22/erinnerung-meetup-in-berlin/ Berlin Meet-up] on Wednesday, June 24 | ** There is a [http://blog.mozilla.com/tomcat/2009/06/22/erinnerung-meetup-in-berlin/ Berlin Meet-up] on Wednesday, June 24 | ||
** Test day this Friday will be on [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/jun/19/test-web-compability-fennec-10-pre Fennec Web Compatibility] | ** Test day this Friday will be on [http://quality.mozilla.org/events/2009/jun/19/test-web-compability-fennec-10-pre Fennec Web Compatibility] using the 1.0 Pre version. | ||
* Accessibility | * Accessibility: Trying out the new Window-Eyes 7.1 public beta. Marco will include it in his WAI-ARIA shootout. Worked on a [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr&short_desc=&long_desc_type=substring&long_desc=&bug_file_loc_type=allwordssubstr&bug_file_loc=&status_whiteboard_type=allwordssubstr&status_whiteboard=&keywords_type=allwords&keywords=&emailassigned_to1=1&emailtype1=exact&email1=&emailassigned_to2=1&emailreporter2=1&emailqa_contact2=1&emailtype2=exact&email2=&bugidtype=include&bug_id=+444644%2C++441991+%2C+305553+%2C+477599+%2C+391829+%2C+499140+%2C+461921+%2C+498277%2C+493723&votes=&chfieldfrom=&chfieldto=Now&chfieldvalue=&cmdtype=doit&order=Reuse+same+sort+as+last+time&field0-0-0=noop&type0-0-0=noop&value0-0-0= number of 3.next bugs] | ||
* Metrics - Working with Simon on modifications to warehouse transformations. Working with RE to get the mochitest splitter into code coverage runs set-up. Created checks-in vs bugs data table for review by Robert Strong. | * Metrics - Working with Simon on modifications to warehouse transformations. Working with RE to get the mochitest splitter into code coverage runs set-up. Created checks-in vs bugs data table for review by Robert Strong. | ||
''' Test Development ''' | ''' Test Development ''' | ||
* Welcome Heather Arthur! | |||
* Javascript Ref Tests for browser based tests are up for review: {{bug|469718}} | * Javascript Ref Tests for browser based tests are up for review: {{bug|469718}} | ||
* Mozmill Tinderbox integration is getting closer many thanks to bhearsum and catlee! {{bug|457265}} | * Mozmill Tinderbox integration is getting closer many thanks to bhearsum and catlee! {{bug|457265}} | ||
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== Security == | == Security == | ||
* No updates this week. | |||
== Marketing/PR == | == Marketing/PR == | ||
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* Firefox 3.5 Launch Parties: Call to Action (CTA) is live on the home page of SFx. Directions on how to host a party are [http://www.spreadfirefox.com/party here]. | * Firefox 3.5 Launch Parties: Call to Action (CTA) is live on the home page of SFx. Directions on how to host a party are [http://www.spreadfirefox.com/party here]. | ||
* Regional Social Network outreach. We need help updating regional social networks and Mozilla/Firefox groups. Please sign up [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=rsG9h8G5e3-NQDFwdAUrF9w here] if you would like to take on one. | * Regional Social Network outreach. We need help updating regional social networks and Mozilla/Firefox groups. Please sign up [http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=rsG9h8G5e3-NQDFwdAUrF9w here] if you would like to take on one. | ||
'''Mozilla Service Week''' | |||
* Shifting focus to prepping site for localization & building out platform and NPO partners. | |||
'''Infectious Community Art Project''' | |||
* Launched our first set of designs from Infectious artists. Available on [http://infectious.com/firefox Infectious] as laptop and iPhone skins and wallpapers. T-shirts at the [http://www.zazzle.com/mozilla/gifts?cg=196920087940457858 Mozilla Community Store] and also available as [http://www.getpersonas.com/gallery/Designer/infectious Personas!] | |||
* Community design contest to follow in July after Firefox 3.5 launch. | |||
'''PR'''' | '''PR'''' | ||
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* [http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2009 Velocity 2009], June 22-24, 2009, San Jose, CA - Speakers: Dion Almaer, Ben Galbraith & Chris Blizzard. Schedule [http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2009/public/schedule/detail/8486 here]. | * [http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2009 Velocity 2009], June 22-24, 2009, San Jose, CA - Speakers: Dion Almaer, Ben Galbraith & Chris Blizzard. Schedule [http://en.oreilly.com/velocity2009/public/schedule/detail/8486 here]. | ||
* | * [[FISL:2009|FISL 2009]], June 24 - 27, 2009, Porto Alegre, Brazil - Kicking off later this week. | ||
* [ | * [[Renegade_Craft_Fair|Renegade Craft Festival]], July 18 - 19, 2009, San Francisco - Looking to showcase add-ons and demonstrate how to make a persona. | ||
* [ | * [[Event:Maker_Faire_Africa|Maker Faire Africa]] August 14 - 16, 2009, Accra, Ghana - Working out level of participation. Check out the wiki for early details. Let Sarah know if you are interested in helping. To sign up visit the [[FISL:2009|wiki]]. | ||
'''Fastest Firefox''' | '''Fastest Firefox''' | ||
* we're accepting video submissions until 6/28, so please send yours in! Details at http://www.fastestfirefox.com. | * we're accepting video submissions until 6/28, so please send yours in! Details at http://www.fastestfirefox.com. | ||
* releasing the 3rd world record holder video today - the world's fastest banjo player. Will be on the Fastest Firefox site soon, but you can also view | * releasing the 3rd world record holder video today - the world's fastest banjo player. Will be on the Fastest Firefox site soon, but you can also view on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzgTmF01VL4 YouTube]. | ||
'''Joining the Team''' | '''Joining the Team''' | ||
* we're excited that Jeff Zeller has joined the marketing team as a summer intern. He comes to us from Stanford and will be working on various community marketing projects, including launching the Mozilla Creative Collective. | * we're excited that [http://www.twitter.com/jzmozilla Jeff Zeller] has joined the marketing team as a summer intern. He comes to us from Stanford and will be working on various community marketing projects, including launching the Mozilla Creative Collective. | ||
== Support == | == Support == | ||
* 15 screencasts added to SUMO since we released SUMO 1.1 a couple of weeks ago, and more waiting for review! | |||
** Blog post: [http://blog.mozilla.com/sumo/2009/06/18/sumo-11-screencasts-are-here/ Screencasts are here!] | |||
* [http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Support+Firefox Support Firefox Day] coming up this Thursday | |||
** [http://blog.mozilla.com/sumo/2009/06/16/support-firefox-day-new-date-june-25th-2009-10-am-pdt/ Support Firefox Day — new date: June 25th 2009, 10 AM PDT] | |||
== Metrics == | == Metrics == | ||
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== Labs == | == Labs == | ||
* Labs Night this Thursday, 6/25, 6-9pm at 650 Castro. We are excited to welcome Joseph Smarr, CTO at [http://www.plaxo.com/ Plaxo]. More details on the Labs [https://labs.mozilla.com/2009/06/mozilla-labs-meetup-thursday-625/ blog]. | |||
* Snowl 0.3pre1 has been released; more details in the [https://labs.mozilla.com/2009/06/snowl-03pre1/ blog post]. | |||
== Developer Tools == | == Developer Tools == | ||
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== Add-ons == | == Add-ons == | ||
* 13k Collections made since launch | |||
* 81% Compatibility | |||
* Extend Firefox Contest | |||
* Nick Nguyen speaking this week FISL in Brazil | |||
== Webdev == | == Webdev == | ||
* on-site last week | * on-site last week | ||
* AMO 5.0.7 -- work continues | * AMO 5.0.7 -- work continues | ||
* SUMO 1.2 in QA, hoping for launch Thursday | |||
== L10n == | == L10n == | ||
'''Firefox 3.5''' | '''Firefox 3.5''' | ||
* Accepting final changesets to Firefox for RC3 until 9 PM (UTC), June 22, 2009. | |||
'''Web''' | '''Web''' | ||
* Wrapping l10n. Check the [http://l10n.mozilla.org/webdashboard/?project=7 Web Dashboard] for latest information. | |||
'''Tools''' | '''Tools''' | ||
* Axel is in Amsterdam for l10n tools conference | |||
* Gandalf is leading Silme development with hope to release Silme 0.7 by end of week | |||
= Foundation Updates = | = Foundation Updates = | ||
* We'll be '''representing Mozilla at FISL in Brazil''', where Mark will be speaking about [[Education|Mozilla Education]] and [http://commonspace.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/open-video-movement/ open video]. | * We'll be '''representing Mozilla at FISL in Brazil''', where Mark will be speaking about [[Education|Mozilla Education]] and [http://commonspace.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/open-video-movement/ open video]. | ||
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* Chris Howse (AMO) | * Chris Howse (AMO) | ||
** [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=492398 Contributions] | |||
** [[Labs/Jetpack/In The Wild|Jetpack Gallery]] | |||
** [[AMO:Projects/developer.AMO|Developer.AMO]] | |||
* John Ford (Build) | * John Ford (Build) | ||
* Arzhel Younsi (IT) | * Arzhel Younsi (IT) | ||
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= Other Business = | = Other Business = | ||
* Mitchell is leading the decision whether or not to move the update meeting from 1pm PDT to 11am PDT. If you haven't already provided your inputs in the news group, please do so ASAP! See the [http://groups.google.com/group/mozilla.dev.planning/browse_thread/thread/68685672ffb76f6b/1ee3429082df3516?lnk=gst&q=moving#1ee3429082df3516 mozilla.dev.planning Google Group] thread. (AKA "Moving WeeklyUpdate meeting to 11 AM Pacific?" thread in m.d.planning newsgroup.) | |||
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