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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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** 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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* 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''' | ||
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== 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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== Add-ons == | == Add-ons == | ||
* 13k Collections made since launch | |||
* 81% Compatibility | |||
* Extend Firefox Contest | |||
* Nick Nguyen speaking this week FISL in Brazil | |||
== Webdev == | == Webdev == | ||
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== 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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