Platform/2010-06-08

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Notices / Schedule

• Firefox 3.6.4
  • 493,714 build #6 users on Windows, still climbing
  • Unable to set a schedule in stone due to lack of information (see blocker section)
  • Will turn off OOPP and ship if there is an active exploit for a security bug that is fixed in the update

• Firefox 3.5.10
  • Decided to keep tied to 3.6.4 to make Linux vendor's lives easier
    • Argument for decoupling decision was made based on potential issues, whereas the negative effects on Linux vendors are known and quantifiable

• Firefox 3.6.6
  • 1.9.2.5 was used by Fennec, so next platform version is 1.9.2.6. We will keep the version #'s coherent by naming it Firefox 3.6.6
  • If we need a chemspill for 3.6.4, this will be off the 3.6.4 relbranch
  • If no chemspill, planning early-to mid july, making sure to have this out before BlackHat in late July
  • I will be moving the blocking flags and status flags as appropriate
  • If you have approvals for 1.9.2.5 they are now for 1.9.2.6

Blocker Report

• Firefox 3.6.4
  • Still trying to get more information about bug 569104, which is the last blocker
    • Have gone through about 6 people at CNet and 5 or so groups, escalating!
  • Watching bug 563361. Not sure of scope of problem but can't block with current information
  • If you know of any bugs that should be a blocker, please email clegnitto@mozilla.com.

• Firefox 3.5.10
  • No known blockers