In software release cycle terms, a release candidate is the bridge between a beta and a final release. It's the moment we say we think this is ready, but we're happy to be proved wrong. In other words, the core functionality and stability is all there (without 'blocker' bugs), but we want your help to push the newest versions to their limits. That can mean testing on various servers, with different operating systems and browsers and putting the new features through their paces with stress tests.
Today, we're happy to announce the release of Airtime 1.9 RC1 and Newscoop 3.6 RC1!
Airtime 1.9 RC1
There's lots to get excited about in the new Airtime release, including:
- New file storage system (human readable file structure, 'watched' folders, magic file synchronisation)
- Output to Shoutcast
- A new "Program Manager" role.
- Frontend widgets are much easier to use and can be modified with CSS
- Graceful recovery from reboot and no more rebooting after install
- All in all, 150+ improvements, fixes and new features
So, get testing! You can log on to our cutting edge test install by visiting airtime-dev.sourcefabric.org (user: admin | password: admin). For the brave and the bold, the install guide is here if you want to test that side of things.
See below if you run into any bugs and want to report them (please do!)
Newscoop 3.6 RC1
Plenty of exciting new features here too.
- Powered-up geolocation tools and new dynamic maps function
- Theme management - download themes and switch looks from with Newscoop's back end
- Vastly improved user permissions and management
- Pluggable comments system
- Import from WordPress or NewsML
Install from either GIT or tarball, instructions on the developer's wiki.
Found a bug?
Great! That's what this is all about! Even the most non-technical users play a vital role in keeping our software bug-free. We value and process each and every bug and feedback report. Submitting a bug couldn’t be easier.
- Sign up for a Sourcefabric account at login.sourcefabric.org
- Follow the link to our Bug Tracker platform and click Create Issue up in the top right of the screen.
You can also discuss the new features and make suggestions in the Airtime and Newscoop forums. All the developers hang out there! Your feedback and testing keeps our software stable and improving, which in turn helps those that use it. Thanks for helping!