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* Thomas Schmid for his great work on tab re-ordering and undo tabs on {{bug|468808}}.
* Thomas Schmid for his great work on tab re-ordering and undo tabs on {{bug|468808}}.
* Archaeopteryx or helping out with testing for the quick release of 3.1.9 and thorough and speedy reviews, leading to more secure code for the GetAnAccount addon


=== Conversion Funnel (Priority 0 side project) ===
=== Conversion Funnel (Priority 0 side project) ===
* Funnel Cake builds off of 3.1.9, possibly this Thursday or next Wednesday to release.
* ISPDB, missing some reports for March, last set remains in the 40% conversion rate.


=== Thunderbird Development ===
=== Thunderbird Development ===
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[[Thunderbird/Experiments#Account_Provisioner|Account Provisioner]]:
[[Thunderbird/Experiments#Account_Provisioner|Account Provisioner]]:
* [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/get-an-account/ Version 1.0.4]] released, with some security fixes.
* It still needs some UI work to put free account sign-up in-frame.
* It also still needs some tests.


[https://mozillalabs.com/messaging/search-in-thunderbird/ Search Integration]:
[https://mozillalabs.com/messaging/search-in-thunderbird/ Search Integration]:
* There's been no progress on this, since I was concentrating on other stuff.


==== [[Thunderbird/Experiments|Experiments]] ====
==== [[Thunderbird/Experiments|Experiments]] ====


===== Thunderbird Conversations =====
===== Thunderbird Conversations =====
Little progress, worked on core patches to enable spellchecking in the Thunderbird Conversations quick reply instead.


===== Compose in a tab =====
===== Compose in a tab =====
No progress this week. Works fine, the only feature left before releasing is draft autosave.


===== Thunderbird Sync =====
===== Thunderbird Sync =====
''no progress lately, waiting on patches to land in FF Sync''
===== Account Summary =====
New extension released for Account Summary page : {{bug|489999}}  Please download and try.
===== Ubuntu Unity Integration =====
The Messaging Menu is out on [http://mozillalabs.com/messaging/messaging-menu/ Labs] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/messaging-menu-integration/ AMO].  I've read some positive feedback to the project scattered around on Twitter and Planet Ubuntu.  No direct feedback on the mailing list yet.
The Unity Launcher extension is underway. Screencast soon.


==== Trunk (Miramar) Development ====
==== Trunk (Miramar) Development ====


* Trunk closed due to regression in js engine. Probably only affects unit tests.
** Aiming to re-open today to some extent, we'll either fix the issue or fix the mozilla-central revision to FF 4.0b12 (via buildbot).
* Alpha 3
* Alpha 3
** Waiting to land a few patches, then cut later in the week and release this week or early next week.
* Branching
* Beta 1
** Starting to think about effects of mozilla-2.0 branch. Details coming soon.
** Looking at landing Account Provisioning for beta 1. Timescales still being discussed.
* Beta 2
** Looking at landing OpenSearch for beta 2. Timescales still being discussed.
* [[Thunderbird/Release_Driving/Next_Major_Release_Policy|New blocking policy drafted]]
* Currently working out next alpha/beta schedules.
* Help on fixing blockers would be very useful and appreciated, see [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?quicksearch=ALL%20blocking-thunderbird3.3:needed%20-status-thunderbird3.3:fixed%20-whiteboard:non-code&order=map_assigned_to.login_name,bugs.bug_id this list of higher priority bugs].
* Help on fixing blockers would be very useful and appreciated, see [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?quicksearch=ALL%20blocking-thunderbird3.3:needed%20-status-thunderbird3.3:fixed%20-whiteboard:non-code&order=map_assigned_to.login_name,bugs.bug_id this list of higher priority bugs].


==== Thunderbird Stability & Security Releases ====
==== Thunderbird Stability & Security Releases ====


* Thunderbird 3.1.8 being released today
* Thunderbird 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 released last week.
* Crashes have shown up some issues with the updater which are currently being looked at for the next release.
* Bug Lists: [http://hg.mozilla.org/users/bugzilla_standard8.plus.com/drivertools/raw-file/default/bugtracking/index.html?branch=3.1 3.1]
* Bug Lists: [http://hg.mozilla.org/users/bugzilla_standard8.plus.com/drivertools/raw-file/default/bugtracking/index.html?branch=3.1 3.1]


=== [[Thunderbird:Testing|QA]] Updates ===
=== [[Thunderbird:Testing|QA]] Updates ===
* Maintaining Bugzilla
* [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/thunderbird-testers| tester's mailing list] is low traffic you should subscribe to be warned when testing is going on.
* [[Thunderbird:Testing|The QA page]] is going under a lot of maintenance old content is available [[User:Tsk/bckup|here]]


=== Marketing Updates ===
=== Marketing Updates ===
* PR Update: [http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2381244,00.asp release news], [http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_17523199?nclick_check=1 more news on Gmail outtage and cloud concerns], a lot of Firefox 4 news, get a bit of a halo effect mentioned in many of the same articles
* ADUS: hanging around the 6.9MM total user number, almost ready to crack 7MM.  11% on Thunderbird 2.x
* CEBIT 2011 great job to Ludo for representing us.  [http://perso.hirlimann.net/~ludo/blog/archives/2011/03/cebit-2011-1.html Cebit Report]
* 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 announcements and other PR work.
* Next up:
** Promoting account provisioner build.
** Twitter/Facebook general setup. 
** SWAG work w/ Karen for All Hands.


=== Infrastructure Update  ===
=== Infrastructure Update  ===
* Build Storage: ''upgrades & stability''
* [http://build.mozillamessaging.com/buildbot/staging/ Build Staging Environment]
* Major Updates to 3.1.x
* [https://broker-live.mozillamessaging.com/provider/list Account Provisioning Broker] now production ready


=== Build / Release Update ===
=== Build / Release Update ===
* Staging environment
* Storage troubleshooting
* Thunderbird 3.1.9 release


=== Web Update ===
=== Web Update ===
* Updating Kitsune staging to 2.6, should be ready to start content migrations.
* Working on download page optimizations this week
* account provisioning middleware running live with SSL now


=== Documentation ===
=== Documentation ===
* ongoing: conversion from sumomo to kitsune
** content migration
** [http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/CD9K7mfr5T project plan on EtherPad]
** working on semi-automated data conversion this week
** comment clean-out
* ongoing: doc for finding prefs
** [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird/Documentation/Help_finding_prefs project plan doc on wiki]
** [https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AiPQfj2b4dU_dGZCRlcyZ0MyRGp5OVlOUGJfZDBZQ3c&hl=en&authkey=CNbHvfsK questions and categories]
** stub pages with experimental import data up on sumomo


=== [[Thunderbird/Support|Support]] ===
=== [[Thunderbird/Support|Support]] ===
(If you support Thunderbird or write documentation to help support Thunderbird, please [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tb-support-crew subscribe to the tb-support-crew mailing list] and briefly introduce yourself to the list)
# 763 new support topics (not sure why traffic is so high, last week 500) - [[Media:28Feb-6Mar2011-Community_stats_for_Mozilla_Messaging-1.png]]
# Kitsune KB migration: [[http://etherpad.mozilla.com:9000/CD9K7mfr5T Project Plan]], English Language KB Article Sprint this Tuesday and Wednesday,plan is to get localizers to start localizing on Friday
# [[Thunderbird/Thunderbird3.1SupportIssues|3.1 Support Issues]]
# See [[Thunderbird/StatusMeetings/2011-03-08/SupportAppendix|this week's Support Appendix]] for full Get Satisfaction metrics and other support details


=== Lightning Updates ===
=== Lightning Updates ===
* Lightning will string freeze as soon as Pike has sorted out the needed hackery to make l10n-stage-sj work with our release plans (thanks!)
* comm-central Lightning 1.1a1pre will be renamed 1.0b4pre until Thunderbird branches for 3.3 final.
* The next release will be named 1.0b4, to match with the gap between Tb3.1 and 3.3 (and for emergencies)
* Lightning builds from comm-1.9.2 will likely be stopped soon.
* I won't make the call today as I am sick in bed and not feeling well


=== Status Updates ===
=== Status Updates ===
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=== Attendees  ===
=== Attendees  ===
rebron, dmose, standard8, gozer, roland, clarkbw, jenzed, sancus, ludo, bwinton


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Latest revision as of 17:52, 8 March 2011

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Current Release Schedules
Thunderbird 3.3 Alpha 3 Thunderbird 3.1.10
  • Code Freeze and build start: 14 Mar 23:59
  • Release: 15 or 16 Mar
  • Code freeze: 12 Apr
  • L10n freeze: 12 Apr
  • Builds start: 13/14 Apr
  • QA with builds start: 13/14 Apr
  • Beta period starts: Week of 15 Apr
  • Final release: 28 Apr


Thunderbird Meeting Details :

Remember to press *1 to unmute yourself before talking!

Feel free to ask questions in the meeting either by speaking up or by asking them in #maildev on IRC.

Other ways to get in touch with us can be found on our communications page

Agenda

  • Who's taking minutes? --> rebron
  • Minute taking Schedule. Talk to davida or dmose for schedule changes/additions.
  • Note: this meeting is for interactive discussion. Feel free to ask questions!

Action Items

Friends of the Tree

Thanks to our Friends of the Tree When adding someone to this section, please get their T-Shirt size and send it to rebron@mozillamessaging.com so that he can send them a shirt!

  • Thomas Schmid for his great work on tab re-ordering and undo tabs on bug 468808.
  • Archaeopteryx or helping out with testing for the quick release of 3.1.9 and thorough and speedy reviews, leading to more secure code for the GetAnAccount addon

Conversion Funnel (Priority 0 side project)

  • Funnel Cake builds off of 3.1.9, possibly this Thursday or next Wednesday to release.
  • ISPDB, missing some reports for March, last set remains in the 40% conversion rate.

Thunderbird Development

For more details, see also the driver meeting notes.

Feature Work

Account Provisioner:

  • [Version 1.0.4] released, with some security fixes.
  • It still needs some UI work to put free account sign-up in-frame.
  • It also still needs some tests.

Search Integration:

  • There's been no progress on this, since I was concentrating on other stuff.

Experiments

Thunderbird Conversations

Little progress, worked on core patches to enable spellchecking in the Thunderbird Conversations quick reply instead.

Compose in a tab

No progress this week. Works fine, the only feature left before releasing is draft autosave.

Thunderbird Sync

no progress lately, waiting on patches to land in FF Sync

Account Summary

New extension released for Account Summary page : bug 489999 Please download and try.

Ubuntu Unity Integration

The Messaging Menu is out on Labs and AMO. I've read some positive feedback to the project scattered around on Twitter and Planet Ubuntu. No direct feedback on the mailing list yet.

The Unity Launcher extension is underway. Screencast soon.

Trunk (Miramar) Development

  • Alpha 3
  • Branching
    • Starting to think about effects of mozilla-2.0 branch. Details coming soon.
  • Help on fixing blockers would be very useful and appreciated, see this list of higher priority bugs.

Thunderbird Stability & Security Releases

  • Thunderbird 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 released last week.
  • Crashes have shown up some issues with the updater which are currently being looked at for the next release.
  • Bug Lists: 3.1

QA Updates

  • Maintaining Bugzilla
  • tester's mailing list is low traffic you should subscribe to be warned when testing is going on.
  • The QA page is going under a lot of maintenance old content is available here

Marketing Updates

  • PR Update: release news, more news on Gmail outtage and cloud concerns, a lot of Firefox 4 news, get a bit of a halo effect mentioned in many of the same articles
  • ADUS: hanging around the 6.9MM total user number, almost ready to crack 7MM. 11% on Thunderbird 2.x
  • CEBIT 2011 great job to Ludo for representing us. Cebit Report
  • 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 announcements and other PR work.
  • Next up:
    • Promoting account provisioner build.
    • Twitter/Facebook general setup.
    • SWAG work w/ Karen for All Hands.

Infrastructure Update

Build / Release Update

  • Staging environment
  • Storage troubleshooting
  • Thunderbird 3.1.9 release

Web Update

  • Updating Kitsune staging to 2.6, should be ready to start content migrations.
  • Working on download page optimizations this week
  • account provisioning middleware running live with SSL now

Documentation

  • ongoing: conversion from sumomo to kitsune

Support

(If you support Thunderbird or write documentation to help support Thunderbird, please subscribe to the tb-support-crew mailing list and briefly introduce yourself to the list)

  1. 763 new support topics (not sure why traffic is so high, last week 500) - Media:28Feb-6Mar2011-Community_stats_for_Mozilla_Messaging-1.png
  2. Kitsune KB migration: [Project Plan], English Language KB Article Sprint this Tuesday and Wednesday,plan is to get localizers to start localizing on Friday
  3. 3.1 Support Issues
  4. See this week's Support Appendix for full Get Satisfaction metrics and other support details

Lightning Updates

  • Lightning will string freeze as soon as Pike has sorted out the needed hackery to make l10n-stage-sj work with our release plans (thanks!)
  • comm-central Lightning 1.1a1pre will be renamed 1.0b4pre until Thunderbird branches for 3.3 final.
  • The next release will be named 1.0b4, to match with the gap between Tb3.1 and 3.3 (and for emergencies)
  • Lightning builds from comm-1.9.2 will likely be stopped soon.
  • I won't make the call today as I am sick in bed and not feeling well

Status Updates

See the Mozilla Status Board for status updates specific to developers.

Roundtable Highlights

Attendees

rebron, dmose, standard8, gozer, roland, clarkbw, jenzed, sancus, ludo, bwinton


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