When it comes time to deploy a release (both milestones and final) several conditions must be met:
Appropriate testing has been done on the image
There are no known bugs which cause data loss or damage to hardware
The image must not be oversized
Xubuntu must be of sufficient quality that it would not damage Xubuntu's, Ubuntu's, or any of the other flavors' reputation/image.
When a release is made, the Xubuntu Release Team must follow the release process specified below. The release process ensures that the new release has sufficient release notes and release announcement and that all release-specific communication is updated to inform about the new release. Where needed, advice from the Ubuntu release team should be asked for.
| Scheduled time | Action |
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| User Interface Freeze | Upload artwork and slideshow packages |
| Documentation String Freeze | Update translation templates |
| Non-Language Pack Translation Deadline | Upload documentation and slideshow packages |
| 14 days before release | Reminder to update the website FAQ (final release only) |
| 7 days before release | Start preparing release notes and release announcement |
| Release day | Publish release announcement and notes |
| After release (final release only) | Set the new development version as the default in the tracker |
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Maintaining |