1These process documents are used by those involved in releasing Xen to
2help keep the releases high quality, our release preparation
3well-organised, and to help avoid errors.
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5They are living documents, and no special approval is needed to modify
6them beyond the usual acks for commit.  They should be updated as and
7when it seems expediant.
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9Also, these documents are not to be slavishly followed.  Intelligent
10application of the guidelines means understanding, and giving effect
11to, the purpose behind any imprecation.
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13Especially, the shell runes should not be executed blindly.  They are
14prompts to think about what should be done, and in what order; but
15often, the standard runes are not appropriate.
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