Re: Squeak 6.1 | Release Plan ... Code Freeze on June 29

Hi all --

Thanks to Christoph (ct) for pushing the release so diligently! We will 
have beautifully interactive release notes again :-D

New 6.1beta bundles are here: https://files.squeak.org/6.1beta/ (w/ OSVM 
2026.06)

Let's plan to code-freeze next Monday (June 29)

Best
Marcel


Am 28.04.2026 um 09:25 schrieb Marcel Taeumel (H):
>
> Hi all --
>
> This is just a small heads-up, that we have a show-stopper for the 
> next release, which is the abscence of BrokenPromise, needed by our 
> own Git Browser for Squeak's git support.
>
> https://lists.squeakfoundation.org/archives/list/[email protected]/thread/BHBVRXIXUFGXDLIAFGLBBZ2LCX4OKYGD/
>
> As we value backwards compatibility, we should figure out a way to 
> have a BrokenPromise, at least in "deprecation mode".
>
> Any volunteers?
>
> Best
> Marcel
>
> Am 11.04.2026 um 13:32 schrieb Marcel Taeumel (H):
>>
>> Hi all --
>>
>> Let's take a couple of days more to harden the next Squeak release 
>> and fix those failing tests.
>>
>> - Code Freeze on *April 24* (i.e., Squeak 6.1 rc1, rc2, rc3, ...)
>>
>> Please find Squeak bundles with the latest OSVM RC here:
>>
>> - 
>> https://github.com/squeak-smalltalk/squeak-app/releases/tag/custom-osvm-bundle
>>
>> Best
>> Marcel
>>
>> Am 26.02.2026 um 17:27 schrieb Marcel Taeumel (H):
>>>
>>> Hi all --
>>>
>>> The upcoming release of the OpenSmalltalk VM is looking good. The 
>>> current release candidate (OSVM Version 2026) looks good, we will 
>>> most likely get one more soon.
>>>
>>> Around fall last year, I volunteered to oversee the next Squeak 
>>> release. I would like to propose a schedule the move things foreward:
>>>
>>> - Feature Freeze on *March 25* (i.e., Squeak 6.1 beta)
>>> - Code Freeze on *April 10* (i.e., Squeak 6.1 rc1, rc2, rc3, ...)
>>>
>>> Then we will see how many release candidates we need to decide on 
>>> the final version and open up Trunk development again, which will 
>>> likely be "Squeak 7.0 alpha". Hopefully before end of April.
>>>
>>> Go ahead and take a look at the current state of affairs right now :)
>>>
>>> - https://files.squeak.org/6.1alpha/
>>>
>>> After the Feature Freeze, we will offer Squeak bundles with the then 
>>> released OSVM. Until then, find the latest release candidate "OSVM 
>>> Version 2026" here:
>>>
>>> - 
>>> https://github.com/OpenSmalltalk/opensmalltalk-vm/releases/tag/202601200834
>>>
>>> If you do not want to think about (new) features or picking things 
>>> from the inbox, you can always start testing for bugs now. Please 
>>> report new bugs here:
>>>
>>> - https://github.com/squeak-smalltalk/squeak-object-memory/issues
>>>
>>> Happy Squeaking!!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Marcel
>>>

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