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The "Release_procedure" page has been changed by NoahSlater: http://wiki.apache.org/couchdb/Release_procedure?action=diff&rev1=74&rev2=75 Please try to make it a good one though! - A vote can only pass if three committers give a +1 vote. The PMC is not required to vote, although it is preferable. This is a safety feature to make sure that a release is not made when all the committers are away at a conference, or something similar. A vote from a committer is called a binding vote. All other votes are non-binding, but that does not mean they are unimportant. If anyone, including a non-committer, gives a -1 vote, then that should be addressed before proceeding. The aim of the vote is to build community consensus around a release. And anyone who votes, is by definition, a member of the community. Please note, however, that all votes should come with a valid rationale. + A vote can only pass if there are at least three +1 votes. These votes can come from anyone, including non-committers, and in fact, everyone is encouraged to partake in and vote on each release. However, it is preferable that at least three +1 votes come from the committers, or better yet, the PMC. Once three +1 votes have been counted, the vote can pass. However, if anyone votes -1 or expresses any serious concern, that should be addressed. Usually, this will be cause to abort the vote. A vote can only be closed after three working days. This allows most people a chance to test and vote on the release. === Making the Release ===
