Release-Notes By Mozilla Introduced New Firefox Version

The release-notes are technical documents that are a statement or summary prepared to be released to the users. This technical document provides certain information about a product to being introduced to the public. It is a form of marketing material used by big corporations.

An example of release-notes can be seen by typing the words release notes and the first of 10 choices on Google is information about Mozilla introducing the new Firefox version 2.0.0.13.

When the top link 2.0.0.13 is clicked we see the release-note contents.

This release-note has a number of sections that include:

• A preamble
• What's new in Firefox 2.0.0.13
• Downloading and Installing
• Extensions and Themes
• Known Issues
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs
• Other resources

Release-notes are distributed along with software products, like our aforementioned example, primarily when a product is still in the development or "beta release" testing state.

They are also for products that have already been in use by the public. In this case the release note is a supplementary document delivered when there is a bug fix or an an upgrade to the product.

A release-note usually includes the following sections:

• Header.
Document name, product name, release number, release date, notes date, notes version, etc.
• Overview.
A brief overview of the product and changes.
• Purpose
A brief overview of the purpose of the release-note with a listing of what is new in this release, including bug fixes and new features.
• Issue Summary.
A short description of the bug or the enhancement.
• Steps to Reproduce.
The steps that were followed when the bug was encountered.
• Resolution
A short description about bug fixes and or enhancements made.
• Notes
Notes about the software or hardware installation, upgrades and product documentation including all updates.
• Disclaimers
Company and standard product related messages.
• Contact
Support contact information.

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