Add a note about the necessity of updating the LICENSE file.

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Tim Peters 2002-04-08 20:46:24 +00:00
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@ -71,8 +71,15 @@ How to Make A Release
Python 2.1.1 to Python 2.1.2), you also need to update the
README file, which has a big banner at the top proclaiming its
identity. Don't do this if you're just releasing a new alpha or
beta release, but /do/ do this if you're release a new micro
release.
beta release, but /do/ do this if you're release a new micro,
minor or major release.
___ The LICENSE file also needs to be changed, due to several
references to the release number. As for the README file, changing
these are necessary for a new micro, minor or major release.
___ When the year changes, copyright legends need to be updated in
many places, including the README and LICENSE files.
___ After starting the process, the most important thing to do next
is to update the Misc/NEWS file. Tim will need this in order to