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General Post M5 Process: 
 All (provisional) API
     changes require project lead approval All changes require associated
     Bugzilla entry PMC will review defect
     convergence on a weekly basis (daily as needed during final RC candidate
     production)    Prior to initial RC: 
 All P1 bugs addressed, all P2
     bugs reviewed for fix need prior to RC cut    July 13: 
 RC1 produced Only non-destabilizing bug
     fixes, P3 and above. User impact and cosmetic fixes only will be approved;
     no API changesAll checkins must have Bugzilla
     entry Component lead must code review
     and approve all fixes (enter into Bugzilla record and checkin notes)
        July 22: 
 RC2 produced P1/2 only can be addressed
     All checkins must have Bugzilla
     entry Component lead and PMC member must
     code review and approve Changes communicated to wtp-dev
     mailing list   Additional RCs as directed by PMC: 
 P1 only can be addressed
     Component lead and PMC must
     approve all changes All changes
     communicated to wtp-dev mailing list      Release guidelines: 
 No P1’s admitted (i.e.,
     no ship-killer defects known) All automated tests passing on
     final RC All shipping platforms have
     been tested All component leads sign off on
     individual components PMC votes to release
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