Hi everyone!

Time for a bit of an update on where things are at with the upcoming release! Here's some quick points... others may have more to add in reply.

1. We've made a start on the release announcement... http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/AnnouncePlanning047

But could do with some help getting it finished off! The release notes show what's new and different http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/ReleaseNotes047

So the major new features and improvements need to be summarised and added to the release, and we need to get the translations started too!

2. We are gathering user stories to help show the world how we use Inkscape and why we love it! This will help us bring life to the press release announcements... much more interesting to read what real people thinkm rather than some dull press release! http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/UserStories047

Add your story now! :)

You can also help out by blogging about Inkscape and using twitter and identi.ca to spread the word! Perhaps add a line to your email signature like I have. (see the bottom of the this email)

Perhaps someone could make some 0.47 is coming badges for people to add to their websites and blog posts?

3. The about screen contest has produced some amazing work! http://inkscapers.deviantart.com/journal/24582792/

Congratulations to everyone who has submitted such fantastic contributions - I'm blown away by everyone's creativity and talent!

And soon we can all join in with the voting!

4. regular .deb snapshots are available here http://ubuntu.cafuego.net/dists/jaunty-cafuego/inkscape/ [find me on #inkscape if you want a new snapshot and it's been over a week since one was posted]

5. We should have regular windows builds coming online for testing next week.

cheers Donna