From 555332761ac98725115017ad566fd059609da07f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mason James Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 16:41:40 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] Add release notes for the 16.05.06 release Signed-off-by: Mason James --- misc/release_notes/release_notes_16_5_6.md | 408 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 408 insertions(+) create mode 100644 misc/release_notes/release_notes_16_5_6.md diff --git a/misc/release_notes/release_notes_16_5_6.md b/misc/release_notes/release_notes_16_5_6.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..15c2b4a91b --- /dev/null +++ b/misc/release_notes/release_notes_16_5_6.md @@ -0,0 +1,408 @@ +# RELEASE NOTES FOR KOHA 16.5.6 +12 Dec 2016 + +Koha is the first free and open source software library automation +package (ILS). Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types +and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world. The +website for the Koha project is: + +- [Koha Community](http://koha-community.org) + +Koha 16.5.6 can be downloaded from: + +- [Download](http://download.koha-community.org/koha-16.05.06.tar.gz) + +Installation instructions can be found at: + +- [Koha Wiki](http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Installation_Documentation) +- OR in the INSTALL files that come in the tarball + +Koha 16.5.6 is a bugfix/maintenance release. + +It includes 4 enhancements, 58 bugfixes. + + + + +## Enhancements + +### Acquisitions + +- [[7039]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=7039) Link to existing record from result list in acquisition search + +> When creating orders from existing records in acquisiton, the result list now links to the existing records, so that it's possible to check for existing items. + + + +### Command-line Utilities + +- [[17459]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17459) Add a script to create a superlibrarian user + +### I18N/L10N + +- [[16687]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16687) Translatability: Fix issues with sentence splitting in Administration preferences +- [[16952]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16952) Add sorting rules for Czech language to Zebra + + +## Critical bugs fixed + +### Acquisitions + +- [[16493]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16493) acq matching on title and author + +### Architecture, internals, and plumbing + +- [[17494]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17494) Koha generating duplicate self registration tokens +- [[17644]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17644) t/db_dependent/Exporter/Record.t fails + +### Authentication + +- [[17481]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17481) Cas Logout: bug 11048 has been incorrectly merged + +### Circulation + +- [[14598]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=14598) itemtype is not set on statistics by C4::Circulation::AddReturn +- [[17524]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17524) Datepicker on checkout fails when dateformat = iso + +### Command-line Utilities + +- [[17376]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17376) rebuild_zebra.pl in daemon mode no database access kills the process + +### OPAC + +- [[17484]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17484) Searching with date range limit (lower and upper) does not work + +### Reports + +- [[17495]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17495) reports/issues_stats.pl is broken + +### Searching + +- [[17278]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17278) Limit to available items returns 0 results +- [[17377]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17377) ES - control fields are not taken into account + +### System Administration + +- [[17582]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17582) Cannot edit an authority framework + +### Tools + +- [[17420]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17420) record export fails when itemtype on biblio + + +## Other bugs fixed + +### Architecture, internals, and plumbing + +- [[15690]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=15690) Unconstrained CardnumberLength preference conflicts with table column limit of 16 +- [[17513]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17513) koha-create does not set GRANTS correctly +- [[17544]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17544) populate_db.pl should not require t::lib::Mocks +- [[17564]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17564) Acquisition/OrderUsers.t is broken +- [[17589]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17589) Improper method type in Koha::ItemType(s) +- [[17637]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17637) Auth_with_ldap.t is failing +- [[17638]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17638) t/db_dependent/Search.t is failing +- [[17641]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17641) t/Biblio/Isbd.t is failing + +### Cataloging + +- [[17204]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17204) Rancor Z39.50 search fails under plack +- [[17545]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17545) Make "Add biblio" not hidden by language chooser +- [[17660]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17660) Any $t subfields not editable in any framework + +### Circulation + +- [[14736]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=14736) AllowRenewalIfOtherItemsAvailable slows circulation down in case of a record with many items and many holds +- [[17394]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17394) exporting checkouts with items selects without items in combo-box + +### Command-line Utilities + +- [[16935]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16935) launch export_records.pl with deleted_barcodes param fails + +### Developer documentation + +- [[17626]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17626) INSTALL files are outdated + +### I18N/L10N + +- [[17518]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17518) Displayed language name for Czech is wrong + +### Installation and upgrade (web-based installer) + +- [[17504]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17504) Installer shows PostgreSQL info when wrong DB permissions + +### OPAC + +- [[17435]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17435) Gives ability to display stocknumber in the search results + +### Packaging + +- [[4880]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=4880) koha-remove sometimes fails because user is logged in +- [[17084]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17084) Automatic debian/control updates (master) + +### Patrons + +- [[17419]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17419) Fix more confusion between smsalertnumber and mobile +- [[17434]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17434) Moremember displaying primary and secondary phone number twice +- [[17559]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17559) Invalid ID of element B_streetnumber in member edit form + +### Reports + +- [[17590]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17590) Exporting reports as CSV with 'delimiter' SysPref set to 'tabulation' creates files with 't' as separator + +### Searching + +- [[17132]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17132) Availability search broken when using Elastic + +### Staff Client + +- [[17375]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17375) Prevent internal software error when searching patron with invalid birth date + +### System Administration + +- [[17657]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17657) Item type's images could not be displayed correctly on the item types admin page + +### Templates + +- [[12359]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=12359) hidepatronname doesn't hide on the holds queue +- [[16792]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16792) Add Font Awesome Icon and mini button to Keyword to MARC mapping section +- [[16991]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=16991) Add subtitle to holds to pull report +- [[17417]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17417) Correct invalid markup around news on the staff client home page +- [[17645]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17645) Remove obsolete interface customization images + +### Test Suite + +- [[17476]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17476) Failed test 'Create DateTime with dt_from_string() for 2100-01-01 with TZ in less than 2s' +- [[17572]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17572) Remove issue.t warnings +- [[17573]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17573) Remove DecreaseLoanHighHolds.t warnings +- [[17574]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17574) Remove LocalholdsPriority.t warnings +- [[17575]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17575) Remove Circulation.t warnings +- [[17587]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17587) Remove itemtype-related IsItemIssued.t warnings +- [[17592]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17592) Remove itemtype-related maxsuspensiondays.t warnings +- [[17603]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17603) Remove itemtype-related Borrower_Discharge.t warnings +- [[17636]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17636) Remove itemtype-related GetIssues.t warnings +- [[17646]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17646) Remove itemtype-related IssueSlip.t warnings +- [[17647]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17647) Remove itemtype-related CancelReceipt.t warnings +- [[17653]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17653) Remove itemtype-related t/db_dependent/Circulation* warnings + +### Tools + +- [[17663]](http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=17663) Forgotten userpermissions from bug 14686 + + + +## System requirements + +Important notes: + +- Perl 5.10 is required +- Zebra is required + +## Documentation + +The Koha manual is maintained in DocBook.The home page for Koha +documentation is + +- [Koha Documentation](http://koha-community.org/documentation/) + +As of the date of these release notes, only the English version of the +Koha manual is available: + +- [Koha Manual](http://manual.koha-community.org//en/) + +The Git repository for the Koha manual can be found at + +- [Koha Git Repository](http://git.koha-community.org/gitweb/?p=kohadocs.git;a=summary) + +## Translations + +Complete or near-complete translations of the OPAC and staff +interface are available in this release for the following languages: + +- English (USA) +- Arabic (99%) +- Armenian (95%) +- Chinese (China) (89%) +- Chinese (Taiwan) (99%) +- Czech (97%) +- Danish (74%) +- English (New Zealand) (98%) +- Finnish (99%) +- French (99%) +- French (Canada) (93%) +- German (99%) +- German (Switzerland) (99%) +- Greek (78%) +- Hindi (100%) +- Italian (100%) +- Korean (54%) +- Kurdish (52%) +- Norwegian Bokmål (60%) +- Occitan (81%) +- Persian (61%) +- Polish (100%) +- Portuguese (100%) +- Portuguese (Brazil) (90%) +- Slovak (95%) +- Spanish (100%) +- Swedish (92%) +- Turkish (100%) +- Vietnamese (75%) + +Partial translations are available for various other languages. + +The Koha team welcomes additional translations; please see + +- [Koha Translation Info](http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Translating_Koha) + +for information about translating Koha, and join the koha-translate +list to volunteer: + +- [Koha Translate List](http://lists.koha-community.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/koha-translate) + +The most up-to-date translations can be found at: + +- [Koha Translation](http://translate.koha-community.org/) + +## Release Team + +The release team for Koha 16.5.6 is + +- Release Manager: [Brendan Gallagher](mailto:brendan@bywatersolutions.com) +- QA Manager: [Katrin Fischer](mailto:Katrin.Fischer@bsz-bw.de) +- QA Team: + - [Kyle Hall](mailto:kyle@bywatersolutions.com) + - [Jonathan Druart](mailto:jonathan.druart@biblibre.com) + - [Tomás Cohen Arazi](mailto:tomascohen@gmail.com) + - [Marcel de Rooy](mailto:m.de.rooy@rijksmuseum.nl) + - [Nick Clemens](mailto:nick@bywatersolutions.com) + - [Jesse Weaver](mailto:jweaver@bywatersolutions.com) +- Bug Wranglers: + - [Amit Gupta](mailto:amitddng135@gmail.com) + - [Magnus Enger](mailto:magnus@enger.priv.no) + - [Mirko Tietgen](mailto:mirko@abunchofthings.net) + - [Indranil Das Gupta](mailto:indradg@l2c2.co.in) + - [Zeno Tajoli](mailto:z.tajoli@cineca.it) + - [Marc Véron](mailto:veron@veron.ch) +- Packaging Manager: [Mirko Tietgen](mailto:mirko@abunchofthings.net) +- Documentation Manager: [Nicole C. Engard](mailto:nengard@gmail.com) +- Translation Manager: [Bernardo Gonzalez Kriegel](mailto:bgkriegel@gmail.com) +- Wiki curators: + - [Brook](mailto:) + - [Thomas Dukleth](mailto:kohadevel@agogme.com) +- Release Maintainers: + - 16.05 -- [Mason James](mailto:mtj@kohaaloha.com) + - 3.22 -- [Julian Maurice](mailto:julian.maurice@biblibre.com) + - 3.20 -- [Chris Cormack](mailto:chrisc@catalyst.net.nz) + +## Credits + +We thank the following libraries who are known to have sponsored +new features in Koha 16.5.6: + +- ByWater Solutions +- Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21 + +We thank the following individuals who contributed patches to Koha 16.5.6. + +- kohamaster (1) +- Brendan A Gallagher (1) +- Nightly Build Bot (1) +- Hector Castro (1) +- Nick Clemens (3) +- Tomás Cohen Arazi (24) +- Chris Cormack (1) +- Frédéric Demians (2) +- Marcel de Rooy (3) +- Jonathan Druart (23) +- Katrin Fischer (1) +- Mason James (1) +- Owen Leonard (4) +- Matthias Meusburger (1) +- Kyle M Hall (14) +- Josef Moravec (3) +- Andreas Roussos (1) +- Radek Šiman (1) +- Fridolin Somers (5) +- Lari Taskula (1) +- Koha Team Lyon 3 (1) +- Mark Tompsett (1) + +We thank the following libraries, companies, and other institutions who contributed +patches to Koha 16.5.6 + +- abunchofthings.net (1) +- ACPL (4) +- BibLibre (6) +- BSZ BW (1) +- bugs.koha-community.org (23) +- ByWater-Solutions (18) +- Catalyst (1) +- jns.fi (1) +- KohaAloha (1) +- kohaVM (1) +- rbit.cz (1) +- Rijksmuseum (3) +- Tamil (2) +- Theke Solutions (22) +- unidentified (6) +- Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (2) +- Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 (1) + +We also especially thank the following individuals who tested patches +for Koha. + +- Barbara Fondren (2) +- Chris Cormack (1) +- Chris Kirby (1) +- Frédéric Demians (15) +- Hector Castro (6) +- Jacek Ablewicz (1) +- Jennifer Schmidt (1) +- Jesse Maseto (2) +- Jonathan Druart (22) +- Josef Moravec (21) +- Katrin Fischer (2) +- Lucio Moraes (3) +- Magnus Enger (1) +- Marc (4) +- Marc Véron (5) +- Mark Tompsett (3) +- Martin Renvoize (10) +- Mason James (75) +- Mirko Tietgen (3) +- Nick Clemens (8) +- Nicolas Legrand (1) +- Owen Leonard (1) +- radiuscz (2) +- Katrin Fischer (12) +- Tomas Cohen Arazi (31) +- Nicole C Engard (2) +- Kyle M Hall (27) +- Bernardo Gonzalez Kriegel (4) +- Marcel de Rooy (28) + +We regret any omissions. If a contributor has been inadvertently missed, +please send a patch against these release notes to +koha-patches@lists.koha-community.org. + +## Revision control notes + +The Koha project uses Git for version control. The current development +version of Koha can be retrieved by checking out the master branch of: + +- [Koha Git Repository](git://git.koha-community.org/koha.git) + +The branch for this version of Koha and future bugfixes in this release +line is 16.05.x. + +## Bugs and feature requests + +Bug reports and feature requests can be filed at the Koha bug +tracker at: + +- [Koha Bugzilla](http://bugs.koha-community.org) + +He rau ringa e oti ai. +(Many hands finish the work) + +Autogenerated release notes updated last on 12 Dec 2016 03:08:21. -- 2.39.5