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SarahK at 20:33, 2 May 2022

2022-05-02T20:33:20Z

SarahK at 20:32, 2 May 2022

2022-05-02T20:32:00Z

John: /* Release Types */ TSR Program Discontinued

2019-01-18T10:10:00Z

‎Release Types: TSR Program Discontinued

Matt: /* Release Types */

2013-11-20T23:34:45Z

‎Release Types

Matt: /* Distribution Types */

2013-11-20T23:32:23Z

‎Distribution Types

Matt: /* Patch Sets */

2013-11-20T21:08:36Z

‎Patch Sets

Matt at 20:08, 20 November 2013

2013-11-20T20:08:51Z

Matt: /* Distribution Types */

2013-11-20T19:56:24Z

‎Distribution Types

Matt at 19:50, 20 November 2013

2013-11-20T19:50:30Z

Matt at 19:48, 20 November 2013

2013-11-20T19:48:15Z

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 WHMCS makes several different types of releases and with different distribution options.
-* [https://www.whmcs.com/members/clientarea.php Download the latest full release from our members area.]
+* You can [https://www.whmcs.com/members/clientarea.php download the latest full release from our members area]. We recommend reading our [[Release Notes]] and [[Changelogs]] prior to installation or upgrading.
 * For installation steps, see [[Installing WHMCS]].
 * For upgrade steps, see [[Upgrading]].

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-This page defines and explains the different types of releases we make and the different distribution options we use and how you can apply and use each of them.
+WHMCS makes several different types of releases and with different distribution options.
 ==Release Types==
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 ===Feature===
-A feature release introduces major new features and functionality.  It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number - x.X.x.  It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance related updates as detailed below.
+A feature release introduces major new features and functionality. It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number: <tt>x.X.x</tt>. It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance-related updates (see below).
 ===Maintenance===
-A maintenance release may contain bug fixes and security updates, as well as usability improvements for the WHMCS product.  It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number - x.x.X.  It may also contain minor features, and/or additions/improvements to existing features.
+A maintenance release may contain bug fixes and security updates as well as usability improvements for the WHMCS product. It is denoted by a bump in the <tt>MAINTENANCE</tt> version number: <tt>x.x.X</tt>.  It may also contain minor features or improvements to existing features.
 ==Distribution Types==
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 ===Full Release===
-A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation.  It can be used to perform a new install or update an existing installation (regardless of previous version).
+A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation. It can perform a new installation or update an existing installation (regardless of previous version).
-'''Installation Steps'''
+A full release version contains <tt>_full</tt> within the zip folder filename and <tt>Distro Type: Full Version</tt> within the included <tt>README.txt</tt> file.
 ===Patch Sets===
-Patch Sets contain only the files that have changed between the immediate, previous version and the latest version, (ie. a patch set for version 1.1.2 is valid for a 1.1.1 installation and nothing else). We provide these to make updating both quicker and easier for those of our customers who stay current and up-to-date with the latest WHMCS releases. By including only the changed files, patch sets have less files to upload which makes the upgrade process quicker and simpler for you to perform.
+Patch sets only contain the files that have changed between the immediately-previous version and the latest version (for example, a patch set for version 1.1.2 is '''only''' valid for a 1.1.1 installation). We provide these to make updating both quicker and easier for those of our customers who stay current and up-to-date with the latest WHMCS releases. Because they include only the changed files, patch sets have fewer files to upload, making the upgrade process quicker and simpler to perform.
-Please refer to the [[Upgrading]] documentation page
+* A patch set version contains <tt>_patch</tt> within the zip folder filename and <tt>Distro Type: Patch Set</tt> within the included <tt>README.txt</tt> file.

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 ===Maintenance===
-A maintenance release addresses bugs and usability issues within the WHMCS product.  It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number - x.x.X.  It may also contain minor features, and/or additions/improvements to existing features.
+A maintenance release may contain bug fixes and security updates, as well as usability improvements for the WHMCS product.  It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number - x.x.X.  It may also contain minor features, and/or additions/improvements to existing features.
 ==Distribution Types==

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 ==Release Types==
-*'''Feature''' - A feature release introduces major new features and functionality.  It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number - x.X.x.  It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance related updates as detailed below.
+===Feature===
-*'''Maintenance''' - A maintenance release addresses bugs and usability issues within the WHMCS product.  It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number - x.x.X.  It may also contain minor features, and/or additions/improvements to existing features.
-*'''Targeted Security Release''' - A targeted security release contains changes to address one or more security concerns identified within the WHMCS product.  It is denoted by a bump in the MAINTENANCE version number - x.x.X.  Related maintenance issues either introduced by a previous TSR or providing considerable impact to users may at times be included but no regular or scheduled bug fixes will be provided as part of a TSR release.
+A feature release introduces major new features and functionality.  It is denoted by a bump in the MINOR version number - x.X.x.  It will also contain bug fixes and other maintenance related updates as detailed below.
 ==Distribution Types==

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 A full release distribution contains all the files of a WHMCS product installation.  It can be used to perform a new install or update an existing installation (regardless of previous version).
-It is denoted by the presence of _full within the zip folder filename.
+A full release version is denoted by the presence of _full within the zip folder filename and "Distro Type: Full Version" within the included README.txt file.
 The latest full release can always be downloaded from our members area at:
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 Patch Sets contain only the files that have changed between the immediate, previous version and the latest version, (ie. a patch set for version 1.1.2 is valid for a 1.1.1 installation and nothing else). We provide these to make updating both quicker and easier for those of our customers who stay current and up-to-date with the latest WHMCS releases. By including only the changed files, patch sets have less files to upload which makes the upgrade process quicker and simpler for you to perform.
-These will always include _patch within the zip folder filename to indicate they are a patch rather than full release version.
+A patch set version is denoted by the presence of _patch within the zip folder filename and "Distro Type: Patch Set" within the included README.txt file.
 '''Installation Steps'''

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	===Patch Sets===		===Patch Sets===

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 *Changelogs can be found @ http://docs.whmcs.com/Changelogs
-====Installation Steps====
+'''Installation Steps'''
 Please refer to the [[Installing WHMCS]] documentation page
-====Upgrade Steps====
+'''Upgrade Steps'''
 Please refer to the [[Upgrading]] documentation page
 ===Patch Sets===
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 These will always include _patch within the zip folder filename to indicate they are a patch rather than full release version.
-====Installation Steps====
+'''Installation Steps'''
-Not Applicable - Since Patch Sets contain only the files that have changed between the previous release and the Patch Set Version, patch sets cannot be used for new installations.
+Since Patch Sets contain only the files that have changed between the previous release and the Patch Set Version, patch sets are only valid for upgrades and cannot be used for new installations.
-====Upgrade Steps====
+'''Upgrade Steps'''
 Please refer to the [[Upgrading]] documentation page