Steps to release IDLdoc
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#. Go through bug database and mark *every* bug either fixed or postponed
   until the next release.

#. Check off on each TODO in the code.

#. Make sure all unit and regression tests pass. 

#. Update RELEASE file. Add release date under version number.

#. Update version in Makefile.

#. Do a "make dist".

#. Do a "make srcdist".

#. Commit changes to version.

#. Copy trunk to tags in repository. Use tag of the format: IDLDOC_3_0. If it's a major version, start a new branch as well. Make sure to branch/tag externals as well and set svn:externals to point at the branch/tag of the externals.

#. Update version in Makefile to a "dev" version number.

#. Upload .zip file to michaelgalloy.com. Announce release on michaelgalloy.com, idldoc.idldev.com, and the comp.idl-pvwave newsgroup.