From 5b9d211ab9d7ab4f28d2277ff7e59fdd5665b089 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Craig Dowell Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:17:19 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] update RELEASE_NOTES --- RELEASE_NOTES | 93 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 70 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES b/RELEASE_NOTES index 2c3cbcdfe..ad1f6c6c9 100644 --- a/RELEASE_NOTES +++ b/RELEASE_NOTES @@ -5,21 +5,68 @@ This file contains ns-3 release notes (most recent releases first). Release 3.1 (2008/06/30) ======================== -First supported ns-3 release. -- TCP bugfixes and support for packet tags -- CSMA NetDevice cleanup and documentation -- internet-node renamed to internet-stack -- Socket::RecvFrom added; "flags" argument added to Send calls -- updated doxygen -- several bugs and open issues closed out -- revised tutorial +The first ns-3 stable release +----------------------------- -Note: Some API in class ns3::Ipv4 and ns3::Ipv4RoutingProtocol is -deprecated and may be removed and replaced in future releases. +This release is immediately available from: +http://www.nsnam.org/releases/ns-3.1.tar.bz2 + +We dedicate this initial ns-3 release to our late contributor and friend, +Federico Maguolo. + +What is ns-3 ? +-------------- + +ns-3 is a new discrete-event network simulator designed for supporting network +research and education. ns-3 features a solid, well documented C++ core and +models for TCP/IP (IPv4), several link types including WiFi, and mobility +models. + +ns-3 is an open source project released under the GNU GPLv2 license which +allows anyone to use ns-3 without having to pay any license fee or royalties. +ns-3 is actively seeking new contributors to extend the range of supported +models and/or to maintain existing models. + +Where to get more information about ns-3 +---------------------------------------- + +All the ns-3 documentation, is accessible from the ns-3 website: +http://www.nsnam.org + +Including, tutorials: +http://www.nsnam.org/tutorials.html + +Supported platforms +------------------- + +ns-3 is regularly tested on the following platforms: + - linux x86 gcc 4.2, 4.1, and, 3.4.6. + - linux x86_64 gcc 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 3.4.6 + - MacOS X ppc and x86 + - cygwin gcc 3.4.4 (debug only) + +Known issues +------------ + +ns-3 is known to fail on the following platforms: + - gcc 3.3 and earlier + - optimized builds on gcc 3.4.4 and 3.4.5 + - optimized builds on linux x86 gcc 4.0.x + +The IPv4 API defined in src/node/ipv4.h is expected to undergo major changes +in preparation of the merge of the IPv6 API and implementation. + +Future releases +--------------- + +Our next release, which is expected to happen in 2 to 4 months from now, will +feature the merging of some of our projects currently in development: python +scripting, IPv6, emulation, a statistics framework and synchronous posix +sockets. Release 3.0.13 (2008/06/02) -======================== +=========================== - point to point links generate ppp pcap traces - point to point links support asymmetrical data rates. - generate doxygen documentation for all attributes and trace sources @@ -39,7 +86,7 @@ called Simulator::Stop (time), and takes a relative time, instead of absolute. Release 3.0.12 (2008/04/07) -======================== +=========================== - Add Attribute support to the TypeId metadata system and add attribute support to all in-tree models - Add a mid-level helper API to build simulation topologies @@ -52,7 +99,7 @@ in the 802.11 model (Federico Maguolo). - TCP delayed acknowledgements and multitasking server Release 3.0.11 (2008/02/15) -======================== +=========================== - Initial port of GTNetS TCP implementation (initial version that does not support multitasking or delayed acknowledgments yet, but supports a reliable stream service) @@ -62,13 +109,13 @@ metadata system - tutorial updates Release 3.0.10 (2008/01/15) -======================== +=========================== - Add tutorial document content; - Valgrind option for "waf" tool; - Doxygen organization changes. Release 3.0.9 (2007/12/15) -======================== +========================== - A 802.11 model ported from Yans. This model supports: * a rather extensive PHY model * log-distance and friis propagation model @@ -82,26 +129,26 @@ Release 3.0.9 (2007/12/15) - many bugs fixed Release 3.0.8 (2007/11/15) -======================== +========================== - A simple error model - Source files for ns-3 tutorial Release 3.0.7 (2007/10/15) -======================== +========================== - OLSR routing protocol - A timer class - Additional mobility models (random waypoint, random 2D walk) - A mobility visualization tool Release 3.0.6 (2007/09/15) -======================== +========================== - Static multicast IPv4 routing - Logging overhaul (NS_LOG macros) - Refactoring of tracing subsystem - Tutorial document started Release 3.0.5 (2007/08/15) -======================== +========================== - Refactoring to support win32-based unix environments (Cygwin, mingw) - "Packet socket" for allowing applications to access NetDevices directly @@ -112,7 +159,7 @@ Release 3.0.5 (2007/08/15) - Global unicast centralized routing Release 3.0.4 (2007/07/15) -======================== +========================== - Enable waf as the default build system. - Per-packet metadata: a system to track which headers and trailers @@ -120,7 +167,7 @@ Release 3.0.4 (2007/07/15) - Simplifications to point-to-point devices and channel Release 3.0.3 (2007/06/15) -======================== +========================== - Enable Waf for release tarballs: users can now build ns-3 with the "waf" tool. See doc/build-waf.txt. @@ -133,7 +180,7 @@ Release 3.0.3 (2007/06/15) - Many small API cleanups Release 3.0.2 (2007/05/18) -======================== +========================== - Implement a new memory management infrastructure based on reference counting and smart pointers (the latter being @@ -145,7 +192,7 @@ Release 3.0.2 (2007/05/18) - Add support for a BSD-style socket API for user applications Release 3.0.1 (2007/03/31) -======================== +========================== - First public release; not yet pre-alpha.