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8 * avoid "HERE" as name for links, use descriptive link names like
9 @uref{,Download LilyPond 2.5.16}
11 * avoid putting links in running text. They make text harder to read.
12 Preferably: (@uref{,...}, etc. )
14 * use a descriptive title in @subsubheading
16 * writing date in "Month DD, YYYY" format is required for
17 generating the RSS feed; in case the message (and thus the date)
18 is not in English, you must write a well-formed date in English
19 like above in a comment between the closing brace of @emph and the
21 (see "Japanese translation" below for an example).
23 * Split news items in small chunks. It's OK to have more than 1 item
26 * don't duplicate entries from news-front.itexi
30 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.6 released @emph{May 11, 2014}
32 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.6. This
33 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
34 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
35 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
36 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
42 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.5 released @emph{April 20, 2014}
44 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.5. This
45 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
46 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
47 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
48 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
53 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.4 released @emph{April 6, 2014}
55 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.4. This
56 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
57 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
58 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
59 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
64 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.3 released @emph{March 2, 2014}
66 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.3. This
67 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
68 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
69 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
70 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
75 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.18.1 @emph{February 16, 2014}
77 We have released updated manuals for LilyPond's stable version, 2.18.
78 The manuals are now for 2.18.1 and have a number of updates and improvements
79 over 2.18.0. There will be a further release of 2.18 in the future (2.18.2),
80 and this will include the updates to the manuals as well as some minor
81 enhancements to the LilyPond core functionality.
83 To summarise the current situation: stable LilyPond application: 2.18.0;
84 stable LilyPond manuals: 2.18.1; development for both: 2.19.2.
89 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.2 released @emph{February 2, 2014}
91 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.2. This
92 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
93 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
94 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
95 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
100 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.1 released @emph{January 19, 2014}
102 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.1. This
103 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
104 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
105 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
106 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
111 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.0 released @emph{January 5, 2014}
113 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.0. This
114 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
115 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
116 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
117 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
122 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.97 released! @emph{December 8, 2013}
124 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.97 as
125 a potential final beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
126 developers believe this to be feature-complete, the
127 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
128 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
129 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
130 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
131 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
136 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.96 released! @emph{November 24, 2013}
138 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.96 as
139 a further beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
140 developers believe the release to be feature-complete, the
141 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
142 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
143 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
144 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
145 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
150 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.95 released! @emph{November 3, 2013}
152 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.95 as
153 beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
154 developers are still busy finding solutions for some last-minute
155 problems, but the release is supposed to be feature-complete, the
156 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
157 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
158 latest version, see @rprogram{Updating files with convert-ly}.
159 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
165 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.29 released! @emph{October 20, 2013}
167 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.29. This
168 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
169 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
170 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
171 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
176 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.28 released! @emph{October 6, 2013}
178 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.28. This
179 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
180 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
181 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
182 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
187 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.27 released! @emph{September 26, 2013}
189 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.27. This
190 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
191 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
192 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
193 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
198 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.26 released! @emph{September 8, 2013}
200 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.26. This
201 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
202 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
203 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
204 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
209 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.25 released! @emph{August 25, 2013}
211 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.25. This
212 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
213 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
214 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
215 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
220 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.24 released! @emph{August 11, 2013}
222 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.24. This
223 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
224 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
225 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
226 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
231 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.23 released! @emph{July 28, 2013}
233 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.23. This
234 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
235 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
236 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
237 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
242 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.22 released! @emph{July 14, 2013}
244 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.22. This
245 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
246 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
247 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
248 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
250 This update cures the issue with the Windows version crashing with a problem
251 with positioning text.
256 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.21 released! @emph{June 30, 2013}
258 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.21. This
259 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
260 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
261 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
262 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
267 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.20 released! @emph{June 9, 2013}
269 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.20. This
270 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
271 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
272 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
273 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
278 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.19 released! @emph{May 26, 2013}
280 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.19. This
281 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
282 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
283 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
284 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
289 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.18 released! @emph{May 11, 2013}
291 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.18. This
292 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
293 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
294 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
295 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
300 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.17 released! @emph{April 27, 2013}
302 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.17. This
303 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
304 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
305 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
306 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
311 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.16 released! @emph{April 13, 2013}
313 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.16. This
314 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
315 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
316 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
317 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
322 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.15 released! @emph{March 30, 2013}
324 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.15. This
325 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
326 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
327 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
328 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
333 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.14 released! @emph{March 10, 2013}
335 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.14. This
336 release contains the usual number of bugfixes (including putting span bars back
337 where they should be) and enhancements, and contains
338 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
339 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
340 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
345 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.13 released! @emph{February 23, 2013}
347 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.13. This
348 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
349 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
350 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
351 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
356 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.12 released! @emph{February 8, 2013}
358 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.12. This
359 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
360 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
361 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
362 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
367 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.11 released! @emph{January 26, 2013}
369 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.11. This
370 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
371 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
372 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
373 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
378 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.10 released! @emph{January 12 2013}
380 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.10. This
381 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
382 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
383 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
384 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
389 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.9 released! @emph{December 15, 2012}
391 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.9. This
392 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
393 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
394 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
395 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
400 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.8 released! @emph{December 1, 2012}
402 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.8. This
403 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
404 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
405 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
406 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
411 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.7 released! @emph{November 17, 2012}
413 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.7. This
414 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
415 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
416 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
417 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
423 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.16.1 released! @emph{November 9, 2012}
425 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.16.1. This has a number of
426 updates to the previous stable version, and should cause no problems. We
427 recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
431 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.6 released! @emph{November 3, 2012}
433 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.6. This
434 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
435 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
436 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
437 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
442 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.5 released! @emph{October 20, 2012}
444 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.5. This
445 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
446 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
447 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
448 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
453 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.4 released! @emph{October 6, 2012}
455 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.4. This
456 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
457 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
458 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
463 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.3 released! @emph{September 23, 2012}
465 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.3. This
466 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
467 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
468 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
473 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.2 released! @emph{September 10, 2012}
475 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.2. This
476 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
477 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
478 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
483 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.1 released! @emph{August 28, 2012}
485 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.1. This
486 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
487 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
488 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
494 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.0 released! @emph{August 26, 2012}
496 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.0. This
497 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
498 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
499 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
504 @subsubheading Lilypond 2.16.0 released! @emph{August 24, 2012}
506 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.16.0.
507 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
508 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
509 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
511 Many improvements have been made in the past year since the previous
512 main stable version. A few major improvements are:
516 Support for kievan square notation
518 User and programming interfaces have greatly improved
520 Music functions have become quite more versatile
523 A full list of new features is given in:
526 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/changes/index.html}
529 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.16 was brought to you by...
531 Main development team:
533 Bertrand Bordage, Trevor Daniels, Colin Hall, Phil Holmes, Ian Hulin,
534 Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp, Werner Lemberg,
535 John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman, Han-Wen Nienhuys,
536 Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark Polesky, Neil Puttock,
537 Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco Vila, Valentin Villenave,
540 Programming contributors:
542 Aleksandr Andreev, Sven Axelsson, Peter Chubb, Karin Hoethker,
543 Marc Hohl, David Nalesnik, Justin Ohmie, Benkő Pál, Julien Rioux, Patrick Schmidt,
544 Adam Spiers, Heikki Taurainen, Piers Titus van der Torren,
545 Jan-Peter Voigt, Janek Warchol
547 Documentation contributors:
549 James Lowe, Pavel Roskin, Alberto Simoes, Stefan Weil
553 Colin Campbell, Eluze, Phil Holmes, Marek Klein, Ralph Palmer,
558 Colin Campbell, Christian Hitz, Phil Holmes
560 Translation contributors:
562 Jean-Charles Malahieude, Till Paala, Yoshiki Sawada
567 @subsubheading Lilypond 2.15.95 released! @emph{August 11, 2012}
569 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.95.
570 With this release, development on version 2.15 is frozen for the
571 upcoming 2.16 stable release and only open to bug fixes.
573 All users are urged to try this version to ensure the best
574 quality of the upcoming stable release. If you discover any
575 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
577 New features since 2.14.2 are listed in the @qq{Changes} manual
578 on the website section about @ref{Development}.
584 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.42 released! @emph{August 02, 2012}
586 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.42. This
587 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
589 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
590 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
591 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
598 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #27. @emph{August 2, 2012}
600 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some interesting insights on
601 new Scheme-related features recently added by our community’s only paid
602 developer David Kastrup (thanks to your
603 @uref{http://lilypond.org/sponsoring.html, continuing donations}). Also
604 to be found in this issue are an overview of some lesser-known LilyPond
605 companion projects, and a handful of more shallow factoids.
608 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-27, read
609 LilyPond Report 27} now; comments and contributions are
614 @subsubheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{July 11, 2012}
616 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.41
617 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
618 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
619 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
620 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
626 @subsubheading Release candidate 8 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.41 released! @emph{July 4, 2012}
628 LilyPond 2.15.41 is out; this is the eighth release candidate of
629 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
630 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
631 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
634 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
635 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
636 on 18 July 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
643 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.40 released! @emph{June 05, 2012}
645 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.40. This
646 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
648 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
649 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
650 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
657 @subsubheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{June 01, 2012}
659 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.39
660 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
661 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
662 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
663 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
669 @subsubheading Release candidate 7 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.39 released! @emph{May 22, 2012}
671 LilyPond 2.15.39 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
672 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
673 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
674 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
677 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
678 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
679 on 05 June 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
686 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #26. @emph{May 22, 2012}
688 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a new editor on board -
689 Pavel Roskin, who tells us about his adventures in strange lands
690 of compiler bugs! There is also a detailed report about current
691 development status, and an analysis of example LilyPond output -
692 see for yourself how close (or how far?) are we from matching
693 the quality of hand-engraved scores.
696 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-26, read
697 LilyPond Report 26} now; comments and contributions are
704 @subsubheading Release candidate 6 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.38 released! @emph{May 3, 2012}
706 LilyPond 2.15.38 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
707 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
708 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
709 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
712 @strong{Update:} Due to a few Critical bugs, another release
713 candidate will be required.
719 @subsubheading LilyPond takes part in Google Summer of Code 2012! @emph{April 25, 2012}
721 Being a part of @uref{http://www.gnu.org/, GNU project}, we are participating in
722 @uref{http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2012,
723 Google Summer of Code program}, which offers students stipends for
724 working on open source software.
726 Our contributor Janek Warchoł was accepted for 2012 edition of GSoC.
727 He will be working on advanced lyrics positioning in LilyPond.
733 @subsubheading Release candidate 5 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.37 released! @emph{April 19, 2012}
735 LilyPond 2.15.37 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
736 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
737 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
738 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
741 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
742 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
743 on 03 May 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
750 @subsubheading Release candidate 4 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.36 released! @emph{April 6, 2012}
752 LilyPond 2.15.36 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
753 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
754 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
755 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
758 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
759 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
760 on 20 April 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
767 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #25. @emph{Apr 1st, 2012}
769 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a rather unusual
770 issue featuring our young Polish contributor Janek Warchoł!
771 Also included in this issue are quite a few unexpected items,
772 including (but not limited to)… a cooking recipe!
775 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-25, read
776 LilyPond Report 25} now; comments and contributions are
783 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.35 released! @emph{Mar 28, 2012}
785 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.35. This
786 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
788 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
789 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
790 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
797 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.34 released! @emph{Mar 19, 2012}
799 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.34. This
800 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
802 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
803 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
804 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
811 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.33 released! @emph{Mar 08, 2012}
813 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.33. This
814 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
816 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
817 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
818 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
825 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #24. @emph{Mar 5, 2012}
827 A new issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report} is now
828 available for reading; topics include a request for funding,
829 an article about exciting new features in LilyPond grammar,
830 and an overview of LilyPond-based web applications.
833 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-24, read
834 LilyPond Report 24} now; comments and contributions are
841 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.32 released! @emph{Mar 03, 2012}
843 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.32. This
844 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
846 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
847 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
848 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
855 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.31 released! @emph{Feb 29, 2012}
857 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.31. This
858 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
860 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
861 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
862 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
869 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.30 released! @emph{Feb 17, 2012}
871 LilyPond 2.15.30 is out; this is the third release candidate of
872 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
873 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
874 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
877 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
878 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
879 on 02 March 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
886 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.29 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2012}
888 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.29. This
889 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
891 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
892 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
893 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
900 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.28 released! @emph{Feb 3, 2012}
902 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.28. This
903 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
905 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
906 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
907 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
914 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.27 released! @emph{Jan 24, 2012}
916 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.27. This
917 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
919 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
920 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
921 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
928 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #23. @emph{Jan 20, 2012}
930 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with developer
931 David Kastrup as a new editor! This issue features
932 an exposé on some of the new, handy commands
933 recently added to LilyPond, as well as an interview
934 with LilyPond contributor and composer Mike Solomon.
937 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-23, read
938 LilyPond Report 23} now; comments and contributions are
945 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.26 released! @emph{Jan 16, 2012}
947 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.26. This
948 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
950 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
951 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
952 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
955 The 2.15.25 has been skipped due to build problems.
961 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.24 released! @emph{Jan 07, 2012}
963 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.24. This
964 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
966 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
967 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
968 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
975 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.23 released! @emph{Dec 21, 2011}
977 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.23. This
978 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
980 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
981 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
982 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
989 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.22 released! @emph{Dec 15, 2011}
991 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.22. This
992 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
994 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
995 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
996 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1003 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.21 released! @emph{Dec 6, 2011}
1005 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.21. This
1006 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1008 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1009 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1010 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1017 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.20 released! @emph{Nov 24, 2011}
1019 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.20. This
1020 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1022 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1023 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1024 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1031 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.19 released! @emph{Nov 18, 2011}
1033 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.19. This
1034 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1036 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1037 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1038 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1045 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.18 released! @emph{Nov 12, 2011}
1047 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.18. This
1048 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1050 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1051 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1052 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1059 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.17 released! @emph{Nov 10, 2011}
1061 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.17. This
1062 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1064 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1065 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1066 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1073 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.16 released! @emph{October 28, 2011}
1075 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.16. This
1076 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1078 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1079 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1080 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1087 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.15 released! @emph{October 24, 2011}
1089 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.15. This
1090 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1092 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1093 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1094 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1101 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.14 released! @emph{October 7, 2011}
1103 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.14. This
1104 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1106 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1107 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1108 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1115 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.13 released! @emph{September 27, 2011}
1117 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.13. This
1118 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1120 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1121 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1122 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1129 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 cancelled @emph{Sep 23, 2011}
1131 The release countdown is cancelled due to the discovery of a
1132 Critical regression.
1138 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.12 released! @emph{Sep 20, 2011}
1140 LilyPond 2.15.12 is out; this is the second release candidate of
1141 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1142 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1143 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1146 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1147 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1148 on 27 Sep 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1155 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.11 released! @emph{September 11, 2011}
1157 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.11. This
1158 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1160 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1161 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1162 note that due to the possibility of a few Critical bugs, this is
1163 not the next release candidate.
1169 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.10 released! @emph{September 6, 2011}
1171 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.10. This
1172 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1174 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1175 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1176 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1177 next release candidate.
1183 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.9 released! @emph{August 30, 2011}
1185 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.9. This
1186 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, and also adds
1187 support for MacOS X 10.7.
1189 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1190 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1191 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1192 next release candidate.
1198 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.8 released! @emph{Aug 01, 2011}
1200 LilyPond 2.15.8 is out; this is the first release candidate of
1201 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1202 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1203 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1206 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1207 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1208 on 08 Aug 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1215 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.7 released! @emph{July 29, 2011}
1217 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.7. This
1218 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1220 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1221 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1227 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.6 released! @emph{July 26, 2011}
1229 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.6. This
1230 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1232 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1233 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1239 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.14.2 released! @emph{July 25, 2011}
1241 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.2. This
1242 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1243 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1251 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.5 released! @emph{July 12, 2011}
1253 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.5. This
1254 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1256 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1257 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1263 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.4 released! @emph{July 4, 2011}
1265 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.4. This
1266 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1268 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1269 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1275 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.3 released! @emph{June 27, 2011}
1277 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.3. This
1278 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1280 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1281 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1287 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.2 released! @emph{June 18, 2011}
1289 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.2. This
1290 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1292 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1293 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1299 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.14.1 released! @emph{June 12, 2011}
1301 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.1. This
1302 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1303 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1308 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.1 released! @emph{June 11, 2011}
1310 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.1. This is
1311 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1312 usual number of bugs.
1314 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1315 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1320 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.0 released! @emph{June 7, 2011}
1322 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.0. This is
1323 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1324 usual number of bugs.
1326 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1327 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1333 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.14.0 released! @emph{June 6, 2011}
1335 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.14.
1336 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
1337 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
1338 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
1340 Many improvements have been made in the past two and a half years
1341 since the previous main stable version. A few major improvements
1346 LilyPond is now licensed under the GNU GPL v3 or higher.
1349 The vertical spacing engine has been drastically changed, making
1350 it much more flexible and easier to control.
1353 Automatic beaming is now more flexible, and beam collisions are
1358 A full list of new features is given in:
1361 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.14/Documentation/changes/index.html}
1364 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.14 was brought to you by...
1366 Main development team:
1368 Trevor Daniels, Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp,
1369 Werner Lemberg, John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman,
1370 Han-Wen Nienhuys, Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark
1371 Polesky, Neil Puttock, Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco
1372 Vila, Valentin Villenave.
1374 Programming contributors:
1376 Sven Axelsson, Pál Benkő, Bertrand Bordage, Frédéric Bron, Peter Chubb, Hajo Dezelski, Richard
1377 Gay, Keith OHara, Andrew Hawryluk, Christian Hitz, Marc Hohl,
1378 Henning Hraban Ramm, Ian Hulin, Michael Käppler, Marek Klein,
1379 Kieren MacMillan, Thomas Morgan, Benjamin Peterson, Nathan Reed,
1380 Julien Rioux, Boris Shingarov, Patrick Schmidt, Owen Tuz, Jan Warchoł, Andrew
1381 Wilson, Rodolfo Zitellini.
1385 Keith OHara, Marc Hohl, Alexander Kobel, Carsten Steger.
1387 Documentation contributors:
1389 Colin Campbell, Andrew Hawryluk, James Lowe, Mike Moral, Ralph
1390 Palmer, David Pounder, Patrick Schmidt.
1394 James E. Bailey, Colin Campbell, Phil Holmes, Urs Liska, Ralph
1395 Palmer, Kieren MacMillan, Dmytro O. Redchuk.
1397 Binaries support contributors:
1401 Translation contributors:
1403 Federico Bruni, Dénes Harmath, Jean-Charles Malahieude, Tineke de
1404 Munnik, Till Paala, Ralf Wildenhues, Yoshiki Sawada.
1411 @subsubheading Release candidate 7 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.63 released! @emph{May 30, 2011}
1413 LilyPond 2.13.63 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
1414 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1415 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1416 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1419 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1420 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1421 on June 6, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1428 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.62 released! @emph{May 24, 2011}
1430 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.62. This
1431 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1433 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1434 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1440 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.61 released! @emph{May 1, 2011}
1442 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.61. This
1443 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1445 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1446 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1452 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.60 released! @emph{April 16, 2011}
1454 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.60. This
1455 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1457 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1458 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1464 @subsubheading Linux Journal Magazine article - @emph{April 2011}
1466 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com,Linux Magazine} publishes an
1467 article in the May 2011 issue titled
1468 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com/w3/issue/126/088-090_projects.pdf,
1469 Projects on the Move}. It is an introduction to MuseScore,
1470 LilyPond and Chordii. Author Carla Schroder states @qq{LilyPond is
1471 driven from the command line, but don’t let the lack of a GUI scare
1472 you away; LilyPond is user-friendly and easy to learn}, and provides
1477 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.59 released! @emph{April 10, 2011}
1479 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.59. This
1480 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1482 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1483 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1489 @subsubheading Release candidate 6 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.58 released! @emph{April 7, 2011}
1491 LilyPond 2.13.58 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
1492 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1493 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1494 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1497 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1498 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1499 on April 14, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1506 @subsubheading Release candidate 5 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.57 released! @emph{April 3, 2011}
1508 LilyPond 2.13.57 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
1509 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1510 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1511 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1514 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1515 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1516 on April 10, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1523 @subsubheading Release candidate 4 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.56 released! @emph{Mar 29, 2011}
1525 LilyPond 2.13.56 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
1526 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1527 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1528 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1531 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1532 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1533 on April 5, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1540 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.55 released! @emph{Mar 22, 2011}
1542 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.55. This
1543 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1545 Please note that this is @strong{not} the fourth release candidate,
1546 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1552 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 withdrawn @emph{Mar 15, 2011}
1554 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.54
1555 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
1556 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1557 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1558 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1564 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.54 released! @emph{Mar 13, 2011}
1566 LilyPond 2.13.54 is out; this is the third release candidate of
1567 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1568 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1569 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1572 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1573 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1574 on March 27, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1581 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.53 released! @emph{Mar 6, 2011}
1583 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.53. This
1584 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1586 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1587 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1592 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.52 released! @emph{Mar 1, 2011}
1594 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.52. This
1595 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1597 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1598 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1603 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.51 released! @emph{Feb 22, 2011}
1605 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.51. This
1606 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1608 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1609 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1615 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.50 released! @emph{Feb 13, 2011}
1617 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.50. This
1618 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1620 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate.
1621 Due to a number of untested changes to our build process, we
1622 cannot be at all confident about the quality of this release.
1628 @subsubheading New Chinese and Czech translations of the web page! @emph{Feb 11,2011}
1630 Two new languages are added to our web page: Chinese by Ben Luo, and
1631 Czech by Pavel Fric. It is a work in progress but they are fully
1632 functional. That makes ten languages to choose from!
1639 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.49 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2011}
1641 LilyPond 2.13.49 is out; this is the second release candidate of
1642 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1643 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1644 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1647 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1648 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1649 on Feb 23, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1656 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.48 released! @emph{Feb 5, 2011}
1658 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.48. This
1659 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1660 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1668 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.47 released! @emph{Jan 28, 2011}
1670 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.47. This
1671 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1672 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1680 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 withdrawn @emph{Jan 13, 2011}
1682 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.46
1683 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
1684 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1685 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1686 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1692 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.46 released! @emph{Jan 12, 2011}
1694 LilyPond 2.13.46 is out; this is the first release candidate of
1695 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1696 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1697 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1700 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1701 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1702 on 26 Jan 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1709 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.45 released! @emph{Jan 3, 2011}
1711 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.45. This
1712 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1713 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1722 @subsubheading Beta test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.44 released! @emph{Dec 25, 2010}
1724 LilyPond 2.13.44 is out; this is the third beta test of the
1725 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1726 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1727 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1730 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
1731 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
1732 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
1733 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1739 @subsubheading Beta test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.43 released! @emph{Dec 14, 2010}
1741 LilyPond 2.13.43 is out; this is the second beta test of the
1742 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1743 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1744 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1747 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
1748 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
1749 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
1750 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1756 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.42 released! @emph{Dec 8, 2010}
1758 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.42. This
1759 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1760 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1763 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1764 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1765 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1771 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.41 released! @emph{Dec 4, 2010}
1773 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.41. This
1774 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1775 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1778 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1779 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1780 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1786 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.40 released! @emph{Nov 21, 2010}
1788 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.40. This
1789 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1790 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1793 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1794 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1795 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1801 @subsubheading Beta test one of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.39 released! @emph{Nov 15, 2010}
1803 LilyPond 2.13.39 is out; this is the first beta test of the
1804 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1805 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1806 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1809 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1810 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1811 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.39, do not
1812 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1821 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #22. @emph{Nov 3, 2010}
1823 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some surprises and exciting
1824 news for the whole LilyPond community! To be found in this issue is
1825 an up-to-date, complete list of all LilyPond mailing lists and forums
1826 around the world. Also, for the very first time our special guest
1827 today is LilyPond’s co-founder and core developer
1828 @strong{Jan Nieuwenhuizen}, who has been busy these past months --
1829 read on to find out what for!
1832 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-22, read
1833 LilyPond Report 22} now; comments and contributions are
1840 @subsubheading Alpha test four of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.38 released! @emph{Oct 31, 2010}
1842 LilyPond 2.13.38 is out; this is the fourth alpha test of the
1843 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1844 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1845 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1848 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1849 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1850 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.38, do not
1851 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1858 @subsubheading Alpha test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.37 released! @emph{Oct 25, 2010}
1860 LilyPond 2.13.37 is out; this is the third alpha test of the
1861 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1862 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1863 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1866 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1867 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1868 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.37, do not
1869 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1876 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.36 released! @emph{Oct 19, 2010}
1878 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.36. This
1879 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1880 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1883 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third alpha test. Due
1884 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1885 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1890 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #21. @emph{Oct 3, 2010}
1892 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
1893 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue mainly deals with
1894 microtonal notation in LilyPond, but does also include a how-to
1895 about running LilyPond from an USB key, not to forget the regular
1896 release news, the bug report of the Report, and some news from
1900 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-21, read
1901 LilyPond Report 21} now; comments and contributions are
1908 @subsubheading Alpha test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.35 released! @emph{Sep 29, 2010}
1910 LilyPond 2.13.35 is out; this is the second alpha test of the
1911 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1912 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1913 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1916 Three known regressions against 2.12.3 still exist:
1917 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
1918 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
1919 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, and two spacing
1921 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1240,
1923 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1252,
1924 Issue 1252}. If you decide to test 2.13.35, do not be surprised
1925 to discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1931 @subsubheading Alpha test of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.34 released! @emph{Sep 21, 2010}
1933 LilyPond 2.13.34 is out; this is the first alpha test of the
1934 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1935 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1936 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1939 One known regression against 2.12.3 still exist:
1940 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
1941 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
1942 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, but we expect to find
1943 more. If you decide to test 2.13.34, do not be surprised to
1944 discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1950 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.33 released! @emph{Sep 10, 2010}
1952 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.33. This
1953 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1954 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1963 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.32 released! @emph{Sep 3, 2010}
1965 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.32. This
1966 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1967 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1974 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #20. @emph{Sep 2, 2010}
1976 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
1977 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains a review of an
1978 online notation editor using lilypond, along with the regular
1979 release news, snippet of the report, news from the frog pond, and
1980 the bug report of the report!
1983 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-20, read
1984 LilyPond Report 20} now; comments and contributions are
1990 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.31 released! @emph{Aug 24, 2010}
1992 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.31. This
1993 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1994 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2001 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.30 released! @emph{Aug 13, 2010}
2003 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.30. This
2004 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2005 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2012 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #19. @emph{Aug 9, 2010}
2014 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2015 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains some
2016 conference news, along with the regular release news, snippet of
2017 the report, news from the frog pond, and the bug report of the
2021 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-19, read
2022 LilyPond Report 19} now; comments and contributions are
2030 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.29 released! @emph{Aug 4, 2010}
2032 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.29. This
2033 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2034 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2037 This release radically changes the autobeaming rules, so use extra
2038 caution and expect breakage.
2043 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.28 released! @emph{July 13, 2010}
2045 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.28. This
2046 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2047 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2050 This release includes some major untested changes to the windows
2051 lilypad editor. Windows users should not be using this release
2052 because it is intended for developers only, but you ignore these
2053 warnings and try it anyway, use extra caution.
2058 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.27 released! @emph{July 5, 2010}
2060 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.27. This
2061 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2062 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2068 @subsubheading Testing our new website! @emph{June 29, 2010}
2070 We're testing our new website! For the next 24 hours, the new
2071 website will be the default website; after that, we will switch
2072 back to the old website while we examine feedback and make
2073 improvements to the new website.
2075 Please send feedback to @code{lilypond-user}; you can find more
2076 information on our page about @ref{Contact}.
2078 @warning{There are a few known problems with translations. If you
2079 are a non-English speaker, you may prefer to view the old lilypond
2081 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/}}
2087 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.26 released! @emph{June 26, 2010}
2089 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.26. This
2090 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2091 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2096 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.25 released! @emph{June 20, 2010}
2098 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.25. This
2099 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2100 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2106 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.24 released! @emph{June 14, 2010}
2108 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.24. This
2109 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2110 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2116 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.23 released! @emph{June 3, 2010}
2118 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.23. This
2119 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2120 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2125 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.22 released! @emph{May 27, 2010}
2127 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.22. This
2128 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2129 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2134 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.21 released! @emph{May 12, 2010}
2136 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.21. This
2137 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2138 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2141 This release should be of particular interest to package
2142 maintainers: we have made a few changes to the configure script
2143 and the required libraries. Barring any urgent bug reports, this
2144 is the build system and libraries that will be used for the next
2150 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #18. @emph{May 11, 2010}
2152 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2153 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue will be filled
2154 with emotion and coolness, paper bags and zigzag-ending
2155 staves, plus the usual Frogs and Bugs.
2158 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-18, read
2159 LilyPond Report 18} now; comments and contributions are
2166 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.20 released! @emph{May 5, 2010}
2168 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.20. This
2169 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2170 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2173 Minor syntax change: the undocumented @code{\cresc} and
2174 @code{\decresc} have changed. In addition, the [options] for the
2175 LaTeX mode of @code{lilypond-book} now comes after the
2176 @code{@{lilypond@}}, following normal LaTeX practice. As always,
2177 see the Changes document for more information.
2181 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.19 released! @emph{April 24, 2010}
2183 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.19. This
2184 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, 11
2185 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2190 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.18 released! @emph{April 16, 2010}
2192 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.18. This
2193 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, along with improved
2194 website translations. However, 14 critical issues still remain,
2195 so this release is intended for developers only.
2199 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.17 released! @emph{April 2, 2010}
2201 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.17. This
2202 release includes bugfixes for 4 critical issues. However, 15
2203 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2208 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.16 released! @emph{March 15, 2010}
2210 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.16. This
2211 release is intended for developers only, and includes the usual
2216 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.15 released! @emph{March 4, 2010}
2218 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.15. This
2219 release is intended for developers only, and includes a few
2220 updates to the binary build process in addition to the usual round
2226 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #17. @emph{March 1, 2010}
2228 Yay, the Report is back, with a new team! It has been said that
2229 two heads are better than one — does it apply to newsletters as
2230 well? Read on and let us know! In this issue we’ll talk about
2231 websites and poetry, frogs and bugs, not to mention an extensive
2232 review of the Frescobaldi editor!
2234 What are you waiting for? Come
2235 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-17, read
2236 LilyPond Report 17} now!
2241 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.14 released! @emph{February 27, 2010}
2243 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.14. This
2244 release is intended for developers only, and includes a large
2245 translation update in addition to the usual round of bugfixes.
2249 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.13 released! @emph{February 13, 2010}
2251 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.13. This
2252 release is intended for developers only, and fixes various
2253 problems with documentation build system as well as adding an
2254 output-preview-framework for our SVG backend. In addition, the
2255 binaries are now approximately 6 megabytes smaller.
2260 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.12 released! @emph{February 2, 2010}
2262 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.12. This
2263 release is intended for developers only, and brings more stability
2264 and fewer bugs to the build system and Contributor's Guide.
2268 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.11 released! @emph{January 16, 2010}
2270 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.11. This
2271 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2272 improvements to the build system, Contributor's Guide, and fixes 4
2273 critical regressions against earlier versions.
2277 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.10 released! @emph{December 31, 2009}
2279 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.10. This
2280 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2281 improvements such as predictable regression test output filenames
2282 and English names for feta filenames.
2288 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.3 released! @emph{December 20, 2009}
2290 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.12.3. This
2291 version contains the long-awaited fix for our GUI on MacOS X 10.5
2292 and 10.6. In addition to the GUI fixes, this version contains
2293 dozens of bugfixes backported from the unstable development
2296 We recommend that all users upgrade to this version. This is the
2297 last planned release in the 2.12 stable series; development now
2298 shifts towards the upcoming 2.14 series.
2304 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.9 released! @emph{December 12, 2009}
2306 LilyPond 2.13.9 is now out. From 2.13.9 onwards, LilyPond is
2307 licensed under the GNU GPL v3+ for code, and the GNU FDL 1.3+ for
2308 documentation. In addition to the usual round of bugfixes, this
2309 release adds a shortcut for repeated chords.
2311 Please note that 2.13 is an @strong{unstable development} branch;
2312 normal users should continue to use 2.12.
2317 @subsubheading New Website! @emph{October 3, 2009}
2319 As you can see, we have a new website design. Many thanks to
2320 texi2html and CSS for being so flexible!
2326 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #16. @emph{September 6, 2009}
2328 The LilyPond Report is back! This short, informal opinion column is
2329 about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2330 Read @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-16, issue 16}
2337 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.3. @emph{July 2, 2009}
2339 This unstable release contains working menus in OSX 10.5; many
2340 thanks to Christian Hitz for fixing this long-standing problem!
2341 This release also contains numerous other bugfixes and features
2342 such as ties with variable thickness, partially dashed slurs, and
2344 We are planning another 2.12 release in the next week or two,
2345 which will include the menu fixes for OSX 10.5. Normal users may
2346 wish to wait for this release rather than using an unstable
2354 @subsubheading A LilyPond weboldala magyarul. @emph{May 22, 2009}
2356 Elkészült a lilypond.org nagy részének magyar fordítása a LilyPond
2357 honosítási projekt első lépéseként. A projekt célja a LilyPond
2358 szabad kottaszedő szoftver minél széleskörűbben elérhetővé tétele
2359 a magyar felhasználók számára a teljes weboldal és dokumentáció
2360 lefordítása révén. A teljes dokumentáció lefordításához
2361 közreműködőket keresünk. Ha részt vennél a honosításban, küldj egy
2362 e-mailt a @code{harmathdenes AT gmail.com} címre!@*
2363 Harmath Dénes, a LilyPond honosítási projekt
2369 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #15. @emph{May 18, 2009}
2371 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is a short, informal opinion column about the LilyPond project:
2372 its team, its world, its community.
2373 Follow @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-15,this link}
2374 to read the full issue...
2379 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #14. @emph{April 13, 2009}
2381 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, on a new website!
2382 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2383 Follow @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-14,this link} to read the full issue...
2388 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.2 and 2.13.0 — @emph{March 21, 2009}
2390 As a very belated announcement, the stable version of LilyPond is
2391 now 2.12.2, and the next development version has begun with
2397 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.0 @qq{Rune} — @emph{December 27, 2008}
2399 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
2401 @miscLink{announce-v2.12,Announcement},
2408 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.65 — Release Candidate. @emph{December 2, 2008}
2410 This release has improvements to MusicXML import, contributed by
2411 Reinhold Kainhofer, and adds support for splitting a book in several
2412 book parts, contributed by Nicolas Sceaux.
2413 Nested contexts of the same type are now allowed with any depth, and
2414 overriding nested properties can be done with list syntax, thanks to
2416 This is hopefully the last Release Candidate before stable release 2.12,
2417 so you are welcome to test this release if you can to report new
2419 @bugfixes{2_11_65,},
2421 @ref{Old downloads}.
2426 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.64. @emph{November 18, 2008}
2428 LilyPond 2.11.64 is available. MusicXML import has been improved,
2429 including church modes support, and a few bugs in the compilation
2430 and documentation building processes are fixed. The three
2431 documentation manuals are now fully translated in Spanish, thanks
2432 to Francisco Vila. The font cache problem in Windows binaries
2433 which used to cause excessive slowness should be fixed.
2436 @ref{Old downloads}.
2441 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.63. @emph{October 29, 2008}
2443 LilyPond 2.11.63 is available. This release has lots of updates to the
2444 documentation and translations.
2445 @ref{Old downloads}.
2450 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.62 -- Release Candidate. @emph{October 11, 2008}
2452 LilyPond 2.11.62 is available. This is is one of the last releases
2453 before 2.12, so testing it is encouraged. In addition to a bugfix
2454 in @code{\tempo} command, this release has lot of updates
2455 to Spanish and German documentation translations, and the
2456 stylesheet for HTML documentation has been improved.
2458 @bugfixes{2_11_62,},
2459 @ref{Old downloads}.
2464 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.61 available. @emph{October 1, 2008}
2466 LilyPond 2.11.61 has been released. It has updates to
2467 documentation translations, and a new automatic accidentals style
2468 (teaching) has been added.
2470 @bugfixes{2_11_61,},
2472 @ref{Old downloads}.
2477 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.60 available. @emph{September 25, 2008}
2479 LilyPond 2.11.60 has been released. A new style of double repeat
2480 bar line has been added, and @code{printallheaders} variable in
2481 score block has been renamed to @code{print-all-headers}.
2482 @ref{Old downloads}.
2487 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.59 available. @emph{September 20, 2008}
2489 Release 2.11.59 is out. LilyPond now uses 64 bit integers for
2490 rational numbers, which allows typesetting more complex polymetric
2491 music. This release also has updates to German and Spanish
2492 translations of the documentation.
2493 @ref{Old downloads}.
2498 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.58 available. @emph{September 13, 2008}
2500 LilyPond 2.11.58 is a beta release, which means the next stable
2501 release is expected in a few weeks. This release is also special,
2502 as it includes code which supports more flexible automatic
2503 accidentals rules, written several months ago by Rune Zedeler,
2504 deceased since then. All the development team express their
2505 condolences to his family and his friends. Besides this,
2506 automatic beaming has been improved by Carl Sorensen, support
2507 for creating stem flags in a new style has been contributed by
2508 Reinhold Kainhofer, and a few bugs have been fixed.
2510 @bugfixes{2_11_58,},
2512 @ref{Old downloads}.
2517 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.57 available. @emph{August 27, 2008}
2519 LilyPond 2.11.57 is out. This release adds support for harp pedal
2520 diagrams, contributed by Reinhold Kainhofer, and some changes in
2521 markup command names have been made.
2524 @ref{Old downloads}.
2529 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.56 available. @emph{August 17, 2008}
2531 LilyPond 2.11.56 is out. This release features transposable fret
2532 diagrams, contributed by Carl Sorensen. Translations status pages
2533 are now available from the documentation start page. Two
2534 predefined commands @code{\pointAndClickOn},
2535 @code{\pointAndClickOff} have also been added.
2538 @ref{Old downloads}.
2543 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.55 available. @emph{August 6, 2008}
2545 LilyPond 2.11.55 is out. This release fixes several bugs, and for octavation brackets
2546 @code{set-octavation} has been replaced by a more user-friendly command, @code{\ottava}.
2548 @bugfixes{2_11_55,},
2549 @ref{Old downloads}.
2554 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.54 available. @emph{July 30, 2008}
2556 LilyPond 2.11.54 is out. This release fixes a bug in tie formatting
2557 following a line break, and changes the behavior of @code{short-indent}
2558 so that short instrument names are no longer indented in the margin.
2560 @bugfixes{2_11_54,},
2561 @ref{Old downloads}.
2566 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.53 available. @emph{July 23, 2008}
2568 LilyPond 2.11.53 is out. This release fixes a lot of bugs.
2570 @bugfixes{2_11_53,},
2571 @ref{Old downloads}.
2576 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.52 available. @emph{July 14, 2008}
2578 Release 2.11.52 fixes wrong offset of a bar number when it follows
2579 a breath mark, and syntax changes made in recent development
2580 releases are now fully listed on the News page.
2582 @bugfixes{2_11_52,},
2584 @ref{Old downloads}.
2589 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.51 available. @emph{July 8, 2008}
2591 Release 2.11.51 has a couple of bugfixes, and a lot of changes in
2592 predefined command names. Fret diagrams formatting has been
2593 improved by Carl Sorensen, it is now controlled
2594 by @code{fret-diagram-details} property.
2596 @bugfixes{2_11_51,},
2597 @ref{Old downloads}.
2602 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.50 available. @emph{July 2, 2008}
2604 Release 2.11.50 adds support for metronome marks with text, and
2605 backslashed numbers for figured bass, contributed by
2608 @bugfixes{2_11_50,},
2609 @ref{Old downloads}.
2614 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #13. @emph{June 23, 2008}
2616 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2617 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-13,this link} to read the full issue...
2622 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #12. @emph{June 16, 2008}
2624 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2625 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-12,this link} to read the full issue...
2630 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.49 released. @emph{June 12, 2008}
2632 LilyPond 2.11.49 is out. It fixes a number of bugs, including bugs in beams formatting.
2634 @bugfixes{2_11_49,},
2635 @ref{Old downloads}.
2640 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.48 released. @emph{June 9, 2008}
2642 LilyPond 2.11.48 is out. This release fixes a few bugs, and
2643 @code{\compressMusic} has been renamed
2644 to @code{\scaleDurations}.
2646 @bugfixes{2_11_48,},
2647 @ref{Old downloads}.
2652 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #11. @emph{June 9, 2008}
2654 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2655 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-11,this link} to read the full issue...
2660 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #10. @emph{June 2, 2008}
2662 Welcome to this special tenth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}, entirely dedicated to Algorithmic Composition systems.@*
2663 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-10,this link} to read the full issue...
2668 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.47 released. @emph{May 28, 2008}
2670 LilyPond now allows all text context properties to be markups,
2671 except in @code{\lyricmode}. This release also fixes
2672 regression tests maintenance for developers.
2674 @bugfixes{2_11_47,},
2675 @ref{Old downloads}.
2680 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.46 available. @emph{May 22, 2008}
2682 Release 2.11.46 fixes a lot of bugs and includes a rewrite of
2683 dynamics engravers. Support for slur-shaped arpeggios has been added.
2685 @bugfixes{2_11_46,},
2687 @ref{Old downloads}.
2692 @subsubheading RSS feed - @emph{May 21, 2008}
2694 A RSS feed is now available on lilypond.org. It contains all
2695 news announced on the web site start page: releases, LilyPond
2696 report, new translations of the site and publications.
2697 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/lilypond-rss-feed.xml,Feed URL}.
2698 The info mailing list (see @ref{Contact}) is still used to
2699 announce releases and special events.
2704 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #9. @emph{May 05, 2008}
2706 Welcome to this ninth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}!@*
2707 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2708 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-9,this link} to read the full issue...
2713 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.45 available. @emph{April 26, 2008}
2715 Release 2.11.45 fixes a couple of bugs in the formatting
2716 engine. @code{lilypond-book} has been improved, with better
2717 performance, a bugfix about included files, and more flexibility
2718 for preprocessing documents with LaTeX variants. Support for
2719 enclosing text in a rounded box has been contributed by Valentin
2722 @bugfixes{2_11_45,},
2724 @ref{Old downloads}.
2729 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.44 available. @emph{April 14, 2008}
2731 Release 2.11.44 is available. Support for figured bass and chord
2732 names has been added to the MusicXML
2735 @bugfixes{2_11_44,},
2736 @ref{Old downloads}.
2741 @subsubheading lilypond.org日本語訳 (lilypond.org Japanese translation). @emph{2008年4月8日 (April 4, 2008)}
2743 lilypond.orgのいくつかのページの日本語訳が出来ました。
2748 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.43 available. @emph{March 31, 2008}
2750 Release 2.11.43 has been available since March 27. It fixes a
2751 couple of formatting bugs, and the font cache problem with
2752 MS-Windows binaries which caused excessive slowness has been
2755 @bugfixes{2_11_43,},
2756 @ref{Old downloads}.
2761 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.42 available. @emph{March 9, 2008}
2763 Release 2.11.42 is out. It fixes some formatting and spacing
2766 @bugfixes{2_11_42,},
2767 @ref{Old downloads}.
2772 @subsubheading Comparison of music engraving with Finale and LilyPond. @emph{February 25, 2008}
2774 In three articles, Andrew Hawryluk compares Finale and LilyPond in
2775 general terms, and evaluates in detail engraving capabilities of
2776 both pieces of software. The second article is an instructive
2777 analysis of Rachmaninoff's Piano Prelude 6 engraving, including
2778 comparisons with a reference hand-engraved edition.
2779 @uref{http://www.musicbyandrew.ca/finale-lilypond-1.html,Read
2785 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.41 available. @emph{February 25, 2008}
2787 Release 2.11.41 is available. It has a few bugfixes, updated
2788 program messages in French, German, Spanish and Vietnamese, and
2789 updates to the MusicXML converter.
2791 @bugfixes{2_11_41,},
2792 @ref{Old downloads}.
2797 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.37 available. @emph{January 3, 2008}
2799 Release 2.11.37 is available. It has a few bugfixes, and
2800 documentation changes. (@ref{Old downloads})
2805 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.36 available. @emph{December 13, 2007}
2807 Release 2.11.36 is now available. It has many bugfixes, updates
2808 for MusicXML import, and it includes major documentation changes from
2809 Grand Documentation Project.
2811 @bugfixes{2_11_36,},
2812 @ref{Old downloads}.
2817 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.33 and 2.11.33 available. @emph{September 20, 2007}
2819 Release 2.11.33 is now available.
2821 @bugfixes{2_10_33,2.10},
2822 @bugfixes{2_11_33,2.11},
2823 @ref{Old downloads}.
2828 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.32 available. @emph{September 2, 2007}
2830 Release 2.11.32 is now available.
2832 @bugfixes{2_11_32,},
2833 @ref{Old downloads}.
2838 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.31 available. @emph{August 31, 2007}
2840 Release 2.11.31 is now available. It has more bugfixes, updates
2841 for MusicXML import and lots of updates for the translations.
2843 @bugfixes{2_11_31,},
2844 @ref{Old downloads}.
2849 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.30 available. @emph{August 20, 2007}
2851 Release 2.11.30 is now available. It has various bugfixes among
2852 others in the new spacing code, MusicXML import and lots of updates
2853 for the translations.
2855 @bugfixes{2_11_30,},
2856 @ref{Old downloads}.
2861 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.29 and 2.11.29 available. @emph{August 11, 2007}
2863 Release 2.11.29 is now available. 2.10.29 has a few small fixes.
2864 2.11.29 has several bugfixes, among others in the new spacing code,
2865 and lots of updates for the translations.
2867 @bugfixes{2_10_29,2.10},
2868 @bugfixes{2_11_29,2.11},
2869 @ref{Old downloads}.
2874 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.28 for FreeBSD x86_64. @emph{August 10, 2007}
2876 Release 2.11.28 is now available as a binary installer for
2877 FreeBSD x86_64. Download
2878 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/freebsd-64/lilypond-2.11.28-1.freebsd-64.sh,the installer} and
2879 do @emph{sh lilypond-2.11.28-1.freebsd-64.sh} in a command window.
2884 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.28 available - @emph{July 25, 2007}
2885 Release 2.11.28 has several updates to the manual and its
2886 translations, an plethora of bugfixes and a complete cleanup of the
2887 spacing engine code.
2889 @bugfixes{2_11_28,},
2890 @ref{Old downloads}.
2895 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.26 available - @emph{June 8, 2007}
2897 Release 2.11.26 supports page markers, eg. for use in
2898 tables-of-contents. In addition, it fixes a number of bugs. Enjoy!
2900 @bugfixes{2_11_26,},
2901 @ref{Old downloads}.
2906 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.25 and 2.11.25 available - @emph{May 20, 2007}
2908 Release 2.11.25 has support for toplevel page breaking commands,
2909 and page breaking as a whole has been sped up significantly. Enjoy!
2911 @bugfixes{2_10_25,2.10},
2912 @bugfixes{2_11_25,2.11},
2913 @ref{Old downloads}.
2918 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.23 and 2.11.23 available - @emph{May 1, 2007}
2919 This has lots of bugfixes.
2921 @bugfixes{2_10_23,2.10},
2922 @bugfixes{2_11_23,2.11},
2923 @ref{Old downloads}.
2928 @subsubheading Übersetzung der Dokumentation - @emph{10. April 2007}
2929 Die Kapitel 1-5 (der Abschnitt für Anfänger) des LilyPond-Benutzerhandbuchs
2930 sind auf deutsch übersetzt --- sie sind erhältlich für die @ref{Changes}
2931 online und @ref{Old downloads}.
2936 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.22 available - @emph{April 10, 2007}
2937 This release has updates of the dot collision code.
2939 @bugfixes{2_11_22,},
2941 @ref{Old downloads}.
2946 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.21 available - @emph{March 24, 2007}
2947 This release has some documentation updates.
2949 @bugfixes{2_11_21,},
2951 @ref{Old downloads}.
2956 @subsubheading Traduction de la documentation en français - @emph{25 février 2007}
2957 Les chapitres 1 à 4 et 6 du manuel de l'utilisateur sont désormais traduits, et
2958 disponibles en ligne ---
2959 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.10},
2960 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.11}.
2961 Les traductions sont également incluses dans la
2962 @uref{install,documentation téléchargeable}.
2967 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.20 and 2.11.20 available - @emph{February 25, 2007}
2968 This release fixes many bugs.
2970 @bugfixes{2_10_20,2.10},
2971 @bugfixes{2_11_20,2.11},
2973 @ref{Old downloads}.
2978 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.19 and 2.11.19 available - @emph{February 18, 2007}
2979 This release fixes many bugs.
2981 @bugfixes{2_10_19,2.10},
2982 @bugfixes{2_11_19,2.11},
2984 @ref{Old downloads}.
2989 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.18 available - @emph{February 12, 2007}
2990 This release fixes still more bugs, and included
2991 singing support through festival contributed by Milan Zamazal.
2993 @bugfixes{2_11_18,},
2995 @ref{Old downloads}.
3000 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.17 available - @emph{February 9, 2007}
3001 This release fixes still more bugs.
3003 @bugfixes{2_11_17,},
3005 @ref{Old downloads}.
3010 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.16 and 2.11.16 available - @emph{February 4, 2007}
3011 This release fixes many bugs.
3012 (@bugfixes{2_10_16,2.10},
3013 @bugfixes{2_11_16,2.11},
3015 @ref{Old downloads})
3020 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.15 and 2.11.15 available - @emph{February 1, 2007}
3021 This release will stretch piano staves on a
3022 system-by-system basis and add a few glyphs: a black harmonic note
3023 head and the slashed mirrored flat.
3025 @bugfixes{2_10_15,2.10},
3026 @bugfixes{2_11_15,2.11},
3028 @ref{Old downloads}.
3033 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.14 and 2.11.14 available - @emph{January 26, 2007}
3034 This release has a rewrite of the line-spanner code, responsible for
3035 among other glissandi and text-crescendos, making them more flexible.
3037 @bugfixes{2_11_14,},
3044 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.13 and 2.11.13 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3045 This release fixes a few minor but irritating bugs. In addition, the
3046 2.11 release has updates of the tutorial.
3048 @bugfixes{2_11_13,},
3050 @ref{Old downloads}.
3055 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3056 This release fixes lots of bugs. In particular, the tie formatting has
3057 been further improved, and memory usage has been improved enormously.
3059 @bugfixes{2_11_12,},
3061 @ref{Old downloads}.
3066 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3067 This release mirrors 2.11.12. Notably, it has the same memory
3070 @bugfixes{2_10_12,},
3072 @ref{Old downloads}.
3077 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.11 available - @emph{January 12, 2007}
3078 This release mostly has the same fixes as 2.11.11.
3080 @bugfixes{2_10_11,},
3082 @ref{Old downloads}.
3087 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.11 available - @emph{January 11, 2007}
3088 This release has further fixes for popular bugs. Timing of the MIDI
3089 output won't get confused by tuplets and grace notes anymore. Some fat
3090 has also been trimmed of the skyline code performance.
3092 @bugfixes{2_11_11,},
3094 @ref{Old downloads}.
3099 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3100 LilyPond 2.11.10 has further review of the test-suite, performance and
3101 code coverage. This brought to light several problems that were
3102 fixed. Notably, 2.11.10 fixes lots of regressions in optical
3103 correction spacing and MIDI dynamics. Also, this version is 20 to 50
3104 % faster than previous 2.11 releases.
3106 @bugfixes{2_11_10,},
3108 @ref{Old downloads}.
3113 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3114 This release fixes several popular bugs, among others: MIDI files
3115 that go silent after (de)crescendi, and tuplets problems with quoting
3118 @bugfixes{2_10_10,},
3120 @ref{Old downloads}.
3125 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.9 and 2.10.9 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3126 This release has a couple of bugfixes, and ---in 2.11.9---
3127 further improvements in the regression test suite
3131 @ref{Old downloads}.
3136 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.8 and 2.10.8 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3137 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3141 @ref{Old downloads}.
3146 @subsubheading @code{lilypond.org} auf deutsch - @emph{31. Dezember 2006}
3147 Die LilyPond-Webseiten sind jetzt auch auf deutsch übersetzt!
3152 @subsubheading @code{lilypond.org} en español - @emph{December 29, 2006}
3153 ¡Ya está disponible la versión en español del sitio web de LilyPond!
3158 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.7 and 2.10.7 available - @emph{January 1, 2007}
3159 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3163 @ref{Old downloads}.
3168 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3169 This release supports arbitrary fractional alterations, allowing
3170 music with different microtonal conventions to be typeset.
3174 @ref{Old downloads}.
3179 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3180 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3184 @ref{Old downloads}.
3189 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3190 These releases complete the translation infrastructure for
3195 @ref{Old downloads}.
3200 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3201 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3205 @ref{Old downloads}.
3210 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.4 available - @emph{December 21, 2006}
3211 The vertical spacing improvements that were introduced in 2.11.0 now work
3212 within a system as well as between systems.
3216 @ref{Old downloads}.
3221 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3222 This release has @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/compare-v2.10.3/index.html,graphical
3223 test results} and several website build improvements.
3227 @ref{Old downloads}.
3232 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3233 This release fixes several bugs.
3236 @ref{Old downloads}.
3241 @subsubheading LinuxPPC binaries available! - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3242 From now on, our GUB binary builds include support for Linux/PPC. (@ref{Old downloads})
3247 @subsubheading Traduction du tutoriel en français. @emph{December 13, 2006}
3248 Fruit du travail d'une équipe de traducteurs, le tutoriel en français est
3249 maintenant disponible en ligne.
3250 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.10},
3251 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.11}.
3256 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3257 This release supports glissandi and harmonics in tablature.
3261 @ref{Old downloads}.
3266 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3267 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3270 @ref{Old downloads}.
3275 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.1 available - @emph{December 4, 2006}
3276 This release has improved support for horizontal spacing.
3280 @ref{Old downloads}.
3285 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.1 available - @emph{December 3, 2006}
3286 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3289 @ref{Old downloads}.
3294 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.0 available - @emph{November 27, 2006}
3295 This release has improved support for vertical spacing. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3300 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.0 available - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3301 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3302 (@miscLink{announce-v2.10,Announcement}, @ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3307 @subsubheading GIT repository online - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3308 LilyPond development has moved over its source code to @uref{http://git.or.cz,GIT}, the fast version control
3309 system. Check out our repository at @uref{http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=lilypond.git;a=summary,gnu.org}.
3314 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.29 available - @emph{November 5, 2006}
3315 This release has many more bugfixes.
3318 @ref{Old downloads}.
3323 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.28 available - @emph{November 3, 2006}
3324 This release has many more bugfixes.
3327 @ref{Old downloads}.
3332 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.27 available - @emph{October 28, 2006}
3333 This release has a new @code{FretBoards} context, and some further
3338 @ref{Old downloads}.
3343 @subsubheading Music streams thesis available - @emph{October 21, 2006}
3344 The last months, Erik Sandberg has been overhauling the internals of
3345 Lily. This change introduces a new intermediate format, Music Streams,
3346 which will make it easier get music data out of LilyPond. A copy of
3347 the thesis is now available from lilypond.org
3348 (@ref{Publications}).
3353 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.26 available - @emph{October 20, 2006}
3354 This release has further bugfixes.
3357 @ref{Old downloads}.
3362 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.25 available - @emph{October 18, 2006}
3363 This release has more bugfixes; from now on, binaries are also
3364 available for x86/64.
3367 @ref{Old downloads}.
3372 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.24 available - @emph{October 15, 2006}
3373 This release has support for right hand guitar fingerings, and offers
3374 some bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
3375 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/list?can=1&q=fixed2924&colspec=ID+Type+Status+Priority+Milestone+Owner+Summary,Bugfixes},
3376 @ref{Old downloads})
3381 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.23 available - @emph{October 12, 2006}
3382 This release cuts fragments of EPS directly from your finished score,
3383 and makes it easier to insert ties into lyrics. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3388 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.22 available - @emph{October 9, 2006}
3389 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3394 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.21 available - @emph{October 4, 2006}
3395 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3400 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.20 available - @emph{October 3, 2006}
3401 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3406 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.17 available - @emph{September 2, 2006}
3407 This release fixes many bugs. Among others, MacOS X QuickTime now
3408 honors tempo changes are in the MIDI output. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3413 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.16 available - @emph{August 25, 2006}
3414 In this release, chords may be partially tied and lyric extenders have
3415 tunable padding. Moreover, many bugs were fixed
3416 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3421 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.15 available - @emph{August 20, 2006}
3422 This releases fixes many bugs in the 2.9.14 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
3427 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.6 available - @emph{August 8, 2006}
3428 This release contains a few minor bugfixes; the source tarball is also
3429 available. (@ref{Old downloads})
3434 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.14 available - @emph{August 4, 2006}
3435 This release supports instrument name changes, dotted barlines and
3436 better spacing for floating grace notes. In addition, it contains
3437 ongoing work by Erik Sandberg to extend the interpretation phase with
3438 stream support. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3443 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.13 available - @emph{July 23, 2006}
3444 This release supports doits and falls, and more tuning options for
3445 grace note spacing and tuplet brackets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3450 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.12 available - @emph{July 18, 2006}
3451 This release supports pdftex for lilypond-book, and uses PdfTeX for
3452 generating manuals, so page numbers and references are now clickable.
3453 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3458 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.11 available - @emph{July 12, 2006}
3459 This release wraps improvements of the last two weeks. As a new
3460 feature, it supports tunable tuplet number formatting for nested
3461 tuplets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3466 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.10 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3467 This releases fixes a couple of bugs in 2.9.9.
3469 @ref{Old downloads})
3474 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.9 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3475 This releases fixes many bugs in 2.9.8 and earlier.
3477 @ref{Old downloads})
3482 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.8 available - @emph{June 6, 2006}
3483 2.9.8 has support for different spacing sections within a single
3484 score, and better infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3486 @ref{Old downloads})
3491 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.4 available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3492 2.8.4 fixes some minor bugs, and includes a backport of the
3493 infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3494 (@ref{Old downloads})
3499 @subsubheading First test results available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3500 After a week of frantic tweaking, the first automated testing results
3501 are available. You can now see @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.9/compare-v2.8.4/index.html,in full
3502 glory} what features are broken in the development release
3507 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.7 available - @emph{May 30, 2006}
3508 2.9.7 has improvements in the formatting for figured bass, and
3509 includes a new framework for detecting bugs earlier, which will make
3510 the development releases even better
3515 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.6 available - @emph{May 24, 2006}
3517 release has new features in beam formatting: beams may now be put on
3518 single stems, and obey the @code{beatGrouping} property. MusicXML
3519 converter. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3524 @subsubheading New essay pages! - @emph{May 22, 2006}
3525 The @emph{Automated Engraving} essay has been updated with material
3526 from the @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL} talk, with
3527 pages on @uref{about/automated-engraving/problem-statement,modeling
3528 notation} and @uref{about/automated-engraving/scoring-esthetics,algorithms for
3529 esthetics}. Happy reading!
3534 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.5 available - @emph{May 17, 2006}
3535 This release supports object rotation, hairpins with circled tips,
3536 hairpins that run to barlines before notes and improvements in the
3538 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3543 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.4 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3544 This release has support for feathered beaming, and note head styles in
3545 the markup @code{\note} command. In addition, it has a lot of updates
3546 of the manual and a clean up of the spring spacer.
3547 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3552 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.2 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3553 This release has fixes for minor bugs and compilation issues.
3554 (@ref{Old downloads})
3559 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.3 is out! - @emph{May 7, 2006}
3560 This new release has lots of updates of the manual, courtesy Graham
3561 and the contributors of the mailing. It handles formatting for ties in
3562 arpegiated chords better (feature sponsored by
3563 Steve Doonan), it has al niente hairpins, courtesy of Erlend Aasland,
3564 and some cleanups of the PostScript output, courtesy David Feuer. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3569 @subsubheading FISL7.0 slides available - @emph{April 22, 2006}
3570 The slides for Han-Wen's talk at
3571 @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL 7} are now online.
3572 (@ref{Publications})
3577 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
3578 Important bugfixes include CJK font handling and a Darwin/x86 port.
3579 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3584 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
3585 It's mostly a bugfix release, and it's almoste the same as 2.8.1. This
3586 release mainly fixes problems with CJK font loading.
3587 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3592 @subsubheading LilyPond on MacOS X/Intel - @emph{March 31, 2006}
3593 LilyPond now also runs on Intel based macs, offering a 400%
3594 speedup over the emulated PowerPC binaries. (@ref{Old downloads})
3599 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.0 is out! - @emph{March 22, 2006}
3600 Version 2.8 is here! Read the @miscLink{announce-v2.8,release
3601 announcement}. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3606 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.39 is out - @emph{March 17, 2006}
3607 This release has even more bug fixes. Please test before 2.8 is
3608 released. (@ref{Changes},
3609 @ref{Old downloads})
3614 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.38 is out - @emph{March 12, 2006}
3615 This is likely to be the last release candidate before we release 2.8,
3616 so report any bugs that you might find. New attractions include:
3617 lilypond postscript files now work with GSView, cut & pasting lily
3618 code from PDF files should now work, and spacing fixes for
3619 multi-measure rests.
3621 @ref{Old downloads})
3626 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.37 is out - @emph{March 4, 2006}
3627 This release has more bug fixes. Please help us by testing it!
3629 @ref{Old downloads})
3634 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.36 is out - @emph{February 24, 2006}
3635 This is another release candidate for 2.8. It has lots of bug fixes
3636 and polishes to the documentation. It also contains support for
3637 creating ties that are only on their right side connected to note
3638 heads, which is handy for repeats (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
3639 The documentation suite can now be downloaded as a separate tarball
3640 from lilypond.org. (@ref{Changes},
3641 @ref{Old downloads})
3646 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.35 is out - @emph{February 19, 2006}
3647 This release has lots of bugs fixes. The plan is to release 2.8 at the
3648 end of this month, so bug reports are @strong{very} welcome. By
3649 definition a bug is release critical if it wasn't present in version
3650 2.6. (@ref{Changes},
3651 @ref{Old downloads})
3656 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.34 is out - @emph{February 16, 2006}
3657 This release has a bunch of bugfixes, and new features. Newly created
3658 contexts may also be named with @code{\new Voice =
3659 "alto"}. Thicknesses of tie and slurs may be tuned separately for
3660 the endings and the middle
3661 part. (@ref{Changes},
3662 @ref{Old downloads})
3667 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.33 is out - @emph{February 10, 2006}
3668 Items directly connected with a music input element may be
3669 parenthesized, for example,
3672 c4 -\parenthesize -.
3673 <d \parenthesize fis a>
3677 This feature was sponsored by Ramana Kumar. (@ref{Changes},
3678 @ref{Old downloads})
3683 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.32 is out - @emph{February 7, 2006}
3684 This release contains some syntax changes: words inside the \paper and
3685 \layout block are henceforth written with dashes, for instance:
3695 Furthermore, in this release, we have dropped some legacy code from
3696 our library. Now, lily uses standard C++ strings and the STL
3697 vector. (@ref{Changes},
3698 @ref{Old downloads})
3703 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.31 is out - @emph{February 2, 2006}
3704 This release fixes a load of bugs, and has some internal
3705 cleanups. Exported C++ members are now named
3706 ly:class-name::function-name in Scheme instead of
3707 Class_name::function_name. We are now using C++ vectors and strings
3708 instead of our own. The Linux/FreeBSD builds now include wrappers for
3709 Python scripts too, so you can run convert-ly and midi2ly.
3711 @ref{Old downloads})
3716 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.30 is out - @emph{January 30, 2006}
3717 This release has a few bug fixes, like the solfa note head shape and
3718 collisions, the \epsfile command, and in getting No. ligature in
3719 normal words. (@ref{Changes},
3720 @ref{Old downloads})
3725 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.29 is out - @emph{January 27, 2006}
3726 This release has the following new features. Alignments of staves may
3727 be tuned per system (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca), individual
3728 systems may be positioned manually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca
3729 and Nicolas Sceaux), a linebreaking configuration can now be saved as
3730 a `.ly' file automatically. This allows vertical alignments to be
3731 stretched to fit pages in a second formatting run (feature sponsored
3732 by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
3733 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
3734 @ref{Old downloads})
3739 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.28 is out - @emph{January 22, 2006}
3740 This release contains numerous small fixes that were already in our
3741 GUB binaries. In addition, it has further polish for formatting of
3742 tied chords. Theses improvements were sponsored by Steve
3743 Doonan. (@ref{Changes},
3744 @ref{Old downloads})
3749 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 4 - @emph{January 13, 2006}
3751 The fourth release of our Grand Unified Binary for 2.7.27 is
3752 available. This release uses Pango 1.11.1, which has support for
3753 ligatures and kerning. Enjoy! (@ref{Old downloads})
3758 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 3 - @emph{January 12, 2006}
3759 The third release of our Grand Unified Binaries is available. This
3760 release fixes external font-support, the decompression flag for
3761 Linux. Also, we have support for @strong{FreeBSD} as well! Jump
3762 to the @ref{Old downloads} get them!
3767 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27 binaries are out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
3768 Starting with 2.7.26, the development team has been working on the
3769 installers. We're proud to announce another version of these: they are
3771 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/linux-x86/lilypond-2.7.27-1.linux.sh,
3773 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/MacOS/lilypond-2.7.27-2.zip,
3775 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/mingw/lilypond-2.7.27-2.exe,
3781 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27 is out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
3782 This release allows you to switch staff lines on and off individually
3783 (feature sponsored by Andrea
3784 Valle). (@ref{Changes},
3785 @ref{Old downloads})
3790 @subsubheading Linux Journal article - @emph{January 2006}
3791 Linux Journal publishes an article on
3792 @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8364,@emph{Make
3793 Stunning Schenker Graphs with GNU LilyPond}}. It is a
3794 in-depth but hands-on feature article with crisp LilyPond
3797 Author Kris Shaffer remarks
3798 @qq{GNU LilyPond generates beautiful graphics that make commercial
3799 alternatives seem second-rate.}
3800 This article is now available @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8583,on-line}.
3805 @subsubheading New binaries for LilyPond 2.7.26 - @emph{January 4, 2006}
3806 The Development team has been working around the clock to improve
3807 to fix the first wave bugs reported by you. The new results for MacOS
3808 and Windows are up on the @ref{Old downloads}
3809 page. Let us know how you fare!
3814 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.26 is out - @emph{December 31, 2005}
3815 This release has an improvement in the MusicXML importer (feature
3816 sponsored by Mark vd Borre's Music Academy): now, staves and voices
3817 are also setup, so you can readily run LilyPond on the .ly output.
3818 The important occasion for this release is our new build
3819 environment: we have completely revamped it, which means that binaries
3820 for all platforms (including MacOS, Windows, Linux/x86, but probably
3821 FreeBSD too) will be more quickly available for download.
3822 A happy 2006 from the LilyPond Development Team!
3824 @ref{Old downloads})
3829 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.25 is out - @emph{December 24, 2005}
3830 This release has various bugfixes. Also, stems on the center line now
3831 have their directions interpolated to minimize the number of direction
3832 changes (feature sponsored by Basil Crow and Mike
3833 Rolish). (@ref{Changes},
3834 @ref{Old downloads})
3839 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.24 is out - @emph{December 20, 2005}
3840 This release fixes a couple of bugs, but more importantly, slurs now
3841 avoid TupletNumbers, and tuplet numbers may enter the staff (feature
3842 sponsored by Trent Johnston), tuplet brackets and numbers are
3843 implemented as separate grobs, TupletBracket and TupletNumber (rewrite
3844 sponsored by Trent Johnston), string arguments for music functions may
3845 be specified without # marks. This allows syntactical constructs (like
3846 \clef and \bar) to be expressed in generic music
3847 functions. (@ref{Changes},
3848 @ref{Old downloads})
3853 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.23 is out - @emph{December 19, 2005}
3854 This release has the following new features:
3857 Ties in chords are also formatted using score based
3858 formatting. This reduces the number of collisions for ties in chords
3859 (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
3861 With the \tweak music function, layout objects that are directly
3862 connected to input may be tuned easily (feature sponsored by Sean Reed
3863 and Bertalan Fodor).
3865 Generic music functions may now also be used on
3866 articulations and chord elements (feature sponsored by Sean Reed and
3869 Better support for MusicXML, more options for spacing Lyrics;
3870 it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for normal
3871 and hyphenated syllables (features sponsored by Mark van den Borre and
3875 @ref{Old downloads})
3880 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.22 is out - @emph{December 9, 2005}
3881 This release has better support for MusicXML: it also supports ties,
3882 beams and editorial accidentals. It also has more options for spacing
3883 Lyrics; it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for
3884 normal and hyphenated syllables. These features were sponsored by Mark
3885 van den Borre and Bertalan
3886 Fodor. (@ref{Changes},
3887 @ref{Old downloads})
3892 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.21 is out - @emph{December 5, 2005}
3893 Saint Nicholas brings you ... a @uref{http://www.musicxml.org/,MusicXML} convertor for LilyPond!
3894 The convertor is basic, but working. Check out the @uref{http://www.lilypond-design.com/sponsor/open-features.html#inputfilter,
3895 LilyPond Software Design} pages for MusicXML features that can be
3901 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.20 is out - @emph{December 2, 2005}
3902 This release contains the following improvements: Texts set in a
3903 TrueType font are now kerned. Using the TeX no longer requires linking
3904 or dynamically opening the kpathsea library, making the backend more
3905 easily usable on various systems (feature sponsored by Christian Ebert
3907 Productions). (@ref{Changes},
3908 @ref{Old downloads})
3913 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.5 is out - @emph{December 1, 2005}
3914 This release updates the bugreporting address and reorganizes the
3915 documentation tree. (@ref{Old downloads})
3920 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.19 is out - @emph{November 26, 2005}
3921 This version contains a few bugfixes, and now allows the type of
3922 brackets in system start bracket hierarchies to be specified. Also,
3923 the horizontal alignment of rehearsal marks may be changed: marks can
3924 be put on key signatures, clefs, time signatures,
3925 etc. (@ref{Changes},
3926 @ref{Old downloads})
3931 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.18 is out - @emph{November 21, 2005}
3932 This version features nestable system start delimiters, like bracket,
3933 brace. It also adds "square" line bracket (feature sponsored by Trevor
3934 Baca). It also has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
3935 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
3936 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
3937 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
3938 @ref{Old downloads})
3943 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.17 is out - @emph{November 17, 2005}
3944 This version has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
3945 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
3946 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
3947 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
3948 @ref{Old downloads})
3953 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.16 is out - @emph{November 11, 2005}
3954 This release fixes a large number of bugs. Please upgrade before
3955 reporting bugs in the 2.7 series. (@ref{Changes},
3956 @ref{Old downloads})
3961 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.15 is out - @emph{November 3, 2005}
3962 This release has another massive cleanup of the backend. Each grob
3963 property may also be a "grob closure". This means that it is possible
3964 to combine functions. Calculation of extent and offset of grob is now
3965 controlled via the `X-extent', `Y-extent', `X-offset' and `Y-offset'
3966 properties. (@ref{Changes},
3967 @ref{Old downloads})
3972 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.14 is out - @emph{October 23, 2005}
3973 This release has more cleanup in the layout-engine. Now,
3974 properties that have Procedure values are thought to be procedures
3975 that compute said property, i.e.
3978 \override Beam #'direction = #(lambda (grob)
3979 (if (> (random 10) 5) UP DOWN))
3982 will set a random direction for beams. (@ref{Changes},
3983 @ref{Old downloads})
3988 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.13 is out - @emph{October 18, 2005}
3989 This release features slashed numerals, plus signs and interruptible
3990 extender lines for figured bass. Merging of Figured bass lines has
3991 been made switchable with the figuredBassCenterContinuations
3992 property. For each grob, a subproperty in `callbacks' property defines
3993 the procedure which computes it. This is major internal cleanup, which
3994 also provides advanced tweakability for power
3995 users. (@ref{Changes},
3996 @ref{Old downloads})
4001 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.4 is out - @emph{October 11, 2005}
4002 This release fixes a few minor problems with the stable
4003 series. (@ref{Changes},
4004 @ref{Old downloads})
4009 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.12 is out - @emph{October 07, 2005}
4010 It features more annotations for the page layout engine and some more
4011 sponsored features. Beamlets may stick out of the side of beams
4012 (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca); new support for figured bass with
4013 support for continuation lines and tuning of figures, brackets, and
4014 alignments (feature sponsored by Trent Johnston); vertical alignments
4015 of staves can now be tuned easily for individual systems (feature
4016 sponsored by Nicolas
4017 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
4018 @ref{Old downloads})
4023 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.11 is out - @emph{October 02, 2005}
4024 Vertical spacing for page layout can now be tuned for each system
4025 individually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
4026 Sceaux). The slope of a stem-tremolo may be set manually (feature
4027 sponsored by Sven Axelsson). There are a number of cleanups in the
4028 handling and representation of systems, among other features and bug
4029 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
4030 @ref{Old downloads})
4035 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.10 is out - @emph{September 13, 2005}
4036 This version adds proper support for "laissez vibrer ties", just enter
4037 \laissezVibrer after a chord. This feature was sponsored by Henrik
4038 Frisk. It also has a couple of minor
4039 bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
4040 @ref{Old downloads})
4045 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.9 is out - @emph{September 5, 2005}
4046 This is mainly a bugfix
4047 release. (@ref{Changes},
4048 @ref{Old downloads})
4053 @subsubheading Traduction française du site - @emph{September 03, 2005}
4054 Grâce à @uref{about/thanks#website,l'équipe des traducteurs},
4055 de nombreuses pages du site sont maintenant disponibles en français,
4056 notamment l'@uref{about/automated-engraving/index.fr.html,essai sur
4057 la gravure musicale}.
4062 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.8 is out - @emph{August 29, 2005}
4063 This release has support for right-to-left text formatting in markup
4064 commands (sponsored by Aaron Mehl). In addition, it fixes a great
4065 number of bugs, among others, support for writing MIDI files. (@ref{Changes},
4066 @ref{Old downloads})
4071 @subsubheading Article in `De Standaard' - @emph{August 20, 2005}
4072 The Belgian newspaper @emph{De Standaard} investigates what drives
4073 Free Software authors in an article titled @emph{Delen van KENNIS
4074 zonder WINSTBEJAG} (Non-profit sharing of
4075 knowlegde) using LilyPond as an example. This marks
4076 LilyPond's first appearance in mainstream printed press.
4081 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.7 is out - @emph{August 22, 2005}
4082 This release has a rewriting of tie formatting which was sponsored by
4083 Bertalan Fodor, Jay Hamilton, Kieren MacMillan, Steve Doonan, Trevor
4084 Baca, and Vicente Solsona Dellá. (@ref{Changes},
4085 @ref{Old downloads})
4090 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.6 is out - @emph{August 19, 2005}
4091 This release adds support for numbered percent repeats, a feature
4092 sponsored by Yoshinobu Ishizaki. It also has bugfixes for clashes
4093 between slurs and symbols, like fingers dynamic
4094 signs. (@ref{Changes},
4095 @ref{Old downloads})
4100 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.5 is out - @emph{August 16, 2005}
4101 Lily 2.7.5 has a large number of bugfixes, among others, in slur
4102 formatting, spacing, rest collisions and tuplet bracket
4103 formatting. (@ref{Changes},
4104 @ref{Old downloads})
4109 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.4 is out - @emph{August 7, 2005}
4110 LilyPond 2.7.4 has support for proportional notation, where the space
4111 for a note is proportional to the time it
4112 takes. (@ref{Changes},
4113 @ref{Old downloads})
4118 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.3 is out - @emph{August 4, 2005}
4119 This release fixes a memory corruption bug that was triggered by
4120 \override'ing Beam settings. (@ref{Old downloads})
4125 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.2 is out - @emph{August 2, 2005}
4126 This release has a few bugfixes, among them: the autopackage will run
4127 in more platforms, LilyPond will be much quicker for large
4128 lilypond-book documents, and the up and down Fa note heads for shaped
4130 swapped. (@ref{Changes},
4131 @ref{Old downloads})
4136 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.3 is out - @emph{July 25, 2005}
4137 LilyPond 2.7.3 has improvements in performance which should result in
4138 faster operations (15 to 20 percent). It also contains the new
4139 "\displayLilyMusic" function.
4141 @ref{Old downloads})
4146 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.2 is out - @emph{July 21, 2005}
4147 LilyPond 2.7.2 has support for suggested accidentals for musica
4148 ficta notation, easy entry for lyric melismata and improvements for
4149 quicker entry of scores. (@ref{Changes},
4150 @ref{Old downloads})
4155 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6 released - @emph{June 27, 2005}
4156 Version 2.6 is the latest stable release of LilyPond.
4158 installs in a snap on Windows, MacOS X, and any version of Linux (x86).
4159 @strong{Get up and running in minutes!} Pango text formatting lets you
4160 print @strong{Unicode } lyrics in your favorite script and font. Create
4161 @strong{SVG} files, and edit them in Inkscape.
4162 (@miscLink{announce-v2.6,Announcement}, @ref{Old downloads}, @ref{Changes})
4167 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.1 is out - @emph{July 20, 2005}
4168 LilyPond 2.7.1 has no user-visible changes. However, due to
4169 restructuring @qq{under the hood}, this version will be 10 to
4170 20 % faster. (@ref{Old downloads})
4175 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.1 is out - @emph{July 11, 2005}
4176 This version fixes a few minor bugs found in
4177 2.6.0, and also works on DOS-based Windows versions. (@ref{Changes},
4178 @ref{Old downloads})
4183 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7 is out - @emph{July 9, 2005}
4184 LilyPond 2.7.0 is out. It has support for paragraph text and
4185 pitched trill notation. (@ref{Changes},
4186 @ref{Old downloads})
4191 @subsubheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 22, 2005}
4192 LilyPond 2.5.32 is now available for download (binaries for Fedora +
4193 MacOS only). It has a few very minor bugfixes, and a rewrite of the
4194 TTF embedding code, which should be a lot more robust now.
4195 (@ref{Old downloads})
4200 @subsubheading Traduction du site de LilyPond - @emph{15 juin 2005}
4201 @uref{about/thanks#website,L'équipe des traducteurs} vous présente
4202 le site de LilyPond en français. Nous travaillons sur la traduction des
4203 pages encore non traduites. Bon surf !
4208 @subsubheading 2.5.31 for Windows and MacOS - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4209 2.5.31 is now available for both Windows and MacOS X. The Windows
4210 version should now work with embedding TTF fonts, and the MacOS X has
4211 better help functionality.
4212 (@ref{Old downloads})
4217 @subsubheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4218 This release has a few bugfixes. In the MacOS X version, ClickEdit has
4219 been renamed to LilyPond, and you can now upgrade your files and
4220 compile them directly from
4221 LilyPond. (@ref{Old downloads})
4226 @subsubheading 2.5.30 released - @emph{June 10, 2005}
4227 This is (hopefully) the last Release Candidate before 2.6. Give it a
4228 good shake to find those last bugs! (@ref{Old downloads})
4233 @subsubheading 2.5.29 released - @emph{June 7, 2005}
4234 In this release the documentation also has pictures. In addition, the
4235 Mac version can also read native mac fonts (.dfonts and fonts in
4236 resource forks). (@ref{Old downloads})
4241 @subsubheading 2.5.27 released - @emph{May 31, 2005}
4242 It has a big bunch of minor bugfixes. This is another release
4243 candidate for version 2.6, which should be released within the next 2
4244 weeks. Please send a bug report if you find a critical problem with this
4245 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
4250 @subsubheading Windows and MacOS installers available - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4251 There are now a native, standalone installers for Windows and
4252 MacOS. They also support PDF point & click. (@ref{Old downloads})
4257 @subsubheading 2.5.26 released - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4258 This release has a couple of small bugfixes.
4263 @subsubheading 2.5.25 released - @emph{May 20, 2005}
4264 This release has many small bugfixes and updates to the
4265 documentation. (@ref{Old downloads})
4270 @subsubheading 2.5.24 released - @emph{May 12, 2005}
4271 2.5.24 fixes a bunch of bugs; in particular, chord symbols (such as
4272 slashed o) should now work on all platforms. This release has a new
4273 feature: it is now possible to make staves appear in a different order
4274 from the order that they were defined. (@ref{Old downloads})
4279 @subsubheading 2.5.23 released - @emph{May 6, 2005}
4280 This release has a couple of small bugfixes, and a new feature. It is
4281 now possible to start and stop the @code{StaffSymbol}, during a piece of
4282 music, by doing @code{\stopStaff \startStaff}. This can be used to
4283 produce Ossia staves. (@ref{Changes},
4284 @ref{Old downloads})
4289 @subsubheading 2.5.22 released - @emph{May 3, 2005}
4291 release. The most visible improvement is in the PDF : this release
4292 will produce smaller PDF files, with symbols that look better on
4294 (@ref{Old downloads})
4299 @subsubheading April 25, 2005 - 2.5.21 released!
4300 2.5.21 has more bugfixes. It also has support for "grid
4301 lines", bar like vertical line, which are aligned with the notes. The
4302 auto-beam engraver was rewritten, so it also works with irregular time
4303 signatures like 5/8.
4305 @ref{Old downloads})
4310 @subsubheading April 18, 2005
4311 LilyPond 2.5.20 has lots of bugfixes, in particular, MIDI files of
4312 multi-movement pieces don't overwrite each other. Version 2.5.20 also
4313 supports putting arrows on lines, such as glissandi.
4314 More details are in the
4316 file, or go straight to @ref{Old downloads}.
4321 @subsubheading April 15, 2005
4322 LilyPond 2.5.19 was released. The command `\epsfile' allows inclusion
4323 of EPS graphics into markup texts and the music function
4324 `\musicDisplay' will display a music expression as indented
4325 Scheme code. Take a look at
4327 file and @ref{Old downloads}.
4332 @subsubheading April 6, 2005
4333 2.5.18 is a bugfix release. It has many small cleanups in the
4334 web-based documentation, and many small cleanups all over the
4335 place. @ref{Old downloads}
4340 @subsubheading March 31, 2005
4341 2.5.17 is out. This release features many small bugfixes. In addition,
4342 it has support for string number notation for guitar. This feature was
4343 sponsored by Gunther Strube. @ref{Old downloads}
4348 @subsubheading March 20, 2005
4349 LilyPond 2.5.16 is out. This release fixes a few minor but irritating
4350 errors. A Fedora Core 3 binary is also available.
4356 @subsubheading March 14, 2005
4357 LilyPond 2.5.15 is out. This release has clean ups in the SVG output,
4358 and now uses the LilyPond number font for time signatures. It is
4359 now possible to add text before and after music. This can be used to
4360 add verses after a music. Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4361 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4366 @subsubheading March 7, 2005
4367 LilyPond 2.5.14 is out. It is now possible (and in fact, encouraged),
4368 to build LilyPond either without the Kpathsea TeX library or with the
4369 Kpathsea dynamically loaded, but only for the -btex backend. This
4370 means that packages do not have to depend on TeX anymore. With this,
4371 the Windows download size will go down significantly. Take a look at
4373 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4378 @subsubheading March 7, 2005
4379 LilyPond 2.4.5 is out. This release backports the tieWaitForNote
4380 feature and has support for tetex-3.0.
4386 @subsubheading February 28, 2005
4387 LilyPond 2.5.13 is available for Fedora Core 3. You need to install @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/Fedora-3/ghostscript-8.15rc3-0.i386.rpm,ESP
4388 Ghostscript 8.15rc3}. Unfortunately, this version of Ghostscript
4389 lacks the IJS dynamic library, which means that it will conflict with
4390 the gimp-print package. You may install it with --nodeps. Use at your
4396 @subsubheading February 28, 2005
4397 LilyPond 2.5.13 is out. This release has Point and click support for
4398 PDF output. You can read more about it @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.5/Documentation/user/out-www/lilypond/Point-and-click.html,here}.
4399 Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4400 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4405 @subsubheading February 26, 2005
4406 The @uref{http://lsr.dsi.unimi.it/,LilyPond Snippet
4407 Repository (LSR)} is a searchable database of LilyPond code
4408 snippets. You can add snippets too, so join the LSR project, and
4409 contribute creative ideas for using LilyPond.
4414 @subsubheading February 21, 2005
4415 LilyPond 2.5.12 is out. The big news is that this release supports
4416 TrueType fonts. This means that it is now possible to use @strong{all}
4417 fonts available via FontConfig. Also, arpeggios may be written out
4418 using ties and individual objects may have colors! Take a look at
4420 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4425 @subsubheading February 4, 2005
4426 LilyPond 2.5.11 is out. In this
4427 release, foreign character sets are now supported in lilypond-book
4428 too, and it is possible to put system separators between systems.
4429 @ref{Old downloads}!
4434 @subsubheading January 31, 2005
4435 LilyPond 2.5.10 is out. This release
4436 sports as new EPS backend, based on the PS backend. This backend is
4437 used in the new and improved lilypond-book script.
4443 @subsubheading January 26, 2005
4444 LilyPond 2.5.9 is out. This release fixes a couple of annoying
4445 bugs in the direct PS output for piano braces.
4451 @subsubheading January 16, 2005
4452 LilyPond 2.5.8 is out. This
4453 release has many internal code cleanups. In addition,
4454 accuracy of error reporting has been improved.
4456 @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.3065&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,
4458 } and @ref{Old downloads}!
4463 @subsubheading January 11, 2005
4464 LilyPond 2.5.7 is out. This release has a completely usable
4465 Pango integration for the PS backend. The default font is
4466 Century Schoolbook from the PS font suite. It also has
4467 small updates to the tablature settings by Erlend Aasland,
4468 assorted manual updates by Graham, and an overhaul of the
4469 font code by Werner.
4471 and check out the changes in
4472 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.3048&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4477 @subsubheading January 02, 2005
4478 LilyPond 2.5.6 was released. This is a "technology preview"
4479 release, which means that it has all kinds of nifty
4480 features, but is not actually usable for producing nicely
4481 printed scores. For this reason, an RPM of this release was
4482 not produced. The PS backend is now completely switched over
4483 to Pango/FontConfig: for -f ps, LilyPond only accepts UTF8
4484 input, all text fonts are loaded through Pango, the TeX
4485 backend now offloads all metric computations to LaTeX, the
4486 SVG and GNOME backends are broken, most probably.
4489 changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.3013&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4494 @subsubheading December 28, 2004
4495 LilyPond 2.5.5 is out. It is the first one to link against
4496 FontConfig and Pango, although it is only available in the "-f
4497 ps" output. The default output format has been changed back TeX
4498 while we stabilize the Pango/FontConfig integration.
4500 and check out the changes in
4501 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev= 1.3000&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4506 @subsubheading December 20, 2004
4507 LilyPond 2.5.4 is out. This release has some major
4508 brainsurgery in the font handling. As of now, LilyPond loads
4509 the music fonts in OpenType font format using FreeType.
4510 This has made a lot of things simpler, including font
4511 handling for the GNOME backend and SVG backend.
4514 changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2974&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4519 @subsubheading December 3, 2004
4520 LilyPond 2.5.3 was released. A new script, `\espressivo' has
4521 been added, for a combination of crescendo and decrescendo
4522 on a single note. In markups, expressions stacked with
4523 `\column', `\center-align', etc, are not grouped with `< ...
4524 >' anymore, but with `@{ ... @}'. LilyPond will now avoid line
4525 breaks that cause long texts to stick outside of the page
4526 staff. Grace notes following a main note, used to be entered
4527 by letting the grace notes follow a skip in a parallel
4531 check out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2908&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4536 @subsubheading November 26, 2004
4537 LilyPond 2.5.2 was released. It has several goodies,
4538 including solfa-notation (shaped noteheads), and an easier
4539 mechanism for customizing title, footer and header
4540 layout. Don't forget to rebuild the fonts, as they have been
4541 changed to accomodate the solfa-notation.
4543 and check out the changes in
4544 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2898&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4549 @subsubheading November 20, 2004
4550 LilyPond 2.5.1 is out. This is an experimental release,
4551 containing some proof-of-concept code for our graphical
4552 layout editor. You can add and remove things from the file,
4553 and the tweaks will still work, as long as the tweaked notes
4554 remain in the place (ie. start at the same time-wise and be
4555 part of the same context). Further attractions are: the
4556 gnome backend now also draws beams and slurs, updates to the
4557 SVG backend, support for the lmodern font set for TeX,
4560 and check out the changes in
4561 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2881&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4566 @subsubheading November 12, 2004
4567 The LilyPond development is OPEN once again! The first
4568 release of the 2.5 series has the following new Features:
4569 Positioning of slurs can now be adjusted manually, Grace
4570 notes are correctly quoted and formatted when using cue
4571 notes, Cue notes can now be created with
4574 \cueDuring #VOICE-NAME #DIRECTION { MUSIC }
4577 Stemlets (short stems over beamed rests) have been added.
4578 In addition, Jan hacked together some highly experimental
4579 code where you can use the mouse to drag and drop objects in
4580 the -f gnome backend. These tweaks can be saved and are
4581 applied to the PS and TeX output as well.
4584 the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2837&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4589 @subsubheading November 11, 2004
4590 LilyPond 2.4.2 is out. This release fixes a number of security
4591 problems with --safe, and adds a lot of polishing fixes.
4597 @subsubheading November 4, 2004
4598 LilyPond 2.4.1 is out. This release includes a number of small
4599 fixes that were made to 2.4.0 last week.
4601 and check out the changes in
4602 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2780.2&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4607 @subsubheading October 31, 2004
4608 LilyPond 2.4.0 was just @miscLink{announce-v2.4,released!}
4609 This new stable version has support for page-layout,
4610 completely rewritten slur formatting and many other
4611 improvements. Read about them in the @ref{Changes}
4618 @subsubheading October 29, 2004
4619 LilyPond 2.3.26 is out. This is another 2.4 release
4620 candidate. This release fixes a number of minor bugs, and
4621 some problems with the conversion scripts.
4623 and check out the changes in
4624 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2773&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4629 @subsubheading October 29, 2004
4630 2.3.25 is the final release candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
4631 Werner has been overhauling the TeX macros and
4632 lilypond-book. In addition, this release contains an
4633 important fix for raggedbottom page-layout.
4635 and check out the changes in
4636 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2765&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4641 @subsubheading October 27, 2004
4642 LilyPond 2.3.24 is a further polished 2.4 release candidate.
4643 This release has more improvements by Werner for the TeX
4644 backend, and a bunch of other small fixes.
4646 and check out the changes in
4647 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2752&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4652 @subsubheading October 24, 2004
4653 LilyPond 2.3.23 has bugfixes in the documentation, lilypond-book and
4654 --preview output. This release can be considered as a release
4655 candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
4657 and check out the changes in
4658 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2742&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4663 @subsubheading October 10, 2004
4664 LilyPond 2.3.22 fixes a bunch more bugs, to make 2.4 a really
4665 stable release. In addition, it renames the \paper@{@} block to
4666 \layout@{@}. The \bookpaper@{@} block is now called
4670 check out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2709&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4675 @subsubheading October 09, 2004
4676 LilyPond 2.3.21 is out. It is a serious release candidate for
4677 the next stable release LilyPond. This version has a cleanup
4678 and some small formatting improvements of the slur
4682 out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2692&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4687 @subsubheading October 02, 2004
4688 LilyPond 2.3.20 was released. It fixes the biggest problems
4689 with encoding and the TeX backend. As a result, latin1
4690 characters (like the german SS) show up correctly in the
4691 output once again. Also it has the usual bugfixes and updates
4692 in the documentation.
4694 and check out the changes in
4695 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2674&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4700 @subsubheading September 29, 2004
4701 The LilyPond development team will be present at the @uref{http://www.nluug.nl/events/sane2004/bazaar/index.html,Free
4702 Software Bazaar} of the NLUUG SANE 2004 conference today. If you
4703 are in the neighborhood, drop by for live contact with the Team or
4704 just a friendly chat. Registration is not required to attend.
4709 @subsubheading September 26, 2004
4710 LilyPond 2.3.19 is out. It's mainly a bugfix release.
4712 and check out the changes
4713 in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2652&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4718 @subsubheading September 20, 2004
4719 LilyPond 2.3.18 was released. It has further improvements in
4720 the slur formatting, and a small syntax change: the mode
4721 changing commands (`\chords', `\lyrics', etc.) have been
4722 renamed to `\chordmode', `\lyricmode', etc. The command
4723 `\chords' is an abbreviation for \new ChordNames \chordmode
4724 ... `\drums', `\lyrics', `\chords', `\figures' function
4727 and check out the changes in
4728 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2614&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4733 @subsubheading September 11, 2004
4734 LilyPond 2.3.16 was released. It fixes a couple of annoying
4735 bugs, and has an important addition in the slur-formatter. Slurs that
4736 pass note heads much closer than the average distance get an extra
4737 penalty. This fixes a lot of difficult slurring cases. See
4738 input/regression/new-slur for some examples.
4739 Please consider this release as a 3.0 pre-release so try to find as
4740 many bugs as possible. A report including a small .ly example
4741 can be filed at bug-lilypond@@gnu.org
4742 In this case, a bug is defined as something that the current 2.3 does
4743 worse than the latest 2.2 release. We want to be sure that no output
4744 will get uglier by upgrading to 3.0, so that once 3.0 is out, nothing
4745 will hold users back in switching.
4747 and check out the changes in
4748 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2562&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4753 @subsubheading September 10, 2004
4754 LilyPond 2.3.15 was released. It fixes for some gaffes with
4755 the new vertical spacing engine, has lots of documentation
4756 updates, and has support for landscape output in the direct
4757 postscript output. Also, the types of events quoted with
4758 `\quote' can now be tuned with `quotedEventTypes'. By default,
4759 only notes and rests end up in quotes.
4761 and check out the changes in
4762 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2553&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4767 @subsubheading September 6, 2004
4768 LilyPond 2.3.14 was released and has exciting features!
4769 LilyPond will try to keep staves at the same distances across a
4770 page, but it will stretch distances to prevent collisions; key
4771 signature cancellations are now printed before the bar line;
4772 different voices that all use "\quote" can now refer to each
4776 the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2534&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4781 @subsubheading August 29, 2004
4782 LilyPond now has a Documentation
4783 Editor, Graham Percival. From now on, he will oversee that
4784 useful information flows from the mailiing list into the
4785 manual. Also, if there are unclear sections in the manual,
4786 let him know via one of the mailing lists.
4787 As a start of his career, he worked to transform the
4788 "Templates" section of the website into a readable and comprehensive
4789 chapter of the user manual.
4790 A lot of cheers for Graham!
4795 @subsubheading August 29, 2004
4796 LilyPond 2.3.13 was released. The new slur code was
4797 improved, scripts can be made to avoid slurs, by setting
4798 inside-slur to #f. It is no longer necessary to instantiate
4799 "up" and "down" staves separately when using
4800 \autochange. Jurgen Reuter refreshed the logic around
4801 mensural flags, so they are adjusted for staff lines once
4805 check out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2520&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4810 @subsubheading August 24, 2004
4811 LilyPond 2.2.6 fixes a few minor issues, among others, the
4812 disappearing metronome mark.
4814 and check out the changes in
4815 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2000.2.33&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4820 @subsubheading August 23, 2004
4821 LilyPond 2.3.12 is out. This release has a lot of fixes and
4822 a new feature: there is now support for putting two slurs on
4823 chords, both above and below. This is switched on with the
4824 `doubleSlurs' property.
4826 and check out the changes in
4827 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2489&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4832 @subsubheading August 3, 2004
4833 LilyPond 2.3.11 is out. This release basically is 2.3.10 with a few
4834 annoying bugs fixed.
4837 the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2449&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4842 @subsubheading August 1, 2004
4843 LilyPond 2.3.10 is out. This release has a major clean-up of the
4844 input/test/ directory. Many examples have been moved to the regression
4845 test or manual, and the superfluous or outdated ones have been
4846 removed. The directory has gone from 146 examples to 72 examples. That
4847 means that we're halfway cleaning it out. Incidentally, the manual
4848 has gone from 200 to 220 pages. New features:
4851 Running trills now have their own spanner and event. They are
4852 started and stopped with \startTrillSpan and \stopTrillSpan
4854 There is a new markup command `\postscript' that takes a string
4855 that is dumped as verbatim PostScript
4860 the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2435&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4865 @subsubheading July 30, 2004
4866 LilyPond 2.3.9 is out. The important change is that lilypond
4867 now once-again directly runs the binary. The old wrapper script has
4868 been renamed to lilypond-latex.py, and should only be used for legacy
4869 projects. The recommended route is either using lilypond directly
4870 (with \book, you can have multiple movements within one document), or
4871 to run lilypond-book with a LaTeX wrapper file.
4872 This release also fixes a bunch of small errors. I now consider
4873 LilyPond feature complete for a 3.0 release. Next on the TODO list is
4874 updating the manual, and after that's done we can release 3.0. The
4875 projected date for this to happen is in about a month.
4878 the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2416&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4883 @subsubheading July 23, 2004
4884 LilyPond 2.3.8 fixes a few minor bugs in the new slur code,
4885 and has rewritten support for ledger lines. Now, in tight
4886 situations, ledger lines will be shortened so they stay
4887 separate. This also required a cleanup of the Ambitus
4890 and check out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2395&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4895 @subsubheading July 19, 2004
4896 LilyPond 2.3.7 was released and has new exciting features!
4897 The slur formatting has been rewritten. The new slur code
4898 works similar to the Beam formatter: scores are assigned for
4899 all esthetic components of a slur. A large number of
4900 combinations for begin and end points is then tried out.
4901 Slurs will now also take into account collisions with staff
4902 lines, scripts (like staccato and accent) and accidentals. In
4903 the LilyPond emacs mode, the `|' will now display the current
4904 beat within the measure.
4906 and check out the changes in
4907 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2383&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4912 @subsubheading July 15, 2004
4913 LilyPond 2.2.5 was released. It has a few bug fixes from
4917 out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2000.2.28&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4922 @subsubheading July 11, 2004
4923 An introductory article on LilyPond appeared on @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=7657&mode=thread&order=0,Linux
4929 @subsubheading July 5, 2004
4930 LilyPond 2.3.6 was released. This release has more updates
4931 for the Fret diagram code (thanks, Carl!), fixes a bunch of
4932 bugs, including a serious one that trashed a lot of beam
4933 formatting, and was also present in the 2.2 series.
4935 and check out the changes
4936 in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2306&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4941 @subsubheading July 5, 2004
4942 LilyPond 2.2.4 was released. It is mainly a bug fix
4946 check out the changes in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2000.2.23&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4951 @subsubheading June 25, 2004
4952 LilyPond 2.3.5 has numerous small bugfixes and cleanups, and
4953 features more work in the experimental GNOME output
4954 module. Adventurous hackers can check the instructions at
4955 scm/output-gnome.scm and try to run
4956 buildscripts/guile-gnome.sh to see what the fuss is all about.
4957 Carl Sorensen also provided us with more patches to the
4958 fret-diagram output. Check out the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2293&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}
4960 @ref{Old downloads}.
4965 @subsubheading June 20, 2004
4966 LilyPond 2.2.3 has a turkish translation and fixes a few minor
4967 bugs that were reported over the past month. Check out the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2000.2.16&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog} for a full description and
4968 @ref{Old downloads}.
4973 @subsubheading June 13, 2004
4974 LilyPond 2.3.4 further improves the output backends. As a
4975 result, manual page-breaks, multiple output formats and putting
4976 @code{\score} into markups now works. Check out the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2242&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}
4978 @ref{Old downloads}.
4983 @subsubheading May 31, 2004
4984 LilyPond 2.3.3 has many internal changes relating to the output
4985 backend (PostScript) and page-layout. In addition, it contains a few
4986 bugfixes for recently reported problems. Check out the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2207&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}
4988 @ref{Old downloads}.
4993 @subsubheading May 31, 2004
4994 LilyPond 2.2.2 is out. It has a number of small bugfixes, so upgrade
4995 if any of these errors concern you. Check out the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2000.2.9,ChangeLog}
4996 or head straight to the
4997 @ref{Old downloads}.
5002 @subsubheading May 26, 2004
5003 LilyPond 2.3.2 is out. This release has a lot of internal
5004 changes relating to page layout, but also sports experimental
5005 fret-diagram code. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5006 @ref{Old downloads}.
5011 @subsubheading May 9, 2004
5012 LilyPond 2.3.1 is out. This release has many new and cool
5013 features. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5014 @ref{Old downloads}.
5019 @subsubheading May 4, 2004
5020 Help LilyPond get better, and join in on LilyPond
5022 @uref{devel/participating/call-for-help.html,call for
5023 help} was posted on the mailing list a month ago, and we
5024 are still looking for a Release Meister, Code Janitor,
5025 Newsletter editor and a Writer for implementation
5026 Documentation. Of course, any other help is also welcome!
5031 @subsubheading May 3, 2004
5032 LilyPond 2.2.1 has been released. It fixes a handful of bugs.
5033 @ref{Old downloads}.
5038 @subsubheading April 17, 2004
5039 LilyPond 2.2.0 is now available
5040 on Windows, and should find its way to the Cygwin mirrors
5046 @subsubheading April 12, 2004
5047 LilyPond 2.3.0 is the first release
5048 in the 2.3 cycle. The focus for 2.3 is page layout, so
5049 instrumentalists can force parts to have page breaks at sane turning
5050 points. This release is @emph{experimental}; expect things to break!
5051 More info in the @ref{Changes}.
5052 @ref{Old downloads}.
5057 @subsubheading April 8, 2004
5058 A French article on the new LilyPond
5059 release appeared on @uref{http://linuxfr.org/2004/04/08/15968.html,linuxfr.org}.
5064 @subsubheading April 8, 2004
5065 Binaries for LilyPond 2.2.0 are available for
5066 MacOS X, Slackware, Mandrake and Debian Woody.
5072 @subsubheading April 1, 2004
5073 LilyPond 2.2.0 is out! This new stable version has
5074 completely revamped support for for orchestral score
5075 formatting, cue notes, font size management, lyric formatting,
5076 drum notation/playback and document integration. Read about it in
5077 the @miscLink{announce-v2.2,announcement} or skip to the
5078 @ref{Old downloads}.
5083 @subsubheading March 31, 2004
5084 LilyPond 2.1.37 has build fixes for Cygwin and SUSE,
5085 bugfixes for part-combining and chord tremolos and even more
5086 documentation polish. This should be the final release
5087 candidate; expect only regression bugs to be fixed before
5089 @ref{Old downloads}.
5094 @subsubheading March 30, 2004
5095 LilyPond 2.1.36 has many fixes in
5097 @ref{Old downloads}.
5102 @subsubheading March 28, 2004
5103 LilyPond 2.1..35 fixes a slew of
5104 bugs, and has the @code{raggedlast} option, which causes
5105 paragraph like line breaking for scores. More info in the
5112 @subsubheading March 22, 2004
5113 LilyPond 2.1.34 fixes minor bugs, and has more rewriting.
5114 @ref{Old downloads}.
5119 @subsubheading March 21, 2004
5120 LilyPond 2.1.33 fixes a serious bug, and a few other
5127 @subsubheading March 20, 2004
5128 LilyPond 2.1.32 has more rewriting
5129 in the user manual. There is also an experimental
5130 implementation of optimal page breaking (Postscript backend
5132 @ref{Old downloads}.
5137 @subsubheading March 15, 2004
5138 LilyPond 2.1.31 is out. It has fixes the alignment of bass
5139 figures and spurious dynamic warnings in MIDI. New
5140 attractions include rewritten font-selection routines. See
5143 @ref{Old downloads}.
5148 @subsubheading March 14, 2004
5150 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,linuxmusician.com interview} made the
5151 @uref{http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/03/13/2054227&mode=thread&tid=141&tid=188,slashdot
5157 @subsubheading March 11, 2004
5158 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com,linuxmusician.com} is
5160 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,interview}
5161 with Han-Wen Nienhuys and Jan Nieuwenhuizen, the main
5162 authors of LilyPond.
5167 @subsubheading March 11, 2004
5168 LilyPond 2.1.30 has editorial fixes for the manual, and
5169 experimental support for page layout in the PostScript
5172 @ref{Old downloads}.
5177 @subsubheading March 9, 2004
5178 LilyPond 2.1.29 fixes a couple of MIDI bugs, and has
5179 experimental support for producing titles with
5185 @subsubheading February 29, 2004
5186 In LilyPond 2.1.28 Scheme property functions may be used
5187 argument to @code{set!}. In addition, parts of the manual
5188 have been proofread and corrected in this release. See the
5190 @ref{Old downloads}.
5195 @subsubheading February 24, 2004
5196 LilyPond 2.1.27 takes into account instrument transpositions
5197 when quoting other voices. This release also fixes a number
5198 of lyrics related bugs. See the
5200 @ref{Old downloads}.
5205 @subsubheading February 23, 2004
5206 LilyPond 2.1.26 has a new, experimental feature for quoting
5207 other voices in instrumental parts. This can be used to
5208 produce cue notes. More information in the
5215 @subsubheading February 18, 2004
5216 LilyPond 2.1.25 fixes many bugs, and changes the conventions
5217 for altering accidental rules.
5223 @subsubheading February 16, 2004
5224 LilyPond 2.1.24 has a big
5225 internal rewrite. One of its practical consequences is that
5226 @code{\with} now also works with @code{Score}
5227 contexts. Further 2.1.23, which was not announced here,
5228 fixes a few bugs caused by the change of @code{\property}
5229 syntax and has updates in the Program Reference document.
5230 More information in the
5237 @subsubheading February 13, 2004
5238 LilyPond 2.1.22 has a
5239 simplification of the @code{\property} syntax: it is
5240 shorter and more consistent now. More information in the
5247 @subsubheading February 12, 2004
5248 In LilyPond 2.1.21, output
5249 tweaks can be done at multiple levels of the context
5250 hierarchy. In addition, it has a bunch of bugfixes,
5251 improvements in the documentation. More information in the
5258 @subsubheading February 9, 2004
5259 LilyPond 2.1.20 has MIDI
5260 output for drums. It also sports a completely rewritten
5261 lilypond-book script, which is cleaner, shorter, and faster.
5262 It also has a large number of bugfixes.
5263 More information in the
5270 @subsubheading February 5, 2004
5271 LilyPond 2.1.19 has rewritten
5272 support for drum notation. This release also makes some
5273 long-standing cleanups: the removal of @code{Thread} (all
5274 functionality is now moved into @code{Voice}) and Lyrics
5275 (functionality moved to @code{LyricsVoice}) context.
5276 More information in the
5283 @subsubheading February 4, 2004
5284 LilyPond 2.1.18 is out. This
5285 release has the new part-combiner installed by default, and a
5286 similar implementation of @code{autochange}. More information
5294 @subsubheading February 2, 2004
5295 LilyPond 2.1.17 is out. It adds texts
5296 (solo, a due) for the part combiner. It also reinstates the
5297 @option{--safe} option which prevents havoc by Scheme exploits. More
5304 @subsubheading January 28, 2004
5305 LilyPond 2.1.16 is out; its main feature
5306 is that it fixes the autobeams gaffe of 2.1.15. The part-combiner
5307 has been tested successfully on larger pieces. In the near future,
5308 expect more part-combining eye-candy.
5317 @subsubheading January 26, 2004
5318 LilyPond 2.1.15 further improves the part-combiner, and fixes many
5319 bugs, among others in pedal brackets and finger positioning.
5322 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5327 @subsubheading January 21, 2004
5329 has the first release of the new part combiner. If you have scores that
5330 use part-combining, please consider giving it a test-run. In addition
5331 many bugs relating to mixed staff sizes have been fixed.
5334 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5339 @subsubheading January 20, 2004
5340 The lilypond.org domain has been moved to a new server. This
5341 will result in better connectivity and more bandwidth. Due
5342 to security concerns, the new server does not offer FTP
5343 access, but only HTTP downloads.
5348 @subsubheading January 20, 2004
5349 LilyPond 2.1.13 fixes a small but
5350 nasty bug in side-positioning placement, and some bugs in
5351 tuplet, tie and accidental formatting. This release contains
5352 rudimentary work on a new part-combiner.
5358 @subsubheading January 19, 2004
5359 LilyPond 2.1.12 fixes many bugs
5360 and improves formatting of ottava brackets. More information in
5362 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5367 @subsubheading January 18, 2004
5368 LilyPond 2.1.11 is now also
5369 available for Windows! For downloading, go
5370 @uref{http://www.inf.bme.hu/~berti/lilypond/,here}.
5375 @subsubheading January 17, 2004
5376 In 2.1.11, the mechanism for
5377 setting staff size and page is much simplified. In addition
5378 there are improvements in the notehead shape, and there is
5380 More information in the
5381 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5386 @subsubheading January 16, 2004
5387 LilyPond 2.1.10 has a load of
5388 bugfixes and a shorter syntax for octave checks. More
5390 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5395 @subsubheading January 13, 2004
5396 LilyPond 2.1.9 has a new mechanism
5397 for adding lyrics to melodies. It is now possible to have
5398 different melismatic variations for each stanza. More
5400 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5405 @subsubheading January 9, 2004
5406 LilyPond 2.1.8 has an important new
5407 feature: it is now possible to use @code{\property} to tune
5408 the appearance of spanning objects like @code{StaffSymbol} and
5409 @code{SystemStartBrace}. In addition, contexts may be
5410 modified with @code{\remove} and @code{\consists} for
5411 individual music expressions.
5412 More information in the
5413 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5418 @subsubheading January 7, 2004
5419 An update to the stable branch,
5420 version 2.0.2, was released today. It contains a couple of
5421 minor bugfixes. @ref{Old downloads}
5426 @subsubheading January 6, 2004
5427 LilyPond 2.1.7 continues to
5428 improve the layout of the Schubert test piece; this release
5429 focuses on dot placement and multi measure rests centering.
5430 More information in the
5431 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5436 @subsubheading January 4, 2004
5437 LilyPond 2.1.6 continues to improve the layout of lyrics. More
5439 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.1/Documentation/topdocs/out-www/NEWS.html,release
5440 notes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5445 @subsubheading January 2, 2004
5446 In LilyPond 2.1.5, the lyric alignment is completely revamped,
5447 and now matches my Edition Peters version of the Schubert song
5448 Sängers Morgen. More information in the @ref{Changes} and
5449 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5454 @subsubheading December 30, 2003
5455 LilyPond 2.1.4 is released. Font shapes and line thickness
5456 are now truly different for different staff sizes, thus lending
5457 an engraved look to scores printed in smaller type too. See the
5458 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5463 @subsubheading December 23, 2003
5464 LilyPond 2.1.3 released.
5465 Interpreting and formatting is now done while parsing the
5466 file. This allows for Scheme manipulation of music, and could
5467 be used to implement experimental MusicXML output (volunteers
5468 to implement this are welcome!) See the
5469 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5474 @subsubheading December 17, 2003
5475 LilyPond 2.1.2 released. This
5476 release has a new mechanism for setting font sizes, which
5477 combines different font design sizes and continuous font
5479 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5484 @subsubheading December 16, 2003
5485 LilyPond 2.1.1 released. This
5486 release wraps together all the small fixes made during
5487 Han-Wen's absence. See the
5488 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5493 @subsubheading October 11, 2003
5494 LilyPond 2.1.0 released. See the
5496 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5501 @subsubheading October 11, 2003
5502 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Mandrake 9.1
5504 @uref{http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}
5505 thanks to Heikki Junes.
5510 @subsubheading October 9, 2003
5511 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Slackware 9
5512 available from @uref{install/#2.0,here},
5513 thanks to Ricardo Hoffman.
5518 @subsubheading October 5, 2003
5519 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Macos X, many thanks to
5526 @subsubheading October 4, 2003
5527 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Windows (Cygwin
5529 @ref{Old downloads}. Thanks to Bertalan
5530 Fodor, our new Cygwin maintainer!
5535 @subsubheading September 29, 2003
5536 LilyPond 2.0.1 is released. It
5537 contains minor bugfixes.
5538 See the @ref{Changes}
5539 or download @uref{install/#2.0,here} directly.
5544 @subsubheading September 27, 2003
5545 PlanetCCRMA has been updated to include LilyPond 2.0. Go
5546 @uref{http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#lilypond,
5547 here} to download. Thanks to Fernando Pablo
5553 @subsubheading September 24, 2003
5554 LilyPond 2.0.0 is released. The
5555 focus of this release is cleanups of the syntax: entering music is
5556 now much easier and more efficient. Read the announcement
5557 @miscLink{announce-v2.0,here}, or go to the
5558 @uref{install/#2.0,download page} directly.
5563 @subsubheading September 24, 2003
5564 LilyPond 1.9.10 is released. This is
5565 the final LilyPond 2.0 release candidate. Check
5566 the @ref{Changes} and
5567 download @uref{install/,here}.
5572 @subsubheading September 23, 2003
5573 LilyPond 1.9.9 is released. This is
5574 the second LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
5575 the @ref{Changes} and
5576 download @uref{install/,here}.
5581 @subsubheading September 19, 2003
5582 LilyPond 1.9.8 is released. This is
5583 the first LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
5584 the @ref{Changes} and
5585 download @uref{install/,here}.
5590 @subsubheading September 17, 2003
5591 LilyPond 1.9.7 is released. LilyPond
5592 now has support for quarter tone accidentals!
5598 @subsubheading September 16, 2003
5599 LilyPond 1.9.6 is released.
5600 It has a lot of minor fixes and updates.
5606 @subsubheading September 10, 2003
5607 LilyPond 1.9.5 is released.
5608 With this release, the 1.9 branch is feature
5609 complete. After some stabilization and documentation work, 2.0
5610 will be available in a few weeks.
5616 @subsubheading September 9, 2003
5617 LilyPond 1.8.2 is released. This
5618 release fixes a couple of minor bugs.
5624 @subsubheading September 7, 2003
5625 LilyPond 1.8 binaries are available
5626 for Windows (Cygwin version 1.5).
5632 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5633 LilyPond 1.9.4 is released.
5634 @emph{This is an experimental release}: read the
5635 @uref{http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-devel/2003-08/msg00133.html,announcement}
5641 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5642 LilyPond 1.8 binaries for slackware
5643 available. Get them @uref{install/,here}.
5648 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5649 LilyPond 1.9.3 is released. This
5650 release supports tagging for music version control, and has better
5651 fingering placement flexibility. Read the
5652 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5657 @subsubheading August 28, 2003
5658 LilyPond 1.9.2 is released. Read the
5659 @ref{Changes} and get it
5660 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5665 @subsubheading August 26, 2003
5666 LilyPond 1.9.1 is released. Read the
5667 @ref{Changes} and get it
5668 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5673 @subsubheading August 25, 2003
5674 The LilyPond 1.9 development release is available. Read the
5675 @ref{Changes} and get it
5676 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5681 @subsubheading August 25, 2003
5682 Mandrake 9.1 RPMS available, get them
5683 @uref{http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}.
5688 @subsubheading August 21, 2003
5689 LilyPond 1.8.1 was released. Get it @uref{install/,here}, or
5690 read the @ref{Changes}.
5695 @subsubheading August 18, 2003
5696 PlanetCCRMA (eg. RedHat 8 and 9)
5697 has been updated to 1.8.
5698 Download @uref{http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#lilypond,here.}
5703 @subsubheading August 7, 2003
5704 LilyPond 1.8 is released. Read
5705 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{install/,here}.
5710 @subsubheading August 7, 2003
5711 New website went live!
5716 @subsubheading August 6, 2003
5717 Announced new website.
5722 @subsubheading August 1, 2003
5723 LilyPond 1.7.30 released.
5728 @subsubheading July 30, 2003
5729 Website: present @uref{about/automated-engraving/index.html,treatise}
5730 about music engraving, music printing software, and LilyPond's
5736 @subsubheading July 29, 2003
5737 1.7.29 - release candidate 4 has been released. Packages for
5738 Red Hat, Debian, Cygwin are @uref{install/,available}.