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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 2.19.8 released @emph{June 15, 2014}
32 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.8. 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 2.19.7 released @emph{May 25, 2014}
44 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.7. This
45 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
46 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
48 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
54 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.6 released @emph{May 11, 2014}
56 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.6. This
57 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
58 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
59 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
60 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
66 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.5 released @emph{April 20, 2014}
68 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.5. This
69 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
70 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
71 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
72 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
77 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.4 released @emph{April 6, 2014}
79 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.4. This
80 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
81 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
82 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
83 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
88 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.3 released @emph{March 2, 2014}
90 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.3. This
91 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
92 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
93 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
94 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
99 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.18.1 @emph{February 16, 2014}
101 We have released updated manuals for LilyPond's stable version, 2.18.
102 The manuals are now for 2.18.1 and have a number of updates and improvements
103 over 2.18.0. There will be a further release of 2.18 in the future (2.18.2),
104 and this will include the updates to the manuals as well as some minor
105 enhancements to the LilyPond core functionality.
107 To summarise the current situation: stable LilyPond application: 2.18.0;
108 stable LilyPond manuals: 2.18.1; development for both: 2.19.2.
113 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.2 released @emph{February 2, 2014}
115 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.2. This
116 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
117 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
118 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
119 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
124 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.1 released @emph{January 19, 2014}
126 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.1. This
127 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
128 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
129 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
130 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
135 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.19.0 released @emph{January 5, 2014}
137 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.0. This
138 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
139 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
140 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
141 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
146 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.97 released! @emph{December 8, 2013}
148 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.97 as
149 a potential final beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
150 developers believe this to be feature-complete, the
151 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
152 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
153 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
154 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
155 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
160 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.96 released! @emph{November 24, 2013}
162 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.96 as
163 a further beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
164 developers believe the release to be feature-complete, the
165 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
166 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
167 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
168 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
169 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
174 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.95 released! @emph{November 3, 2013}
176 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.95 as
177 beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
178 developers are still busy finding solutions for some last-minute
179 problems, but the release is supposed to be feature-complete, the
180 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
181 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
182 latest version, see @rprogram{Updating files with convert-ly}.
183 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
189 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.29 released! @emph{October 20, 2013}
191 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.29. This
192 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
193 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
194 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
195 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
200 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.28 released! @emph{October 6, 2013}
202 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.28. This
203 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
204 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
205 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
206 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
211 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.27 released! @emph{September 26, 2013}
213 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.27. This
214 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
215 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
216 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
217 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
222 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.26 released! @emph{September 8, 2013}
224 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.26. This
225 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
226 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
227 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
228 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
233 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.25 released! @emph{August 25, 2013}
235 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.25. This
236 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
237 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
238 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
239 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
244 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.24 released! @emph{August 11, 2013}
246 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.24. This
247 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
248 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
249 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
250 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
255 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.23 released! @emph{July 28, 2013}
257 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.23. This
258 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
259 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
260 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
261 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
266 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.22 released! @emph{July 14, 2013}
268 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.22. This
269 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
270 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
271 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
272 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
274 This update cures the issue with the Windows version crashing with a problem
275 with positioning text.
280 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.21 released! @emph{June 30, 2013}
282 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.21. This
283 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
284 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
285 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
286 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
291 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.20 released! @emph{June 9, 2013}
293 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.20. This
294 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
295 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
296 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
297 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
302 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.19 released! @emph{May 26, 2013}
304 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.19. This
305 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
306 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
307 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
308 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
313 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.18 released! @emph{May 11, 2013}
315 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.18. This
316 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
317 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
318 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
319 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
324 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.17 released! @emph{April 27, 2013}
326 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.17. This
327 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
328 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
329 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
330 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
335 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.16 released! @emph{April 13, 2013}
337 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.16. This
338 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
339 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
340 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
341 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
346 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.15 released! @emph{March 30, 2013}
348 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.15. This
349 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
350 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
351 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
352 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
357 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.14 released! @emph{March 10, 2013}
359 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.14. This
360 release contains the usual number of bugfixes (including putting span bars back
361 where they should be) and enhancements, and contains
362 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
363 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
364 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
369 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.13 released! @emph{February 23, 2013}
371 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.13. This
372 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
373 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
374 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
375 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
380 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.12 released! @emph{February 8, 2013}
382 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.12. This
383 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
384 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
385 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
386 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
391 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.11 released! @emph{January 26, 2013}
393 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.11. This
394 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
395 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
396 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
397 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
402 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.10 released! @emph{January 12 2013}
404 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.10. This
405 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
406 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
407 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
408 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
413 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.9 released! @emph{December 15, 2012}
415 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.9. This
416 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
417 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
418 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
419 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
424 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.8 released! @emph{December 1, 2012}
426 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.8. This
427 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
428 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
429 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
430 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
435 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.7 released! @emph{November 17, 2012}
437 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.7. This
438 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
439 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
440 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
441 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
447 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.16.1 released! @emph{November 9, 2012}
449 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.16.1. This has a number of
450 updates to the previous stable version, and should cause no problems. We
451 recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
455 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.6 released! @emph{November 3, 2012}
457 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.6. This
458 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
459 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
460 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
461 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
466 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.5 released! @emph{October 20, 2012}
468 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.5. This
469 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
470 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
471 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
472 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
477 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.4 released! @emph{October 6, 2012}
479 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.4. This
480 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
481 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
482 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
487 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.3 released! @emph{September 23, 2012}
489 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.3. This
490 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
491 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
492 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
497 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.2 released! @emph{September 10, 2012}
499 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.2. This
500 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
501 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
502 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
507 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.1 released! @emph{August 28, 2012}
509 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.1. This
510 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
511 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
512 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
518 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.17.0 released! @emph{August 26, 2012}
520 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.0. This
521 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
522 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
523 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
528 @subsubheading Lilypond 2.16.0 released! @emph{August 24, 2012}
530 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.16.0.
531 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
532 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
533 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
535 Many improvements have been made in the past year since the previous
536 main stable version. A few major improvements are:
540 Support for kievan square notation
542 User and programming interfaces have greatly improved
544 Music functions have become quite more versatile
547 A full list of new features is given in:
550 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/changes/index.html}
553 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.16 was brought to you by...
555 Main development team:
557 Bertrand Bordage, Trevor Daniels, Colin Hall, Phil Holmes, Ian Hulin,
558 Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp, Werner Lemberg,
559 John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman, Han-Wen Nienhuys,
560 Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark Polesky, Neil Puttock,
561 Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco Vila, Valentin Villenave,
564 Programming contributors:
566 Aleksandr Andreev, Sven Axelsson, Peter Chubb, Karin Hoethker,
567 Marc Hohl, David Nalesnik, Justin Ohmie, Benkő Pál, Julien Rioux, Patrick Schmidt,
568 Adam Spiers, Heikki Taurainen, Piers Titus van der Torren,
569 Jan-Peter Voigt, Janek Warchol
571 Documentation contributors:
573 James Lowe, Pavel Roskin, Alberto Simoes, Stefan Weil
577 Colin Campbell, Eluze, Phil Holmes, Marek Klein, Ralph Palmer,
582 Colin Campbell, Christian Hitz, Phil Holmes
584 Translation contributors:
586 Jean-Charles Malahieude, Till Paala, Yoshiki Sawada
591 @subsubheading Lilypond 2.15.95 released! @emph{August 11, 2012}
593 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.95.
594 With this release, development on version 2.15 is frozen for the
595 upcoming 2.16 stable release and only open to bug fixes.
597 All users are urged to try this version to ensure the best
598 quality of the upcoming stable release. If you discover any
599 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
601 New features since 2.14.2 are listed in the @qq{Changes} manual
602 on the website section about @ref{Development}.
608 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.42 released! @emph{August 02, 2012}
610 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.42. This
611 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
613 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
614 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
615 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
622 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #27. @emph{August 2, 2012}
624 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some interesting insights on
625 new Scheme-related features recently added by our community’s only paid
626 developer David Kastrup (thanks to your
627 @uref{http://lilypond.org/sponsoring.html, continuing donations}). Also
628 to be found in this issue are an overview of some lesser-known LilyPond
629 companion projects, and a handful of more shallow factoids.
632 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-27, read
633 LilyPond Report 27} now; comments and contributions are
638 @subsubheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{July 11, 2012}
640 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.41
641 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
642 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
643 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
644 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
650 @subsubheading Release candidate 8 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.41 released! @emph{July 4, 2012}
652 LilyPond 2.15.41 is out; this is the eighth release candidate of
653 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
654 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
655 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
658 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
659 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
660 on 18 July 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
667 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.40 released! @emph{June 05, 2012}
669 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.40. This
670 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
672 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
673 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
674 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
681 @subsubheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{June 01, 2012}
683 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.39
684 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
685 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
686 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
687 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
693 @subsubheading Release candidate 7 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.39 released! @emph{May 22, 2012}
695 LilyPond 2.15.39 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
696 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
697 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
698 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
701 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
702 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
703 on 05 June 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
710 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #26. @emph{May 22, 2012}
712 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a new editor on board -
713 Pavel Roskin, who tells us about his adventures in strange lands
714 of compiler bugs! There is also a detailed report about current
715 development status, and an analysis of example LilyPond output -
716 see for yourself how close (or how far?) are we from matching
717 the quality of hand-engraved scores.
720 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-26, read
721 LilyPond Report 26} now; comments and contributions are
728 @subsubheading Release candidate 6 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.38 released! @emph{May 3, 2012}
730 LilyPond 2.15.38 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
731 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
732 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
733 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
736 @strong{Update:} Due to a few Critical bugs, another release
737 candidate will be required.
743 @subsubheading LilyPond takes part in Google Summer of Code 2012! @emph{April 25, 2012}
745 Being a part of @uref{http://www.gnu.org/, GNU project}, we are participating in
746 @uref{http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2012,
747 Google Summer of Code program}, which offers students stipends for
748 working on open source software.
750 Our contributor Janek Warchoł was accepted for 2012 edition of GSoC.
751 He will be working on advanced lyrics positioning in LilyPond.
757 @subsubheading Release candidate 5 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.37 released! @emph{April 19, 2012}
759 LilyPond 2.15.37 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
760 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
761 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
762 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
765 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
766 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
767 on 03 May 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
774 @subsubheading Release candidate 4 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.36 released! @emph{April 6, 2012}
776 LilyPond 2.15.36 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
777 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
778 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
779 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
782 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
783 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
784 on 20 April 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
791 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #25. @emph{Apr 1st, 2012}
793 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a rather unusual
794 issue featuring our young Polish contributor Janek Warchoł!
795 Also included in this issue are quite a few unexpected items,
796 including (but not limited to)… a cooking recipe!
799 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-25, read
800 LilyPond Report 25} now; comments and contributions are
807 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.35 released! @emph{Mar 28, 2012}
809 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.35. This
810 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
812 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
813 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
814 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
821 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.34 released! @emph{Mar 19, 2012}
823 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.34. This
824 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
826 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
827 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
828 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
835 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.33 released! @emph{Mar 08, 2012}
837 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.33. This
838 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
840 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
841 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
842 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
849 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #24. @emph{Mar 5, 2012}
851 A new issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report} is now
852 available for reading; topics include a request for funding,
853 an article about exciting new features in LilyPond grammar,
854 and an overview of LilyPond-based web applications.
857 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-24, read
858 LilyPond Report 24} now; comments and contributions are
865 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.32 released! @emph{Mar 03, 2012}
867 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.32. This
868 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
870 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
871 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
872 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
879 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.31 released! @emph{Feb 29, 2012}
881 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.31. This
882 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
884 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
885 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
886 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
893 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.30 released! @emph{Feb 17, 2012}
895 LilyPond 2.15.30 is out; this is the third release candidate of
896 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
897 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
898 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
901 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
902 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
903 on 02 March 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
910 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.29 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2012}
912 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.29. This
913 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
915 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
916 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
917 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
924 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.28 released! @emph{Feb 3, 2012}
926 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.28. This
927 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
929 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
930 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
931 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
938 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.27 released! @emph{Jan 24, 2012}
940 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.27. This
941 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
943 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
944 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
945 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
952 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #23. @emph{Jan 20, 2012}
954 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with developer
955 David Kastrup as a new editor! This issue features
956 an exposé on some of the new, handy commands
957 recently added to LilyPond, as well as an interview
958 with LilyPond contributor and composer Mike Solomon.
961 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-23, read
962 LilyPond Report 23} now; comments and contributions are
969 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.26 released! @emph{Jan 16, 2012}
971 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.26. This
972 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
974 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
975 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
976 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
979 The 2.15.25 has been skipped due to build problems.
985 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.24 released! @emph{Jan 07, 2012}
987 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.24. This
988 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
990 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
991 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
992 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
999 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.23 released! @emph{Dec 21, 2011}
1001 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.23. This
1002 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1004 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1005 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1006 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1013 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.22 released! @emph{Dec 15, 2011}
1015 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.22. This
1016 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1018 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1019 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1020 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1027 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.21 released! @emph{Dec 6, 2011}
1029 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.21. This
1030 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1032 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1033 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1034 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1041 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.20 released! @emph{Nov 24, 2011}
1043 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.20. This
1044 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1046 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1047 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1048 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1055 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.19 released! @emph{Nov 18, 2011}
1057 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.19. This
1058 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1060 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1061 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1062 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1069 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.18 released! @emph{Nov 12, 2011}
1071 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.18. This
1072 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1074 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1075 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1076 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1083 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.17 released! @emph{Nov 10, 2011}
1085 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.17. This
1086 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1088 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1089 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1090 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1097 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.16 released! @emph{October 28, 2011}
1099 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.16. This
1100 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1102 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1103 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1104 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1111 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.15 released! @emph{October 24, 2011}
1113 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.15. This
1114 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1116 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1117 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1118 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1125 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.14 released! @emph{October 7, 2011}
1127 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.14. This
1128 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1130 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1131 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1132 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1139 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.13 released! @emph{September 27, 2011}
1141 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.13. This
1142 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1144 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1145 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1146 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1153 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 cancelled @emph{Sep 23, 2011}
1155 The release countdown is cancelled due to the discovery of a
1156 Critical regression.
1162 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.12 released! @emph{Sep 20, 2011}
1164 LilyPond 2.15.12 is out; this is the second release candidate of
1165 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1166 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1167 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1170 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1171 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1172 on 27 Sep 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1179 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.11 released! @emph{September 11, 2011}
1181 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.11. This
1182 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1184 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1185 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1186 note that due to the possibility of a few Critical bugs, this is
1187 not the next release candidate.
1193 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.10 released! @emph{September 6, 2011}
1195 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.10. This
1196 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1198 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1199 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1200 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1201 next release candidate.
1207 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.9 released! @emph{August 30, 2011}
1209 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.9. This
1210 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, and also adds
1211 support for MacOS X 10.7.
1213 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1214 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1215 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1216 next release candidate.
1222 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.8 released! @emph{Aug 01, 2011}
1224 LilyPond 2.15.8 is out; this is the first release candidate of
1225 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1226 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1227 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1230 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1231 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1232 on 08 Aug 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1239 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.7 released! @emph{July 29, 2011}
1241 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.7. This
1242 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1244 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1245 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1251 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.6 released! @emph{July 26, 2011}
1253 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.6. 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 2.14.2 released! @emph{July 25, 2011}
1265 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.2. This
1266 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1267 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1275 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.5 released! @emph{July 12, 2011}
1277 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.5. 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 2.15.4 released! @emph{July 4, 2011}
1289 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.4. 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 2.15.3 released! @emph{June 27, 2011}
1301 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.3. This
1302 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1304 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1305 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1311 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.2 released! @emph{June 18, 2011}
1313 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.2. This
1314 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1316 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1317 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1323 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.14.1 released! @emph{June 12, 2011}
1325 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.1. This
1326 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1327 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1332 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.1 released! @emph{June 11, 2011}
1334 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.1. This is
1335 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1336 usual number of bugs.
1338 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1339 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1344 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.15.0 released! @emph{June 7, 2011}
1346 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.0. This is
1347 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1348 usual number of bugs.
1350 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1351 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1357 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.14.0 released! @emph{June 6, 2011}
1359 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.14.
1360 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
1361 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
1362 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
1364 Many improvements have been made in the past two and a half years
1365 since the previous main stable version. A few major improvements
1370 LilyPond is now licensed under the GNU GPL v3 or higher.
1373 The vertical spacing engine has been drastically changed, making
1374 it much more flexible and easier to control.
1377 Automatic beaming is now more flexible, and beam collisions are
1382 A full list of new features is given in:
1385 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.14/Documentation/changes/index.html}
1388 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.14 was brought to you by...
1390 Main development team:
1392 Trevor Daniels, Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp,
1393 Werner Lemberg, John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman,
1394 Han-Wen Nienhuys, Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark
1395 Polesky, Neil Puttock, Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco
1396 Vila, Valentin Villenave.
1398 Programming contributors:
1400 Sven Axelsson, Pál Benkő, Bertrand Bordage, Frédéric Bron, Peter Chubb, Hajo Dezelski, Richard
1401 Gay, Keith OHara, Andrew Hawryluk, Christian Hitz, Marc Hohl,
1402 Henning Hraban Ramm, Ian Hulin, Michael Käppler, Marek Klein,
1403 Kieren MacMillan, Thomas Morgan, Benjamin Peterson, Nathan Reed,
1404 Julien Rioux, Boris Shingarov, Patrick Schmidt, Owen Tuz, Jan Warchoł, Andrew
1405 Wilson, Rodolfo Zitellini.
1409 Keith OHara, Marc Hohl, Alexander Kobel, Carsten Steger.
1411 Documentation contributors:
1413 Colin Campbell, Andrew Hawryluk, James Lowe, Mike Moral, Ralph
1414 Palmer, David Pounder, Patrick Schmidt.
1418 James E. Bailey, Colin Campbell, Phil Holmes, Urs Liska, Ralph
1419 Palmer, Kieren MacMillan, Dmytro O. Redchuk.
1421 Binaries support contributors:
1425 Translation contributors:
1427 Federico Bruni, Dénes Harmath, Jean-Charles Malahieude, Tineke de
1428 Munnik, Till Paala, Ralf Wildenhues, Yoshiki Sawada.
1435 @subsubheading Release candidate 7 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.63 released! @emph{May 30, 2011}
1437 LilyPond 2.13.63 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
1438 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1439 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1440 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1443 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1444 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1445 on June 6, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1452 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.62 released! @emph{May 24, 2011}
1454 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.62. 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 LilyPond 2.13.61 released! @emph{May 1, 2011}
1466 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.61. This
1467 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1469 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1470 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1476 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.60 released! @emph{April 16, 2011}
1478 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.60. This
1479 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1481 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1482 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1488 @subsubheading Linux Journal Magazine article - @emph{April 2011}
1490 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com,Linux Magazine} publishes an
1491 article in the May 2011 issue titled
1492 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com/w3/issue/126/088-090_projects.pdf,
1493 Projects on the Move}. It is an introduction to MuseScore,
1494 LilyPond and Chordii. Author Carla Schroder states @qq{LilyPond is
1495 driven from the command line, but don’t let the lack of a GUI scare
1496 you away; LilyPond is user-friendly and easy to learn}, and provides
1501 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.59 released! @emph{April 10, 2011}
1503 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.59. This
1504 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1506 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1507 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1513 @subsubheading Release candidate 6 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.58 released! @emph{April 7, 2011}
1515 LilyPond 2.13.58 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
1516 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1517 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1518 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1521 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1522 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1523 on April 14, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1530 @subsubheading Release candidate 5 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.57 released! @emph{April 3, 2011}
1532 LilyPond 2.13.57 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
1533 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1534 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1535 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1538 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1539 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1540 on April 10, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1547 @subsubheading Release candidate 4 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.56 released! @emph{Mar 29, 2011}
1549 LilyPond 2.13.56 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
1550 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1551 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1552 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1555 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1556 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1557 on April 5, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1564 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.55 released! @emph{Mar 22, 2011}
1566 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.55. This
1567 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1569 Please note that this is @strong{not} the fourth release candidate,
1570 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1576 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 withdrawn @emph{Mar 15, 2011}
1578 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.54
1579 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
1580 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1581 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1582 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1588 @subsubheading Release candidate 3 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.54 released! @emph{Mar 13, 2011}
1590 LilyPond 2.13.54 is out; this is the third release candidate of
1591 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1592 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1593 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1596 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1597 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1598 on March 27, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1605 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.53 released! @emph{Mar 6, 2011}
1607 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.53. This
1608 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1610 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1611 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1616 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.52 released! @emph{Mar 1, 2011}
1618 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.52. This
1619 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1621 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1622 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1627 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.51 released! @emph{Feb 22, 2011}
1629 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.51. This
1630 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1632 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
1633 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1639 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.50 released! @emph{Feb 13, 2011}
1641 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.50. This
1642 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1644 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate.
1645 Due to a number of untested changes to our build process, we
1646 cannot be at all confident about the quality of this release.
1652 @subsubheading New Chinese and Czech translations of the web page! @emph{Feb 11,2011}
1654 Two new languages are added to our web page: Chinese by Ben Luo, and
1655 Czech by Pavel Fric. It is a work in progress but they are fully
1656 functional. That makes ten languages to choose from!
1663 @subsubheading Release candidate 2 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.49 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2011}
1665 LilyPond 2.13.49 is out; this is the second release candidate of
1666 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1667 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1668 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1671 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1672 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1673 on Feb 23, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1680 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.48 released! @emph{Feb 5, 2011}
1682 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.48. This
1683 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1684 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1692 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.47 released! @emph{Jan 28, 2011}
1694 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.47. This
1695 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1696 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1704 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 withdrawn @emph{Jan 13, 2011}
1706 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.46
1707 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
1708 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1709 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1710 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1716 @subsubheading Release candidate 1 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.46 released! @emph{Jan 12, 2011}
1718 LilyPond 2.13.46 is out; this is the first release candidate of
1719 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1720 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1721 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1724 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1725 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1726 on 26 Jan 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1733 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.45 released! @emph{Jan 3, 2011}
1735 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.45. This
1736 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1737 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1746 @subsubheading Beta test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.44 released! @emph{Dec 25, 2010}
1748 LilyPond 2.13.44 is out; this is the third beta test of the
1749 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1750 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1751 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1754 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
1755 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
1756 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
1757 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1763 @subsubheading Beta test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.43 released! @emph{Dec 14, 2010}
1765 LilyPond 2.13.43 is out; this is the second beta test of the
1766 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1767 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1768 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1771 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
1772 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
1773 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
1774 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1780 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.42 released! @emph{Dec 8, 2010}
1782 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.42. This
1783 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1784 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1787 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1788 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1789 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1795 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.41 released! @emph{Dec 4, 2010}
1797 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.41. This
1798 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1799 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1802 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1803 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1804 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1810 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.40 released! @emph{Nov 21, 2010}
1812 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.40. This
1813 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1814 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1817 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
1818 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1819 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1825 @subsubheading Beta test one of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.39 released! @emph{Nov 15, 2010}
1827 LilyPond 2.13.39 is out; this is the first beta test of the
1828 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1829 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1830 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1833 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1834 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1835 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.39, do not
1836 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1845 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #22. @emph{Nov 3, 2010}
1847 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some surprises and exciting
1848 news for the whole LilyPond community! To be found in this issue is
1849 an up-to-date, complete list of all LilyPond mailing lists and forums
1850 around the world. Also, for the very first time our special guest
1851 today is LilyPond’s co-founder and core developer
1852 @strong{Jan Nieuwenhuizen}, who has been busy these past months --
1853 read on to find out what for!
1856 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-22, read
1857 LilyPond Report 22} now; comments and contributions are
1864 @subsubheading Alpha test four of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.38 released! @emph{Oct 31, 2010}
1866 LilyPond 2.13.38 is out; this is the fourth alpha test of the
1867 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1868 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1869 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1872 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1873 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1874 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.38, do not
1875 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1882 @subsubheading Alpha test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.37 released! @emph{Oct 25, 2010}
1884 LilyPond 2.13.37 is out; this is the third alpha test of the
1885 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1886 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1887 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1890 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
1891 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
1892 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.37, do not
1893 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
1900 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.36 released! @emph{Oct 19, 2010}
1902 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.36. This
1903 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1904 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1907 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third alpha test. Due
1908 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
1909 at all confident about the quality of this release.
1914 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #21. @emph{Oct 3, 2010}
1916 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
1917 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue mainly deals with
1918 microtonal notation in LilyPond, but does also include a how-to
1919 about running LilyPond from an USB key, not to forget the regular
1920 release news, the bug report of the Report, and some news from
1924 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-21, read
1925 LilyPond Report 21} now; comments and contributions are
1932 @subsubheading Alpha test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.35 released! @emph{Sep 29, 2010}
1934 LilyPond 2.13.35 is out; this is the second alpha test of the
1935 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1936 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1937 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1940 Three known regressions against 2.12.3 still exist:
1941 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
1942 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
1943 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, and two spacing
1945 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1240,
1947 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1252,
1948 Issue 1252}. If you decide to test 2.13.35, do not be surprised
1949 to discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1955 @subsubheading Alpha test of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.34 released! @emph{Sep 21, 2010}
1957 LilyPond 2.13.34 is out; this is the first alpha test of the
1958 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
1959 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
1960 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1963 One known regression against 2.12.3 still exist:
1964 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
1965 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
1966 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, but we expect to find
1967 more. If you decide to test 2.13.34, do not be surprised to
1968 discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
1974 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.33 released! @emph{Sep 10, 2010}
1976 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.33. This
1977 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1978 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1987 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.32 released! @emph{Sep 3, 2010}
1989 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.32. This
1990 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
1991 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
1998 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #20. @emph{Sep 2, 2010}
2000 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2001 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains a review of an
2002 online notation editor using lilypond, along with the regular
2003 release news, snippet of the report, news from the frog pond, and
2004 the bug report of the report!
2007 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-20, read
2008 LilyPond Report 20} now; comments and contributions are
2014 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.31 released! @emph{Aug 24, 2010}
2016 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.31. This
2017 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2018 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2025 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.30 released! @emph{Aug 13, 2010}
2027 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.30. This
2028 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2029 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2036 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #19. @emph{Aug 9, 2010}
2038 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2039 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains some
2040 conference news, along with the regular release news, snippet of
2041 the report, news from the frog pond, and the bug report of the
2045 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-19, read
2046 LilyPond Report 19} now; comments and contributions are
2054 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.29 released! @emph{Aug 4, 2010}
2056 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.29. This
2057 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2058 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2061 This release radically changes the autobeaming rules, so use extra
2062 caution and expect breakage.
2067 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.28 released! @emph{July 13, 2010}
2069 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.28. This
2070 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2071 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2074 This release includes some major untested changes to the windows
2075 lilypad editor. Windows users should not be using this release
2076 because it is intended for developers only, but you ignore these
2077 warnings and try it anyway, use extra caution.
2082 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.27 released! @emph{July 5, 2010}
2084 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.27. This
2085 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2086 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2092 @subsubheading Testing our new website! @emph{June 29, 2010}
2094 We're testing our new website! For the next 24 hours, the new
2095 website will be the default website; after that, we will switch
2096 back to the old website while we examine feedback and make
2097 improvements to the new website.
2099 Please send feedback to @code{lilypond-user}; you can find more
2100 information on our page about @ref{Contact}.
2102 @warning{There are a few known problems with translations. If you
2103 are a non-English speaker, you may prefer to view the old lilypond
2105 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/}}
2111 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.26 released! @emph{June 26, 2010}
2113 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.26. This
2114 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2115 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2120 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.25 released! @emph{June 20, 2010}
2122 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.25. This
2123 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2124 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2130 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.24 released! @emph{June 14, 2010}
2132 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.24. This
2133 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2134 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2140 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.23 released! @emph{June 3, 2010}
2142 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.23. This
2143 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2144 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2149 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.22 released! @emph{May 27, 2010}
2151 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.22. This
2152 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2153 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2158 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.21 released! @emph{May 12, 2010}
2160 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.21. This
2161 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2162 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2165 This release should be of particular interest to package
2166 maintainers: we have made a few changes to the configure script
2167 and the required libraries. Barring any urgent bug reports, this
2168 is the build system and libraries that will be used for the next
2174 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #18. @emph{May 11, 2010}
2176 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2177 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue will be filled
2178 with emotion and coolness, paper bags and zigzag-ending
2179 staves, plus the usual Frogs and Bugs.
2182 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-18, read
2183 LilyPond Report 18} now; comments and contributions are
2190 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.20 released! @emph{May 5, 2010}
2192 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.20. This
2193 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2194 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2197 Minor syntax change: the undocumented @code{\cresc} and
2198 @code{\decresc} have changed. In addition, the [options] for the
2199 LaTeX mode of @code{lilypond-book} now comes after the
2200 @code{@{lilypond@}}, following normal LaTeX practice. As always,
2201 see the Changes document for more information.
2205 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.19 released! @emph{April 24, 2010}
2207 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.19. This
2208 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, 11
2209 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2214 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.18 released! @emph{April 16, 2010}
2216 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.18. This
2217 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, along with improved
2218 website translations. However, 14 critical issues still remain,
2219 so this release is intended for developers only.
2223 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.17 released! @emph{April 2, 2010}
2225 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.17. This
2226 release includes bugfixes for 4 critical issues. However, 15
2227 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2232 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.16 released! @emph{March 15, 2010}
2234 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.16. This
2235 release is intended for developers only, and includes the usual
2240 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.15 released! @emph{March 4, 2010}
2242 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.15. This
2243 release is intended for developers only, and includes a few
2244 updates to the binary build process in addition to the usual round
2250 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #17. @emph{March 1, 2010}
2252 Yay, the Report is back, with a new team! It has been said that
2253 two heads are better than one — does it apply to newsletters as
2254 well? Read on and let us know! In this issue we’ll talk about
2255 websites and poetry, frogs and bugs, not to mention an extensive
2256 review of the Frescobaldi editor!
2258 What are you waiting for? Come
2259 @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-17, read
2260 LilyPond Report 17} now!
2265 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.14 released! @emph{February 27, 2010}
2267 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.14. This
2268 release is intended for developers only, and includes a large
2269 translation update in addition to the usual round of bugfixes.
2273 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.13 released! @emph{February 13, 2010}
2275 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.13. This
2276 release is intended for developers only, and fixes various
2277 problems with documentation build system as well as adding an
2278 output-preview-framework for our SVG backend. In addition, the
2279 binaries are now approximately 6 megabytes smaller.
2284 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.12 released! @emph{February 2, 2010}
2286 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.12. This
2287 release is intended for developers only, and brings more stability
2288 and fewer bugs to the build system and Contributor's Guide.
2292 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.11 released! @emph{January 16, 2010}
2294 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.11. This
2295 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2296 improvements to the build system, Contributor's Guide, and fixes 4
2297 critical regressions against earlier versions.
2301 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.10 released! @emph{December 31, 2009}
2303 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.10. This
2304 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2305 improvements such as predictable regression test output filenames
2306 and English names for feta filenames.
2312 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.3 released! @emph{December 20, 2009}
2314 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.12.3. This
2315 version contains the long-awaited fix for our GUI on MacOS X 10.5
2316 and 10.6. In addition to the GUI fixes, this version contains
2317 dozens of bugfixes backported from the unstable development
2320 We recommend that all users upgrade to this version. This is the
2321 last planned release in the 2.12 stable series; development now
2322 shifts towards the upcoming 2.14 series.
2328 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.9 released! @emph{December 12, 2009}
2330 LilyPond 2.13.9 is now out. From 2.13.9 onwards, LilyPond is
2331 licensed under the GNU GPL v3+ for code, and the GNU FDL 1.3+ for
2332 documentation. In addition to the usual round of bugfixes, this
2333 release adds a shortcut for repeated chords.
2335 Please note that 2.13 is an @strong{unstable development} branch;
2336 normal users should continue to use 2.12.
2341 @subsubheading New Website! @emph{October 3, 2009}
2343 As you can see, we have a new website design. Many thanks to
2344 texi2html and CSS for being so flexible!
2350 @subsubheading LilyPond Report #16. @emph{September 6, 2009}
2352 The LilyPond Report is back! This short, informal opinion column is
2353 about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2354 Read @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-16, issue 16}
2361 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.13.3. @emph{July 2, 2009}
2363 This unstable release contains working menus in OSX 10.5; many
2364 thanks to Christian Hitz for fixing this long-standing problem!
2365 This release also contains numerous other bugfixes and features
2366 such as ties with variable thickness, partially dashed slurs, and
2368 We are planning another 2.12 release in the next week or two,
2369 which will include the menu fixes for OSX 10.5. Normal users may
2370 wish to wait for this release rather than using an unstable
2378 @subsubheading A LilyPond weboldala magyarul. @emph{May 22, 2009}
2380 Elkészült a lilypond.org nagy részének magyar fordítása a LilyPond
2381 honosítási projekt első lépéseként. A projekt célja a LilyPond
2382 szabad kottaszedő szoftver minél széleskörűbben elérhetővé tétele
2383 a magyar felhasználók számára a teljes weboldal és dokumentáció
2384 lefordítása révén. A teljes dokumentáció lefordításához
2385 közreműködőket keresünk. Ha részt vennél a honosításban, küldj egy
2386 e-mailt a @code{harmathdenes AT gmail.com} címre!@*
2387 Harmath Dénes, a LilyPond honosítási projekt
2393 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #15. @emph{May 18, 2009}
2395 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is a short, informal opinion column about the LilyPond project:
2396 its team, its world, its community.
2397 Follow @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-15,this link}
2398 to read the full issue...
2403 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #14. @emph{April 13, 2009}
2405 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, on a new website!
2406 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2407 Follow @uref{http://news.lilynet.net/The-LilyPond-Report-14,this link} to read the full issue...
2412 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.2 and 2.13.0 — @emph{March 21, 2009}
2414 As a very belated announcement, the stable version of LilyPond is
2415 now 2.12.2, and the next development version has begun with
2421 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.12.0 @qq{Rune} — @emph{December 27, 2008}
2423 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
2425 @miscLink{announce-v2.12,Announcement},
2432 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.65 — Release Candidate. @emph{December 2, 2008}
2434 This release has improvements to MusicXML import, contributed by
2435 Reinhold Kainhofer, and adds support for splitting a book in several
2436 book parts, contributed by Nicolas Sceaux.
2437 Nested contexts of the same type are now allowed with any depth, and
2438 overriding nested properties can be done with list syntax, thanks to
2440 This is hopefully the last Release Candidate before stable release 2.12,
2441 so you are welcome to test this release if you can to report new
2443 @bugfixes{2_11_65,},
2445 @ref{Old downloads}.
2450 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.64. @emph{November 18, 2008}
2452 LilyPond 2.11.64 is available. MusicXML import has been improved,
2453 including church modes support, and a few bugs in the compilation
2454 and documentation building processes are fixed. The three
2455 documentation manuals are now fully translated in Spanish, thanks
2456 to Francisco Vila. The font cache problem in Windows binaries
2457 which used to cause excessive slowness should be fixed.
2460 @ref{Old downloads}.
2465 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.63. @emph{October 29, 2008}
2467 LilyPond 2.11.63 is available. This release has lots of updates to the
2468 documentation and translations.
2469 @ref{Old downloads}.
2474 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.62 -- Release Candidate. @emph{October 11, 2008}
2476 LilyPond 2.11.62 is available. This is is one of the last releases
2477 before 2.12, so testing it is encouraged. In addition to a bugfix
2478 in @code{\tempo} command, this release has lot of updates
2479 to Spanish and German documentation translations, and the
2480 stylesheet for HTML documentation has been improved.
2482 @bugfixes{2_11_62,},
2483 @ref{Old downloads}.
2488 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.61 available. @emph{October 1, 2008}
2490 LilyPond 2.11.61 has been released. It has updates to
2491 documentation translations, and a new automatic accidentals style
2492 (teaching) has been added.
2494 @bugfixes{2_11_61,},
2496 @ref{Old downloads}.
2501 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.60 available. @emph{September 25, 2008}
2503 LilyPond 2.11.60 has been released. A new style of double repeat
2504 bar line has been added, and @code{printallheaders} variable in
2505 score block has been renamed to @code{print-all-headers}.
2506 @ref{Old downloads}.
2511 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.59 available. @emph{September 20, 2008}
2513 Release 2.11.59 is out. LilyPond now uses 64 bit integers for
2514 rational numbers, which allows typesetting more complex polymetric
2515 music. This release also has updates to German and Spanish
2516 translations of the documentation.
2517 @ref{Old downloads}.
2522 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.58 available. @emph{September 13, 2008}
2524 LilyPond 2.11.58 is a beta release, which means the next stable
2525 release is expected in a few weeks. This release is also special,
2526 as it includes code which supports more flexible automatic
2527 accidentals rules, written several months ago by Rune Zedeler,
2528 deceased since then. All the development team express their
2529 condolences to his family and his friends. Besides this,
2530 automatic beaming has been improved by Carl Sorensen, support
2531 for creating stem flags in a new style has been contributed by
2532 Reinhold Kainhofer, and a few bugs have been fixed.
2534 @bugfixes{2_11_58,},
2536 @ref{Old downloads}.
2541 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.57 available. @emph{August 27, 2008}
2543 LilyPond 2.11.57 is out. This release adds support for harp pedal
2544 diagrams, contributed by Reinhold Kainhofer, and some changes in
2545 markup command names have been made.
2548 @ref{Old downloads}.
2553 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.56 available. @emph{August 17, 2008}
2555 LilyPond 2.11.56 is out. This release features transposable fret
2556 diagrams, contributed by Carl Sorensen. Translations status pages
2557 are now available from the documentation start page. Two
2558 predefined commands @code{\pointAndClickOn},
2559 @code{\pointAndClickOff} have also been added.
2562 @ref{Old downloads}.
2567 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.55 available. @emph{August 6, 2008}
2569 LilyPond 2.11.55 is out. This release fixes several bugs, and for octavation brackets
2570 @code{set-octavation} has been replaced by a more user-friendly command, @code{\ottava}.
2572 @bugfixes{2_11_55,},
2573 @ref{Old downloads}.
2578 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.54 available. @emph{July 30, 2008}
2580 LilyPond 2.11.54 is out. This release fixes a bug in tie formatting
2581 following a line break, and changes the behavior of @code{short-indent}
2582 so that short instrument names are no longer indented in the margin.
2584 @bugfixes{2_11_54,},
2585 @ref{Old downloads}.
2590 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.53 available. @emph{July 23, 2008}
2592 LilyPond 2.11.53 is out. This release fixes a lot of bugs.
2594 @bugfixes{2_11_53,},
2595 @ref{Old downloads}.
2600 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.52 available. @emph{July 14, 2008}
2602 Release 2.11.52 fixes wrong offset of a bar number when it follows
2603 a breath mark, and syntax changes made in recent development
2604 releases are now fully listed on the News page.
2606 @bugfixes{2_11_52,},
2608 @ref{Old downloads}.
2613 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.51 available. @emph{July 8, 2008}
2615 Release 2.11.51 has a couple of bugfixes, and a lot of changes in
2616 predefined command names. Fret diagrams formatting has been
2617 improved by Carl Sorensen, it is now controlled
2618 by @code{fret-diagram-details} property.
2620 @bugfixes{2_11_51,},
2621 @ref{Old downloads}.
2626 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.50 available. @emph{July 2, 2008}
2628 Release 2.11.50 adds support for metronome marks with text, and
2629 backslashed numbers for figured bass, contributed by
2632 @bugfixes{2_11_50,},
2633 @ref{Old downloads}.
2638 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #13. @emph{June 23, 2008}
2640 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2641 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-13,this link} to read the full issue...
2646 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #12. @emph{June 16, 2008}
2648 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2649 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-12,this link} to read the full issue...
2654 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.49 released. @emph{June 12, 2008}
2656 LilyPond 2.11.49 is out. It fixes a number of bugs, including bugs in beams formatting.
2658 @bugfixes{2_11_49,},
2659 @ref{Old downloads}.
2664 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.48 released. @emph{June 9, 2008}
2666 LilyPond 2.11.48 is out. This release fixes a few bugs, and
2667 @code{\compressMusic} has been renamed
2668 to @code{\scaleDurations}.
2670 @bugfixes{2_11_48,},
2671 @ref{Old downloads}.
2676 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #11. @emph{June 9, 2008}
2678 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2679 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-11,this link} to read the full issue...
2684 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #10. @emph{June 2, 2008}
2686 Welcome to this special tenth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}, entirely dedicated to Algorithmic Composition systems.@*
2687 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-10,this link} to read the full issue...
2692 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.47 released. @emph{May 28, 2008}
2694 LilyPond now allows all text context properties to be markups,
2695 except in @code{\lyricmode}. This release also fixes
2696 regression tests maintenance for developers.
2698 @bugfixes{2_11_47,},
2699 @ref{Old downloads}.
2704 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.46 available. @emph{May 22, 2008}
2706 Release 2.11.46 fixes a lot of bugs and includes a rewrite of
2707 dynamics engravers. Support for slur-shaped arpeggios has been added.
2709 @bugfixes{2_11_46,},
2711 @ref{Old downloads}.
2716 @subsubheading RSS feed - @emph{May 21, 2008}
2718 A RSS feed is now available on lilypond.org. It contains all
2719 news announced on the web site start page: releases, LilyPond
2720 report, new translations of the site and publications.
2721 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/lilypond-rss-feed.xml,Feed URL}.
2722 The info mailing list (see @ref{Contact}) is still used to
2723 announce releases and special events.
2728 @subsubheading The LilyPond Report #9. @emph{May 05, 2008}
2730 Welcome to this ninth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}!@*
2731 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2732 Follow @uref{http://valentin.villenave.info/The-LilyPond-Report-9,this link} to read the full issue...
2737 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.45 available. @emph{April 26, 2008}
2739 Release 2.11.45 fixes a couple of bugs in the formatting
2740 engine. @code{lilypond-book} has been improved, with better
2741 performance, a bugfix about included files, and more flexibility
2742 for preprocessing documents with LaTeX variants. Support for
2743 enclosing text in a rounded box has been contributed by Valentin
2746 @bugfixes{2_11_45,},
2748 @ref{Old downloads}.
2753 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.44 available. @emph{April 14, 2008}
2755 Release 2.11.44 is available. Support for figured bass and chord
2756 names has been added to the MusicXML
2759 @bugfixes{2_11_44,},
2760 @ref{Old downloads}.
2765 @subsubheading lilypond.org日本語訳 (lilypond.org Japanese translation). @emph{2008年4月8日 (April 4, 2008)}
2767 lilypond.orgのいくつかのページの日本語訳が出来ました。
2772 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.43 available. @emph{March 31, 2008}
2774 Release 2.11.43 has been available since March 27. It fixes a
2775 couple of formatting bugs, and the font cache problem with
2776 MS-Windows binaries which caused excessive slowness has been
2779 @bugfixes{2_11_43,},
2780 @ref{Old downloads}.
2785 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.42 available. @emph{March 9, 2008}
2787 Release 2.11.42 is out. It fixes some formatting and spacing
2790 @bugfixes{2_11_42,},
2791 @ref{Old downloads}.
2796 @subsubheading Comparison of music engraving with Finale and LilyPond. @emph{February 25, 2008}
2798 In three articles, Andrew Hawryluk compares Finale and LilyPond in
2799 general terms, and evaluates in detail engraving capabilities of
2800 both pieces of software. The second article is an instructive
2801 analysis of Rachmaninoff's Piano Prelude 6 engraving, including
2802 comparisons with a reference hand-engraved edition.
2803 @uref{http://www.musicbyandrew.ca/finale-lilypond-1.html,Read
2809 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.41 available. @emph{February 25, 2008}
2811 Release 2.11.41 is available. It has a few bugfixes, updated
2812 program messages in French, German, Spanish and Vietnamese, and
2813 updates to the MusicXML converter.
2815 @bugfixes{2_11_41,},
2816 @ref{Old downloads}.
2821 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.37 available. @emph{January 3, 2008}
2823 Release 2.11.37 is available. It has a few bugfixes, and
2824 documentation changes. (@ref{Old downloads})
2829 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.36 available. @emph{December 13, 2007}
2831 Release 2.11.36 is now available. It has many bugfixes, updates
2832 for MusicXML import, and it includes major documentation changes from
2833 Grand Documentation Project.
2835 @bugfixes{2_11_36,},
2836 @ref{Old downloads}.
2841 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.33 and 2.11.33 available. @emph{September 20, 2007}
2843 Release 2.11.33 is now available.
2845 @bugfixes{2_10_33,2.10},
2846 @bugfixes{2_11_33,2.11},
2847 @ref{Old downloads}.
2852 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.32 available. @emph{September 2, 2007}
2854 Release 2.11.32 is now available.
2856 @bugfixes{2_11_32,},
2857 @ref{Old downloads}.
2862 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.31 available. @emph{August 31, 2007}
2864 Release 2.11.31 is now available. It has more bugfixes, updates
2865 for MusicXML import and lots of updates for the translations.
2867 @bugfixes{2_11_31,},
2868 @ref{Old downloads}.
2873 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.30 available. @emph{August 20, 2007}
2875 Release 2.11.30 is now available. It has various bugfixes among
2876 others in the new spacing code, MusicXML import and lots of updates
2877 for the translations.
2879 @bugfixes{2_11_30,},
2880 @ref{Old downloads}.
2885 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.29 and 2.11.29 available. @emph{August 11, 2007}
2887 Release 2.11.29 is now available. 2.10.29 has a few small fixes.
2888 2.11.29 has several bugfixes, among others in the new spacing code,
2889 and lots of updates for the translations.
2891 @bugfixes{2_10_29,2.10},
2892 @bugfixes{2_11_29,2.11},
2893 @ref{Old downloads}.
2898 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.28 for FreeBSD x86_64. @emph{August 10, 2007}
2900 Release 2.11.28 is now available as a binary installer for
2901 FreeBSD x86_64. Download
2902 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/freebsd-64/lilypond-2.11.28-1.freebsd-64.sh,the installer} and
2903 do @emph{sh lilypond-2.11.28-1.freebsd-64.sh} in a command window.
2908 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.28 available - @emph{July 25, 2007}
2909 Release 2.11.28 has several updates to the manual and its
2910 translations, an plethora of bugfixes and a complete cleanup of the
2911 spacing engine code.
2913 @bugfixes{2_11_28,},
2914 @ref{Old downloads}.
2919 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.26 available - @emph{June 8, 2007}
2921 Release 2.11.26 supports page markers, eg. for use in
2922 tables-of-contents. In addition, it fixes a number of bugs. Enjoy!
2924 @bugfixes{2_11_26,},
2925 @ref{Old downloads}.
2930 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.25 and 2.11.25 available - @emph{May 20, 2007}
2932 Release 2.11.25 has support for toplevel page breaking commands,
2933 and page breaking as a whole has been sped up significantly. Enjoy!
2935 @bugfixes{2_10_25,2.10},
2936 @bugfixes{2_11_25,2.11},
2937 @ref{Old downloads}.
2942 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.23 and 2.11.23 available - @emph{May 1, 2007}
2943 This has lots of bugfixes.
2945 @bugfixes{2_10_23,2.10},
2946 @bugfixes{2_11_23,2.11},
2947 @ref{Old downloads}.
2952 @subsubheading Übersetzung der Dokumentation - @emph{10. April 2007}
2953 Die Kapitel 1-5 (der Abschnitt für Anfänger) des LilyPond-Benutzerhandbuchs
2954 sind auf deutsch übersetzt --- sie sind erhältlich für die @ref{Changes}
2955 online und @ref{Old downloads}.
2960 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.22 available - @emph{April 10, 2007}
2961 This release has updates of the dot collision code.
2963 @bugfixes{2_11_22,},
2965 @ref{Old downloads}.
2970 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.21 available - @emph{March 24, 2007}
2971 This release has some documentation updates.
2973 @bugfixes{2_11_21,},
2975 @ref{Old downloads}.
2980 @subsubheading Traduction de la documentation en français - @emph{25 février 2007}
2981 Les chapitres 1 à 4 et 6 du manuel de l'utilisateur sont désormais traduits, et
2982 disponibles en ligne ---
2983 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.10},
2984 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.11}.
2985 Les traductions sont également incluses dans la
2986 @uref{install,documentation téléchargeable}.
2991 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.20 and 2.11.20 available - @emph{February 25, 2007}
2992 This release fixes many bugs.
2994 @bugfixes{2_10_20,2.10},
2995 @bugfixes{2_11_20,2.11},
2997 @ref{Old downloads}.
3002 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.19 and 2.11.19 available - @emph{February 18, 2007}
3003 This release fixes many bugs.
3005 @bugfixes{2_10_19,2.10},
3006 @bugfixes{2_11_19,2.11},
3008 @ref{Old downloads}.
3013 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.18 available - @emph{February 12, 2007}
3014 This release fixes still more bugs, and included
3015 singing support through festival contributed by Milan Zamazal.
3017 @bugfixes{2_11_18,},
3019 @ref{Old downloads}.
3024 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.17 available - @emph{February 9, 2007}
3025 This release fixes still more bugs.
3027 @bugfixes{2_11_17,},
3029 @ref{Old downloads}.
3034 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.16 and 2.11.16 available - @emph{February 4, 2007}
3035 This release fixes many bugs.
3036 (@bugfixes{2_10_16,2.10},
3037 @bugfixes{2_11_16,2.11},
3039 @ref{Old downloads})
3044 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.15 and 2.11.15 available - @emph{February 1, 2007}
3045 This release will stretch piano staves on a
3046 system-by-system basis and add a few glyphs: a black harmonic note
3047 head and the slashed mirrored flat.
3049 @bugfixes{2_10_15,2.10},
3050 @bugfixes{2_11_15,2.11},
3052 @ref{Old downloads}.
3057 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.14 and 2.11.14 available - @emph{January 26, 2007}
3058 This release has a rewrite of the line-spanner code, responsible for
3059 among other glissandi and text-crescendos, making them more flexible.
3061 @bugfixes{2_11_14,},
3068 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.13 and 2.11.13 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3069 This release fixes a few minor but irritating bugs. In addition, the
3070 2.11 release has updates of the tutorial.
3072 @bugfixes{2_11_13,},
3074 @ref{Old downloads}.
3079 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3080 This release fixes lots of bugs. In particular, the tie formatting has
3081 been further improved, and memory usage has been improved enormously.
3083 @bugfixes{2_11_12,},
3085 @ref{Old downloads}.
3090 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3091 This release mirrors 2.11.12. Notably, it has the same memory
3094 @bugfixes{2_10_12,},
3096 @ref{Old downloads}.
3101 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.11 available - @emph{January 12, 2007}
3102 This release mostly has the same fixes as 2.11.11.
3104 @bugfixes{2_10_11,},
3106 @ref{Old downloads}.
3111 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.11 available - @emph{January 11, 2007}
3112 This release has further fixes for popular bugs. Timing of the MIDI
3113 output won't get confused by tuplets and grace notes anymore. Some fat
3114 has also been trimmed of the skyline code performance.
3116 @bugfixes{2_11_11,},
3118 @ref{Old downloads}.
3123 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3124 LilyPond 2.11.10 has further review of the test-suite, performance and
3125 code coverage. This brought to light several problems that were
3126 fixed. Notably, 2.11.10 fixes lots of regressions in optical
3127 correction spacing and MIDI dynamics. Also, this version is 20 to 50
3128 % faster than previous 2.11 releases.
3130 @bugfixes{2_11_10,},
3132 @ref{Old downloads}.
3137 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3138 This release fixes several popular bugs, among others: MIDI files
3139 that go silent after (de)crescendi, and tuplets problems with quoting
3142 @bugfixes{2_10_10,},
3144 @ref{Old downloads}.
3149 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.9 and 2.10.9 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3150 This release has a couple of bugfixes, and ---in 2.11.9---
3151 further improvements in the regression test suite
3155 @ref{Old downloads}.
3160 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.8 and 2.10.8 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3161 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3165 @ref{Old downloads}.
3170 @subsubheading @code{lilypond.org} auf deutsch - @emph{31. Dezember 2006}
3171 Die LilyPond-Webseiten sind jetzt auch auf deutsch übersetzt!
3176 @subsubheading @code{lilypond.org} en español - @emph{December 29, 2006}
3177 ¡Ya está disponible la versión en español del sitio web de LilyPond!
3182 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.7 and 2.10.7 available - @emph{January 1, 2007}
3183 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3187 @ref{Old downloads}.
3192 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3193 This release supports arbitrary fractional alterations, allowing
3194 music with different microtonal conventions to be typeset.
3198 @ref{Old downloads}.
3203 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3204 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3208 @ref{Old downloads}.
3213 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3214 These releases complete the translation infrastructure for
3219 @ref{Old downloads}.
3224 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3225 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3229 @ref{Old downloads}.
3234 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.4 available - @emph{December 21, 2006}
3235 The vertical spacing improvements that were introduced in 2.11.0 now work
3236 within a system as well as between systems.
3240 @ref{Old downloads}.
3245 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3246 This release has @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/compare-v2.10.3/index.html,graphical
3247 test results} and several website build improvements.
3251 @ref{Old downloads}.
3256 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3257 This release fixes several bugs.
3260 @ref{Old downloads}.
3265 @subsubheading LinuxPPC binaries available! - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3266 From now on, our GUB binary builds include support for Linux/PPC. (@ref{Old downloads})
3271 @subsubheading Traduction du tutoriel en français. @emph{December 13, 2006}
3272 Fruit du travail d'une équipe de traducteurs, le tutoriel en français est
3273 maintenant disponible en ligne.
3274 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.10},
3275 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.11}.
3280 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3281 This release supports glissandi and harmonics in tablature.
3285 @ref{Old downloads}.
3290 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3291 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3294 @ref{Old downloads}.
3299 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.1 available - @emph{December 4, 2006}
3300 This release has improved support for horizontal spacing.
3304 @ref{Old downloads}.
3309 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.1 available - @emph{December 3, 2006}
3310 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3313 @ref{Old downloads}.
3318 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.11.0 available - @emph{November 27, 2006}
3319 This release has improved support for vertical spacing. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3324 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.10.0 available - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3325 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3326 (@miscLink{announce-v2.10,Announcement}, @ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3331 @subsubheading GIT repository online - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3332 LilyPond development has moved over its source code to @uref{http://git.or.cz,GIT}, the fast version control
3333 system. Check out our repository at @uref{http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=lilypond.git;a=summary,gnu.org}.
3338 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.29 available - @emph{November 5, 2006}
3339 This release has many more bugfixes.
3342 @ref{Old downloads}.
3347 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.28 available - @emph{November 3, 2006}
3348 This release has many more bugfixes.
3351 @ref{Old downloads}.
3356 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.27 available - @emph{October 28, 2006}
3357 This release has a new @code{FretBoards} context, and some further
3362 @ref{Old downloads}.
3367 @subsubheading Music streams thesis available - @emph{October 21, 2006}
3368 The last months, Erik Sandberg has been overhauling the internals of
3369 Lily. This change introduces a new intermediate format, Music Streams,
3370 which will make it easier get music data out of LilyPond. A copy of
3371 the thesis is now available from lilypond.org
3372 (@ref{Publications}).
3377 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.26 available - @emph{October 20, 2006}
3378 This release has further bugfixes.
3381 @ref{Old downloads}.
3386 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.25 available - @emph{October 18, 2006}
3387 This release has more bugfixes; from now on, binaries are also
3388 available for x86/64.
3391 @ref{Old downloads}.
3396 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.24 available - @emph{October 15, 2006}
3397 This release has support for right hand guitar fingerings, and offers
3398 some bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
3399 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/list?can=1&q=fixed2924&colspec=ID+Type+Status+Priority+Milestone+Owner+Summary,Bugfixes},
3400 @ref{Old downloads})
3405 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.23 available - @emph{October 12, 2006}
3406 This release cuts fragments of EPS directly from your finished score,
3407 and makes it easier to insert ties into lyrics. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3412 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.22 available - @emph{October 9, 2006}
3413 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3418 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.21 available - @emph{October 4, 2006}
3419 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3424 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.20 available - @emph{October 3, 2006}
3425 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3430 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.17 available - @emph{September 2, 2006}
3431 This release fixes many bugs. Among others, MacOS X QuickTime now
3432 honors tempo changes are in the MIDI output. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3437 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.16 available - @emph{August 25, 2006}
3438 In this release, chords may be partially tied and lyric extenders have
3439 tunable padding. Moreover, many bugs were fixed
3440 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3445 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.15 available - @emph{August 20, 2006}
3446 This releases fixes many bugs in the 2.9.14 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
3451 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.6 available - @emph{August 8, 2006}
3452 This release contains a few minor bugfixes; the source tarball is also
3453 available. (@ref{Old downloads})
3458 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.14 available - @emph{August 4, 2006}
3459 This release supports instrument name changes, dotted barlines and
3460 better spacing for floating grace notes. In addition, it contains
3461 ongoing work by Erik Sandberg to extend the interpretation phase with
3462 stream support. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3467 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.13 available - @emph{July 23, 2006}
3468 This release supports doits and falls, and more tuning options for
3469 grace note spacing and tuplet brackets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3474 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.12 available - @emph{July 18, 2006}
3475 This release supports pdftex for lilypond-book, and uses PdfTeX for
3476 generating manuals, so page numbers and references are now clickable.
3477 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3482 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.11 available - @emph{July 12, 2006}
3483 This release wraps improvements of the last two weeks. As a new
3484 feature, it supports tunable tuplet number formatting for nested
3485 tuplets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3490 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.10 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3491 This releases fixes a couple of bugs in 2.9.9.
3493 @ref{Old downloads})
3498 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.9 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3499 This releases fixes many bugs in 2.9.8 and earlier.
3501 @ref{Old downloads})
3506 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.8 available - @emph{June 6, 2006}
3507 2.9.8 has support for different spacing sections within a single
3508 score, and better infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3510 @ref{Old downloads})
3515 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.4 available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3516 2.8.4 fixes some minor bugs, and includes a backport of the
3517 infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3518 (@ref{Old downloads})
3523 @subsubheading First test results available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3524 After a week of frantic tweaking, the first automated testing results
3525 are available. You can now see @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.9/compare-v2.8.4/index.html,in full
3526 glory} what features are broken in the development release
3531 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.7 available - @emph{May 30, 2006}
3532 2.9.7 has improvements in the formatting for figured bass, and
3533 includes a new framework for detecting bugs earlier, which will make
3534 the development releases even better
3539 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.6 available - @emph{May 24, 2006}
3541 release has new features in beam formatting: beams may now be put on
3542 single stems, and obey the @code{beatGrouping} property. MusicXML
3543 converter. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3548 @subsubheading New essay pages! - @emph{May 22, 2006}
3549 The @emph{Automated Engraving} essay has been updated with material
3550 from the @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL} talk, with
3551 pages on @uref{about/automated-engraving/problem-statement,modeling
3552 notation} and @uref{about/automated-engraving/scoring-esthetics,algorithms for
3553 esthetics}. Happy reading!
3558 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.5 available - @emph{May 17, 2006}
3559 This release supports object rotation, hairpins with circled tips,
3560 hairpins that run to barlines before notes and improvements in the
3562 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3567 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.4 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3568 This release has support for feathered beaming, and note head styles in
3569 the markup @code{\note} command. In addition, it has a lot of updates
3570 of the manual and a clean up of the spring spacer.
3571 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3576 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.2 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3577 This release has fixes for minor bugs and compilation issues.
3578 (@ref{Old downloads})
3583 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.3 is out! - @emph{May 7, 2006}
3584 This new release has lots of updates of the manual, courtesy Graham
3585 and the contributors of the mailing. It handles formatting for ties in
3586 arpegiated chords better (feature sponsored by
3587 Steve Doonan), it has al niente hairpins, courtesy of Erlend Aasland,
3588 and some cleanups of the PostScript output, courtesy David Feuer. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3593 @subsubheading FISL7.0 slides available - @emph{April 22, 2006}
3594 The slides for Han-Wen's talk at
3595 @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL 7} are now online.
3596 (@ref{Publications})
3601 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
3602 Important bugfixes include CJK font handling and a Darwin/x86 port.
3603 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3608 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.9.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
3609 It's mostly a bugfix release, and it's almoste the same as 2.8.1. This
3610 release mainly fixes problems with CJK font loading.
3611 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3616 @subsubheading LilyPond on MacOS X/Intel - @emph{March 31, 2006}
3617 LilyPond now also runs on Intel based macs, offering a 400%
3618 speedup over the emulated PowerPC binaries. (@ref{Old downloads})
3623 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.8.0 is out! - @emph{March 22, 2006}
3624 Version 2.8 is here! Read the @miscLink{announce-v2.8,release
3625 announcement}. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3630 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.39 is out - @emph{March 17, 2006}
3631 This release has even more bug fixes. Please test before 2.8 is
3632 released. (@ref{Changes},
3633 @ref{Old downloads})
3638 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.38 is out - @emph{March 12, 2006}
3639 This is likely to be the last release candidate before we release 2.8,
3640 so report any bugs that you might find. New attractions include:
3641 lilypond postscript files now work with GSView, cut & pasting lily
3642 code from PDF files should now work, and spacing fixes for
3643 multi-measure rests.
3645 @ref{Old downloads})
3650 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.37 is out - @emph{March 4, 2006}
3651 This release has more bug fixes. Please help us by testing it!
3653 @ref{Old downloads})
3658 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.36 is out - @emph{February 24, 2006}
3659 This is another release candidate for 2.8. It has lots of bug fixes
3660 and polishes to the documentation. It also contains support for
3661 creating ties that are only on their right side connected to note
3662 heads, which is handy for repeats (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
3663 The documentation suite can now be downloaded as a separate tarball
3664 from lilypond.org. (@ref{Changes},
3665 @ref{Old downloads})
3670 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.35 is out - @emph{February 19, 2006}
3671 This release has lots of bugs fixes. The plan is to release 2.8 at the
3672 end of this month, so bug reports are @strong{very} welcome. By
3673 definition a bug is release critical if it wasn't present in version
3674 2.6. (@ref{Changes},
3675 @ref{Old downloads})
3680 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.34 is out - @emph{February 16, 2006}
3681 This release has a bunch of bugfixes, and new features. Newly created
3682 contexts may also be named with @code{\new Voice =
3683 "alto"}. Thicknesses of tie and slurs may be tuned separately for
3684 the endings and the middle
3685 part. (@ref{Changes},
3686 @ref{Old downloads})
3691 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.33 is out - @emph{February 10, 2006}
3692 Items directly connected with a music input element may be
3693 parenthesized, for example,
3696 c4 -\parenthesize -.
3697 <d \parenthesize fis a>
3701 This feature was sponsored by Ramana Kumar. (@ref{Changes},
3702 @ref{Old downloads})
3707 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.32 is out - @emph{February 7, 2006}
3708 This release contains some syntax changes: words inside the \paper and
3709 \layout block are henceforth written with dashes, for instance:
3719 Furthermore, in this release, we have dropped some legacy code from
3720 our library. Now, lily uses standard C++ strings and the STL
3721 vector. (@ref{Changes},
3722 @ref{Old downloads})
3727 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.31 is out - @emph{February 2, 2006}
3728 This release fixes a load of bugs, and has some internal
3729 cleanups. Exported C++ members are now named
3730 ly:class-name::function-name in Scheme instead of
3731 Class_name::function_name. We are now using C++ vectors and strings
3732 instead of our own. The Linux/FreeBSD builds now include wrappers for
3733 Python scripts too, so you can run convert-ly and midi2ly.
3735 @ref{Old downloads})
3740 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.30 is out - @emph{January 30, 2006}
3741 This release has a few bug fixes, like the solfa note head shape and
3742 collisions, the \epsfile command, and in getting No. ligature in
3743 normal words. (@ref{Changes},
3744 @ref{Old downloads})
3749 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.29 is out - @emph{January 27, 2006}
3750 This release has the following new features. Alignments of staves may
3751 be tuned per system (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca), individual
3752 systems may be positioned manually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca
3753 and Nicolas Sceaux), a linebreaking configuration can now be saved as
3754 a `.ly' file automatically. This allows vertical alignments to be
3755 stretched to fit pages in a second formatting run (feature sponsored
3756 by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
3757 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
3758 @ref{Old downloads})
3763 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.28 is out - @emph{January 22, 2006}
3764 This release contains numerous small fixes that were already in our
3765 GUB binaries. In addition, it has further polish for formatting of
3766 tied chords. Theses improvements were sponsored by Steve
3767 Doonan. (@ref{Changes},
3768 @ref{Old downloads})
3773 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 4 - @emph{January 13, 2006}
3775 The fourth release of our Grand Unified Binary for 2.7.27 is
3776 available. This release uses Pango 1.11.1, which has support for
3777 ligatures and kerning. Enjoy! (@ref{Old downloads})
3782 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 3 - @emph{January 12, 2006}
3783 The third release of our Grand Unified Binaries is available. This
3784 release fixes external font-support, the decompression flag for
3785 Linux. Also, we have support for @strong{FreeBSD} as well! Jump
3786 to the @ref{Old downloads} get them!
3791 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27 binaries are out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
3792 Starting with 2.7.26, the development team has been working on the
3793 installers. We're proud to announce another version of these: they are
3795 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/linux-x86/lilypond-2.7.27-1.linux.sh,
3797 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/MacOS/lilypond-2.7.27-2.zip,
3799 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/mingw/lilypond-2.7.27-2.exe,
3805 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.27 is out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
3806 This release allows you to switch staff lines on and off individually
3807 (feature sponsored by Andrea
3808 Valle). (@ref{Changes},
3809 @ref{Old downloads})
3814 @subsubheading Linux Journal article - @emph{January 2006}
3815 Linux Journal publishes an article on
3816 @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8364,@emph{Make
3817 Stunning Schenker Graphs with GNU LilyPond}}. It is a
3818 in-depth but hands-on feature article with crisp LilyPond
3821 Author Kris Shaffer remarks
3822 @qq{GNU LilyPond generates beautiful graphics that make commercial
3823 alternatives seem second-rate.}
3824 This article is now available @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8583,on-line}.
3829 @subsubheading New binaries for LilyPond 2.7.26 - @emph{January 4, 2006}
3830 The Development team has been working around the clock to improve
3831 to fix the first wave bugs reported by you. The new results for MacOS
3832 and Windows are up on the @ref{Old downloads}
3833 page. Let us know how you fare!
3838 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.26 is out - @emph{December 31, 2005}
3839 This release has an improvement in the MusicXML importer (feature
3840 sponsored by Mark vd Borre's Music Academy): now, staves and voices
3841 are also setup, so you can readily run LilyPond on the .ly output.
3842 The important occasion for this release is our new build
3843 environment: we have completely revamped it, which means that binaries
3844 for all platforms (including MacOS, Windows, Linux/x86, but probably
3845 FreeBSD too) will be more quickly available for download.
3846 A happy 2006 from the LilyPond Development Team!
3848 @ref{Old downloads})
3853 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.25 is out - @emph{December 24, 2005}
3854 This release has various bugfixes. Also, stems on the center line now
3855 have their directions interpolated to minimize the number of direction
3856 changes (feature sponsored by Basil Crow and Mike
3857 Rolish). (@ref{Changes},
3858 @ref{Old downloads})
3863 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.24 is out - @emph{December 20, 2005}
3864 This release fixes a couple of bugs, but more importantly, slurs now
3865 avoid TupletNumbers, and tuplet numbers may enter the staff (feature
3866 sponsored by Trent Johnston), tuplet brackets and numbers are
3867 implemented as separate grobs, TupletBracket and TupletNumber (rewrite
3868 sponsored by Trent Johnston), string arguments for music functions may
3869 be specified without # marks. This allows syntactical constructs (like
3870 \clef and \bar) to be expressed in generic music
3871 functions. (@ref{Changes},
3872 @ref{Old downloads})
3877 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.23 is out - @emph{December 19, 2005}
3878 This release has the following new features:
3881 Ties in chords are also formatted using score based
3882 formatting. This reduces the number of collisions for ties in chords
3883 (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
3885 With the \tweak music function, layout objects that are directly
3886 connected to input may be tuned easily (feature sponsored by Sean Reed
3887 and Bertalan Fodor).
3889 Generic music functions may now also be used on
3890 articulations and chord elements (feature sponsored by Sean Reed and
3893 Better support for MusicXML, more options for spacing Lyrics;
3894 it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for normal
3895 and hyphenated syllables (features sponsored by Mark van den Borre and
3899 @ref{Old downloads})
3904 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.22 is out - @emph{December 9, 2005}
3905 This release has better support for MusicXML: it also supports ties,
3906 beams and editorial accidentals. It also has more options for spacing
3907 Lyrics; it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for
3908 normal and hyphenated syllables. These features were sponsored by Mark
3909 van den Borre and Bertalan
3910 Fodor. (@ref{Changes},
3911 @ref{Old downloads})
3916 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.21 is out - @emph{December 5, 2005}
3917 Saint Nicholas brings you ... a @uref{http://www.musicxml.org/,MusicXML} convertor for LilyPond!
3918 The convertor is basic, but working. Check out the @uref{http://www.lilypond-design.com/sponsor/open-features.html#inputfilter,
3919 LilyPond Software Design} pages for MusicXML features that can be
3925 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.20 is out - @emph{December 2, 2005}
3926 This release contains the following improvements: Texts set in a
3927 TrueType font are now kerned. Using the TeX no longer requires linking
3928 or dynamically opening the kpathsea library, making the backend more
3929 easily usable on various systems (feature sponsored by Christian Ebert
3931 Productions). (@ref{Changes},
3932 @ref{Old downloads})
3937 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.5 is out - @emph{December 1, 2005}
3938 This release updates the bugreporting address and reorganizes the
3939 documentation tree. (@ref{Old downloads})
3944 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.19 is out - @emph{November 26, 2005}
3945 This version contains a few bugfixes, and now allows the type of
3946 brackets in system start bracket hierarchies to be specified. Also,
3947 the horizontal alignment of rehearsal marks may be changed: marks can
3948 be put on key signatures, clefs, time signatures,
3949 etc. (@ref{Changes},
3950 @ref{Old downloads})
3955 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.18 is out - @emph{November 21, 2005}
3956 This version features nestable system start delimiters, like bracket,
3957 brace. It also adds "square" line bracket (feature sponsored by Trevor
3958 Baca). It also has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
3959 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
3960 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
3961 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
3962 @ref{Old downloads})
3967 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.17 is out - @emph{November 17, 2005}
3968 This version has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
3969 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
3970 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
3971 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
3972 @ref{Old downloads})
3977 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.16 is out - @emph{November 11, 2005}
3978 This release fixes a large number of bugs. Please upgrade before
3979 reporting bugs in the 2.7 series. (@ref{Changes},
3980 @ref{Old downloads})
3985 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.15 is out - @emph{November 3, 2005}
3986 This release has another massive cleanup of the backend. Each grob
3987 property may also be a "grob closure". This means that it is possible
3988 to combine functions. Calculation of extent and offset of grob is now
3989 controlled via the `X-extent', `Y-extent', `X-offset' and `Y-offset'
3990 properties. (@ref{Changes},
3991 @ref{Old downloads})
3996 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.14 is out - @emph{October 23, 2005}
3997 This release has more cleanup in the layout-engine. Now,
3998 properties that have Procedure values are thought to be procedures
3999 that compute said property, i.e.
4002 \override Beam #'direction = #(lambda (grob)
4003 (if (> (random 10) 5) UP DOWN))
4006 will set a random direction for beams. (@ref{Changes},
4007 @ref{Old downloads})
4012 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.13 is out - @emph{October 18, 2005}
4013 This release features slashed numerals, plus signs and interruptible
4014 extender lines for figured bass. Merging of Figured bass lines has
4015 been made switchable with the figuredBassCenterContinuations
4016 property. For each grob, a subproperty in `callbacks' property defines
4017 the procedure which computes it. This is major internal cleanup, which
4018 also provides advanced tweakability for power
4019 users. (@ref{Changes},
4020 @ref{Old downloads})
4025 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.4 is out - @emph{October 11, 2005}
4026 This release fixes a few minor problems with the stable
4027 series. (@ref{Changes},
4028 @ref{Old downloads})
4033 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.12 is out - @emph{October 07, 2005}
4034 It features more annotations for the page layout engine and some more
4035 sponsored features. Beamlets may stick out of the side of beams
4036 (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca); new support for figured bass with
4037 support for continuation lines and tuning of figures, brackets, and
4038 alignments (feature sponsored by Trent Johnston); vertical alignments
4039 of staves can now be tuned easily for individual systems (feature
4040 sponsored by Nicolas
4041 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
4042 @ref{Old downloads})
4047 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.11 is out - @emph{October 02, 2005}
4048 Vertical spacing for page layout can now be tuned for each system
4049 individually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
4050 Sceaux). The slope of a stem-tremolo may be set manually (feature
4051 sponsored by Sven Axelsson). There are a number of cleanups in the
4052 handling and representation of systems, among other features and bug
4053 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
4054 @ref{Old downloads})
4059 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.10 is out - @emph{September 13, 2005}
4060 This version adds proper support for "laissez vibrer ties", just enter
4061 \laissezVibrer after a chord. This feature was sponsored by Henrik
4062 Frisk. It also has a couple of minor
4063 bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
4064 @ref{Old downloads})
4069 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.9 is out - @emph{September 5, 2005}
4070 This is mainly a bugfix
4071 release. (@ref{Changes},
4072 @ref{Old downloads})
4077 @subsubheading Traduction française du site - @emph{September 03, 2005}
4078 Grâce à @uref{about/thanks#website,l'équipe des traducteurs},
4079 de nombreuses pages du site sont maintenant disponibles en français,
4080 notamment l'@uref{about/automated-engraving/index.fr.html,essai sur
4081 la gravure musicale}.
4086 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.8 is out - @emph{August 29, 2005}
4087 This release has support for right-to-left text formatting in markup
4088 commands (sponsored by Aaron Mehl). In addition, it fixes a great
4089 number of bugs, among others, support for writing MIDI files. (@ref{Changes},
4090 @ref{Old downloads})
4095 @subsubheading Article in `De Standaard' - @emph{August 20, 2005}
4096 The Belgian newspaper @emph{De Standaard} investigates what drives
4097 Free Software authors in an article titled @emph{Delen van KENNIS
4098 zonder WINSTBEJAG} (Non-profit sharing of
4099 knowlegde) using LilyPond as an example. This marks
4100 LilyPond's first appearance in mainstream printed press.
4105 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.7 is out - @emph{August 22, 2005}
4106 This release has a rewriting of tie formatting which was sponsored by
4107 Bertalan Fodor, Jay Hamilton, Kieren MacMillan, Steve Doonan, Trevor
4108 Baca, and Vicente Solsona Dellá. (@ref{Changes},
4109 @ref{Old downloads})
4114 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.6 is out - @emph{August 19, 2005}
4115 This release adds support for numbered percent repeats, a feature
4116 sponsored by Yoshinobu Ishizaki. It also has bugfixes for clashes
4117 between slurs and symbols, like fingers dynamic
4118 signs. (@ref{Changes},
4119 @ref{Old downloads})
4124 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.5 is out - @emph{August 16, 2005}
4125 Lily 2.7.5 has a large number of bugfixes, among others, in slur
4126 formatting, spacing, rest collisions and tuplet bracket
4127 formatting. (@ref{Changes},
4128 @ref{Old downloads})
4133 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.4 is out - @emph{August 7, 2005}
4134 LilyPond 2.7.4 has support for proportional notation, where the space
4135 for a note is proportional to the time it
4136 takes. (@ref{Changes},
4137 @ref{Old downloads})
4142 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.3 is out - @emph{August 4, 2005}
4143 This release fixes a memory corruption bug that was triggered by
4144 \override'ing Beam settings. (@ref{Old downloads})
4149 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.2 is out - @emph{August 2, 2005}
4150 This release has a few bugfixes, among them: the autopackage will run
4151 in more platforms, LilyPond will be much quicker for large
4152 lilypond-book documents, and the up and down Fa note heads for shaped
4154 swapped. (@ref{Changes},
4155 @ref{Old downloads})
4160 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.3 is out - @emph{July 25, 2005}
4161 LilyPond 2.7.3 has improvements in performance which should result in
4162 faster operations (15 to 20 percent). It also contains the new
4163 "\displayLilyMusic" function.
4165 @ref{Old downloads})
4170 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.2 is out - @emph{July 21, 2005}
4171 LilyPond 2.7.2 has support for suggested accidentals for musica
4172 ficta notation, easy entry for lyric melismata and improvements for
4173 quicker entry of scores. (@ref{Changes},
4174 @ref{Old downloads})
4179 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6 released - @emph{June 27, 2005}
4180 Version 2.6 is the latest stable release of LilyPond.
4182 installs in a snap on Windows, MacOS X, and any version of Linux (x86).
4183 @strong{Get up and running in minutes!} Pango text formatting lets you
4184 print @strong{Unicode } lyrics in your favorite script and font. Create
4185 @strong{SVG} files, and edit them in Inkscape.
4186 (@miscLink{announce-v2.6,Announcement}, @ref{Old downloads}, @ref{Changes})
4191 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7.1 is out - @emph{July 20, 2005}
4192 LilyPond 2.7.1 has no user-visible changes. However, due to
4193 restructuring @qq{under the hood}, this version will be 10 to
4194 20 % faster. (@ref{Old downloads})
4199 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.6.1 is out - @emph{July 11, 2005}
4200 This version fixes a few minor bugs found in
4201 2.6.0, and also works on DOS-based Windows versions. (@ref{Changes},
4202 @ref{Old downloads})
4207 @subsubheading LilyPond 2.7 is out - @emph{July 9, 2005}
4208 LilyPond 2.7.0 is out. It has support for paragraph text and
4209 pitched trill notation. (@ref{Changes},
4210 @ref{Old downloads})
4215 @subsubheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 22, 2005}
4216 LilyPond 2.5.32 is now available for download (binaries for Fedora +
4217 MacOS only). It has a few very minor bugfixes, and a rewrite of the
4218 TTF embedding code, which should be a lot more robust now.
4219 (@ref{Old downloads})
4224 @subsubheading Traduction du site de LilyPond - @emph{15 juin 2005}
4225 @uref{about/thanks#website,L'équipe des traducteurs} vous présente
4226 le site de LilyPond en français. Nous travaillons sur la traduction des
4227 pages encore non traduites. Bon surf !
4232 @subsubheading 2.5.31 for Windows and MacOS - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4233 2.5.31 is now available for both Windows and MacOS X. The Windows
4234 version should now work with embedding TTF fonts, and the MacOS X has
4235 better help functionality.
4236 (@ref{Old downloads})
4241 @subsubheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4242 This release has a few bugfixes. In the MacOS X version, ClickEdit has
4243 been renamed to LilyPond, and you can now upgrade your files and
4244 compile them directly from
4245 LilyPond. (@ref{Old downloads})
4250 @subsubheading 2.5.30 released - @emph{June 10, 2005}
4251 This is (hopefully) the last Release Candidate before 2.6. Give it a
4252 good shake to find those last bugs! (@ref{Old downloads})
4257 @subsubheading 2.5.29 released - @emph{June 7, 2005}
4258 In this release the documentation also has pictures. In addition, the
4259 Mac version can also read native mac fonts (.dfonts and fonts in
4260 resource forks). (@ref{Old downloads})
4265 @subsubheading 2.5.27 released - @emph{May 31, 2005}
4266 It has a big bunch of minor bugfixes. This is another release
4267 candidate for version 2.6, which should be released within the next 2
4268 weeks. Please send a bug report if you find a critical problem with this
4269 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
4274 @subsubheading Windows and MacOS installers available - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4275 There are now a native, standalone installers for Windows and
4276 MacOS. They also support PDF point & click. (@ref{Old downloads})
4281 @subsubheading 2.5.26 released - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4282 This release has a couple of small bugfixes.
4287 @subsubheading 2.5.25 released - @emph{May 20, 2005}
4288 This release has many small bugfixes and updates to the
4289 documentation. (@ref{Old downloads})
4294 @subsubheading 2.5.24 released - @emph{May 12, 2005}
4295 2.5.24 fixes a bunch of bugs; in particular, chord symbols (such as
4296 slashed o) should now work on all platforms. This release has a new
4297 feature: it is now possible to make staves appear in a different order
4298 from the order that they were defined. (@ref{Old downloads})
4303 @subsubheading 2.5.23 released - @emph{May 6, 2005}
4304 This release has a couple of small bugfixes, and a new feature. It is
4305 now possible to start and stop the @code{StaffSymbol}, during a piece of
4306 music, by doing @code{\stopStaff \startStaff}. This can be used to
4307 produce Ossia staves. (@ref{Changes},
4308 @ref{Old downloads})
4313 @subsubheading 2.5.22 released - @emph{May 3, 2005}
4315 release. The most visible improvement is in the PDF : this release
4316 will produce smaller PDF files, with symbols that look better on
4318 (@ref{Old downloads})
4323 @subsubheading April 25, 2005 - 2.5.21 released!
4324 2.5.21 has more bugfixes. It also has support for "grid
4325 lines", bar like vertical line, which are aligned with the notes. The
4326 auto-beam engraver was rewritten, so it also works with irregular time
4327 signatures like 5/8.
4329 @ref{Old downloads})
4334 @subsubheading April 18, 2005
4335 LilyPond 2.5.20 has lots of bugfixes, in particular, MIDI files of
4336 multi-movement pieces don't overwrite each other. Version 2.5.20 also
4337 supports putting arrows on lines, such as glissandi.
4338 More details are in the
4340 file, or go straight to @ref{Old downloads}.
4345 @subsubheading April 15, 2005
4346 LilyPond 2.5.19 was released. The command `\epsfile' allows inclusion
4347 of EPS graphics into markup texts and the music function
4348 `\musicDisplay' will display a music expression as indented
4349 Scheme code. Take a look at
4351 file and @ref{Old downloads}.
4356 @subsubheading April 6, 2005
4357 2.5.18 is a bugfix release. It has many small cleanups in the
4358 web-based documentation, and many small cleanups all over the
4359 place. @ref{Old downloads}
4364 @subsubheading March 31, 2005
4365 2.5.17 is out. This release features many small bugfixes. In addition,
4366 it has support for string number notation for guitar. This feature was
4367 sponsored by Gunther Strube. @ref{Old downloads}
4372 @subsubheading March 20, 2005
4373 LilyPond 2.5.16 is out. This release fixes a few minor but irritating
4374 errors. A Fedora Core 3 binary is also available.
4380 @subsubheading March 14, 2005
4381 LilyPond 2.5.15 is out. This release has clean ups in the SVG output,
4382 and now uses the LilyPond number font for time signatures. It is
4383 now possible to add text before and after music. This can be used to
4384 add verses after a music. Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4385 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4390 @subsubheading March 7, 2005
4391 LilyPond 2.5.14 is out. It is now possible (and in fact, encouraged),
4392 to build LilyPond either without the Kpathsea TeX library or with the
4393 Kpathsea dynamically loaded, but only for the -btex backend. This
4394 means that packages do not have to depend on TeX anymore. With this,
4395 the Windows download size will go down significantly. Take a look at
4397 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4402 @subsubheading March 7, 2005
4403 LilyPond 2.4.5 is out. This release backports the tieWaitForNote
4404 feature and has support for tetex-3.0.
4410 @subsubheading February 28, 2005
4411 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
4412 Ghostscript 8.15rc3}. Unfortunately, this version of Ghostscript
4413 lacks the IJS dynamic library, which means that it will conflict with
4414 the gimp-print package. You may install it with --nodeps. Use at your
4420 @subsubheading February 28, 2005
4421 LilyPond 2.5.13 is out. This release has Point and click support for
4422 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}.
4423 Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4424 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4429 @subsubheading February 26, 2005
4430 The @uref{http://lsr.di.unimi.it/,LilyPond Snippet
4431 Repository (LSR)} is a searchable database of LilyPond code
4432 snippets. You can add snippets too, so join the LSR project, and
4433 contribute creative ideas for using LilyPond.
4438 @subsubheading February 21, 2005
4439 LilyPond 2.5.12 is out. The big news is that this release supports
4440 TrueType fonts. This means that it is now possible to use @strong{all}
4441 fonts available via FontConfig. Also, arpeggios may be written out
4442 using ties and individual objects may have colors! Take a look at
4444 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4449 @subsubheading February 4, 2005
4450 LilyPond 2.5.11 is out. In this
4451 release, foreign character sets are now supported in lilypond-book
4452 too, and it is possible to put system separators between systems.
4453 @ref{Old downloads}!
4458 @subsubheading January 31, 2005
4459 LilyPond 2.5.10 is out. This release
4460 sports as new EPS backend, based on the PS backend. This backend is
4461 used in the new and improved lilypond-book script.
4467 @subsubheading January 26, 2005
4468 LilyPond 2.5.9 is out. This release fixes a couple of annoying
4469 bugs in the direct PS output for piano braces.
4475 @subsubheading January 16, 2005
4476 LilyPond 2.5.8 is out. This
4477 release has many internal code cleanups. In addition,
4478 accuracy of error reporting has been improved.
4480 @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.3065&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,
4482 } and @ref{Old downloads}!
4487 @subsubheading January 11, 2005
4488 LilyPond 2.5.7 is out. This release has a completely usable
4489 Pango integration for the PS backend. The default font is
4490 Century Schoolbook from the PS font suite. It also has
4491 small updates to the tablature settings by Erlend Aasland,
4492 assorted manual updates by Graham, and an overhaul of the
4493 font code by Werner.
4495 and check out the changes in
4496 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.3048&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4501 @subsubheading January 02, 2005
4502 LilyPond 2.5.6 was released. This is a "technology preview"
4503 release, which means that it has all kinds of nifty
4504 features, but is not actually usable for producing nicely
4505 printed scores. For this reason, an RPM of this release was
4506 not produced. The PS backend is now completely switched over
4507 to Pango/FontConfig: for -f ps, LilyPond only accepts UTF8
4508 input, all text fonts are loaded through Pango, the TeX
4509 backend now offloads all metric computations to LaTeX, the
4510 SVG and GNOME backends are broken, most probably.
4513 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}.
4518 @subsubheading December 28, 2004
4519 LilyPond 2.5.5 is out. It is the first one to link against
4520 FontConfig and Pango, although it is only available in the "-f
4521 ps" output. The default output format has been changed back TeX
4522 while we stabilize the Pango/FontConfig integration.
4524 and check out the changes in
4525 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev= 1.3000&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4530 @subsubheading December 20, 2004
4531 LilyPond 2.5.4 is out. This release has some major
4532 brainsurgery in the font handling. As of now, LilyPond loads
4533 the music fonts in OpenType font format using FreeType.
4534 This has made a lot of things simpler, including font
4535 handling for the GNOME backend and SVG backend.
4538 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}.
4543 @subsubheading December 3, 2004
4544 LilyPond 2.5.3 was released. A new script, `\espressivo' has
4545 been added, for a combination of crescendo and decrescendo
4546 on a single note. In markups, expressions stacked with
4547 `\column', `\center-align', etc, are not grouped with `< ...
4548 >' anymore, but with `@{ ... @}'. LilyPond will now avoid line
4549 breaks that cause long texts to stick outside of the page
4550 staff. Grace notes following a main note, used to be entered
4551 by letting the grace notes follow a skip in a parallel
4555 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}.
4560 @subsubheading November 26, 2004
4561 LilyPond 2.5.2 was released. It has several goodies,
4562 including solfa-notation (shaped noteheads), and an easier
4563 mechanism for customizing title, footer and header
4564 layout. Don't forget to rebuild the fonts, as they have been
4565 changed to accomodate the solfa-notation.
4567 and check out the changes in
4568 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2898&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4573 @subsubheading November 20, 2004
4574 LilyPond 2.5.1 is out. This is an experimental release,
4575 containing some proof-of-concept code for our graphical
4576 layout editor. You can add and remove things from the file,
4577 and the tweaks will still work, as long as the tweaked notes
4578 remain in the place (ie. start at the same time-wise and be
4579 part of the same context). Further attractions are: the
4580 gnome backend now also draws beams and slurs, updates to the
4581 SVG backend, support for the lmodern font set for TeX,
4584 and check out the changes in
4585 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2881&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4590 @subsubheading November 12, 2004
4591 The LilyPond development is OPEN once again! The first
4592 release of the 2.5 series has the following new Features:
4593 Positioning of slurs can now be adjusted manually, Grace
4594 notes are correctly quoted and formatted when using cue
4595 notes, Cue notes can now be created with
4598 \cueDuring #VOICE-NAME #DIRECTION { MUSIC }
4601 Stemlets (short stems over beamed rests) have been added.
4602 In addition, Jan hacked together some highly experimental
4603 code where you can use the mouse to drag and drop objects in
4604 the -f gnome backend. These tweaks can be saved and are
4605 applied to the PS and TeX output as well.
4608 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}.
4613 @subsubheading November 11, 2004
4614 LilyPond 2.4.2 is out. This release fixes a number of security
4615 problems with --safe, and adds a lot of polishing fixes.
4621 @subsubheading November 4, 2004
4622 LilyPond 2.4.1 is out. This release includes a number of small
4623 fixes that were made to 2.4.0 last week.
4625 and check out the changes in
4626 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2780.2&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4631 @subsubheading October 31, 2004
4632 LilyPond 2.4.0 was just @miscLink{announce-v2.4,released!}
4633 This new stable version has support for page-layout,
4634 completely rewritten slur formatting and many other
4635 improvements. Read about them in the @ref{Changes}
4642 @subsubheading October 29, 2004
4643 LilyPond 2.3.26 is out. This is another 2.4 release
4644 candidate. This release fixes a number of minor bugs, and
4645 some problems with the conversion scripts.
4647 and check out the changes in
4648 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2773&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4653 @subsubheading October 29, 2004
4654 2.3.25 is the final release candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
4655 Werner has been overhauling the TeX macros and
4656 lilypond-book. In addition, this release contains an
4657 important fix for raggedbottom page-layout.
4659 and check out the changes in
4660 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2765&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4665 @subsubheading October 27, 2004
4666 LilyPond 2.3.24 is a further polished 2.4 release candidate.
4667 This release has more improvements by Werner for the TeX
4668 backend, and a bunch of other small fixes.
4670 and check out the changes in
4671 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2752&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4676 @subsubheading October 24, 2004
4677 LilyPond 2.3.23 has bugfixes in the documentation, lilypond-book and
4678 --preview output. This release can be considered as a release
4679 candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
4681 and check out the changes in
4682 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2742&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4687 @subsubheading October 10, 2004
4688 LilyPond 2.3.22 fixes a bunch more bugs, to make 2.4 a really
4689 stable release. In addition, it renames the \paper@{@} block to
4690 \layout@{@}. The \bookpaper@{@} block is now called
4694 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}.
4699 @subsubheading October 09, 2004
4700 LilyPond 2.3.21 is out. It is a serious release candidate for
4701 the next stable release LilyPond. This version has a cleanup
4702 and some small formatting improvements of the slur
4706 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}.
4711 @subsubheading October 02, 2004
4712 LilyPond 2.3.20 was released. It fixes the biggest problems
4713 with encoding and the TeX backend. As a result, latin1
4714 characters (like the german SS) show up correctly in the
4715 output once again. Also it has the usual bugfixes and updates
4716 in the documentation.
4718 and check out the changes in
4719 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2674&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4724 @subsubheading September 29, 2004
4725 The LilyPond development team will be present at the @uref{http://www.nluug.nl/events/sane2004/bazaar/index.html,Free
4726 Software Bazaar} of the NLUUG SANE 2004 conference today. If you
4727 are in the neighborhood, drop by for live contact with the Team or
4728 just a friendly chat. Registration is not required to attend.
4733 @subsubheading September 26, 2004
4734 LilyPond 2.3.19 is out. It's mainly a bugfix release.
4736 and check out the changes
4737 in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2652&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4742 @subsubheading September 20, 2004
4743 LilyPond 2.3.18 was released. It has further improvements in
4744 the slur formatting, and a small syntax change: the mode
4745 changing commands (`\chords', `\lyrics', etc.) have been
4746 renamed to `\chordmode', `\lyricmode', etc. The command
4747 `\chords' is an abbreviation for \new ChordNames \chordmode
4748 ... `\drums', `\lyrics', `\chords', `\figures' function
4751 and check out the changes in
4752 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2614&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4757 @subsubheading September 11, 2004
4758 LilyPond 2.3.16 was released. It fixes a couple of annoying
4759 bugs, and has an important addition in the slur-formatter. Slurs that
4760 pass note heads much closer than the average distance get an extra
4761 penalty. This fixes a lot of difficult slurring cases. See
4762 input/regression/new-slur for some examples.
4763 Please consider this release as a 3.0 pre-release so try to find as
4764 many bugs as possible. A report including a small .ly example
4765 can be filed at bug-lilypond@@gnu.org
4766 In this case, a bug is defined as something that the current 2.3 does
4767 worse than the latest 2.2 release. We want to be sure that no output
4768 will get uglier by upgrading to 3.0, so that once 3.0 is out, nothing
4769 will hold users back in switching.
4771 and check out the changes in
4772 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2562&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4777 @subsubheading September 10, 2004
4778 LilyPond 2.3.15 was released. It fixes for some gaffes with
4779 the new vertical spacing engine, has lots of documentation
4780 updates, and has support for landscape output in the direct
4781 postscript output. Also, the types of events quoted with
4782 `\quote' can now be tuned with `quotedEventTypes'. By default,
4783 only notes and rests end up in quotes.
4785 and check out the changes in
4786 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2553&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4791 @subsubheading September 6, 2004
4792 LilyPond 2.3.14 was released and has exciting features!
4793 LilyPond will try to keep staves at the same distances across a
4794 page, but it will stretch distances to prevent collisions; key
4795 signature cancellations are now printed before the bar line;
4796 different voices that all use "\quote" can now refer to each
4800 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}.
4805 @subsubheading August 29, 2004
4806 LilyPond now has a Documentation
4807 Editor, Graham Percival. From now on, he will oversee that
4808 useful information flows from the mailiing list into the
4809 manual. Also, if there are unclear sections in the manual,
4810 let him know via one of the mailing lists.
4811 As a start of his career, he worked to transform the
4812 "Templates" section of the website into a readable and comprehensive
4813 chapter of the user manual.
4814 A lot of cheers for Graham!
4819 @subsubheading August 29, 2004
4820 LilyPond 2.3.13 was released. The new slur code was
4821 improved, scripts can be made to avoid slurs, by setting
4822 inside-slur to #f. It is no longer necessary to instantiate
4823 "up" and "down" staves separately when using
4824 \autochange. Jurgen Reuter refreshed the logic around
4825 mensural flags, so they are adjusted for staff lines once
4829 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}.
4834 @subsubheading August 24, 2004
4835 LilyPond 2.2.6 fixes a few minor issues, among others, the
4836 disappearing metronome mark.
4838 and check out the changes in
4839 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}.
4844 @subsubheading August 23, 2004
4845 LilyPond 2.3.12 is out. This release has a lot of fixes and
4846 a new feature: there is now support for putting two slurs on
4847 chords, both above and below. This is switched on with the
4848 `doubleSlurs' property.
4850 and check out the changes in
4851 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2489&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4856 @subsubheading August 3, 2004
4857 LilyPond 2.3.11 is out. This release basically is 2.3.10 with a few
4858 annoying bugs fixed.
4861 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}.
4866 @subsubheading August 1, 2004
4867 LilyPond 2.3.10 is out. This release has a major clean-up of the
4868 input/test/ directory. Many examples have been moved to the regression
4869 test or manual, and the superfluous or outdated ones have been
4870 removed. The directory has gone from 146 examples to 72 examples. That
4871 means that we're halfway cleaning it out. Incidentally, the manual
4872 has gone from 200 to 220 pages. New features:
4875 Running trills now have their own spanner and event. They are
4876 started and stopped with \startTrillSpan and \stopTrillSpan
4878 There is a new markup command `\postscript' that takes a string
4879 that is dumped as verbatim PostScript
4884 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}.
4889 @subsubheading July 30, 2004
4890 LilyPond 2.3.9 is out. The important change is that lilypond
4891 now once-again directly runs the binary. The old wrapper script has
4892 been renamed to lilypond-latex.py, and should only be used for legacy
4893 projects. The recommended route is either using lilypond directly
4894 (with \book, you can have multiple movements within one document), or
4895 to run lilypond-book with a LaTeX wrapper file.
4896 This release also fixes a bunch of small errors. I now consider
4897 LilyPond feature complete for a 3.0 release. Next on the TODO list is
4898 updating the manual, and after that's done we can release 3.0. The
4899 projected date for this to happen is in about a month.
4902 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}.
4907 @subsubheading July 23, 2004
4908 LilyPond 2.3.8 fixes a few minor bugs in the new slur code,
4909 and has rewritten support for ledger lines. Now, in tight
4910 situations, ledger lines will be shortened so they stay
4911 separate. This also required a cleanup of the Ambitus
4914 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}.
4919 @subsubheading July 19, 2004
4920 LilyPond 2.3.7 was released and has new exciting features!
4921 The slur formatting has been rewritten. The new slur code
4922 works similar to the Beam formatter: scores are assigned for
4923 all esthetic components of a slur. A large number of
4924 combinations for begin and end points is then tried out.
4925 Slurs will now also take into account collisions with staff
4926 lines, scripts (like staccato and accent) and accidentals. In
4927 the LilyPond emacs mode, the `|' will now display the current
4928 beat within the measure.
4930 and check out the changes in
4931 the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2383&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4936 @subsubheading July 15, 2004
4937 LilyPond 2.2.5 was released. It has a few bug fixes from
4941 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}.
4946 @subsubheading July 11, 2004
4947 An introductory article on LilyPond appeared on @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=7657&mode=thread&order=0,Linux
4953 @subsubheading July 5, 2004
4954 LilyPond 2.3.6 was released. This release has more updates
4955 for the Fret diagram code (thanks, Carl!), fixes a bunch of
4956 bugs, including a serious one that trashed a lot of beam
4957 formatting, and was also present in the 2.2 series.
4959 and check out the changes
4960 in the @uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/*checkout*/lilypond/lilypond/ChangeLog?rev=1.2306&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markup,ChangeLog}.
4965 @subsubheading July 5, 2004
4966 LilyPond 2.2.4 was released. It is mainly a bug fix
4970 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}.
4975 @subsubheading June 25, 2004
4976 LilyPond 2.3.5 has numerous small bugfixes and cleanups, and
4977 features more work in the experimental GNOME output
4978 module. Adventurous hackers can check the instructions at
4979 scm/output-gnome.scm and try to run
4980 buildscripts/guile-gnome.sh to see what the fuss is all about.
4981 Carl Sorensen also provided us with more patches to the
4982 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}
4984 @ref{Old downloads}.
4989 @subsubheading June 20, 2004
4990 LilyPond 2.2.3 has a turkish translation and fixes a few minor
4991 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
4992 @ref{Old downloads}.
4997 @subsubheading June 13, 2004
4998 LilyPond 2.3.4 further improves the output backends. As a
4999 result, manual page-breaks, multiple output formats and putting
5000 @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}
5002 @ref{Old downloads}.
5007 @subsubheading May 31, 2004
5008 LilyPond 2.3.3 has many internal changes relating to the output
5009 backend (PostScript) and page-layout. In addition, it contains a few
5010 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}
5012 @ref{Old downloads}.
5017 @subsubheading May 31, 2004
5018 LilyPond 2.2.2 is out. It has a number of small bugfixes, so upgrade
5019 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}
5020 or head straight to the
5021 @ref{Old downloads}.
5026 @subsubheading May 26, 2004
5027 LilyPond 2.3.2 is out. This release has a lot of internal
5028 changes relating to page layout, but also sports experimental
5029 fret-diagram code. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5030 @ref{Old downloads}.
5035 @subsubheading May 9, 2004
5036 LilyPond 2.3.1 is out. This release has many new and cool
5037 features. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5038 @ref{Old downloads}.
5043 @subsubheading May 4, 2004
5044 Help LilyPond get better, and join in on LilyPond
5046 @uref{devel/participating/call-for-help.html,call for
5047 help} was posted on the mailing list a month ago, and we
5048 are still looking for a Release Meister, Code Janitor,
5049 Newsletter editor and a Writer for implementation
5050 Documentation. Of course, any other help is also welcome!
5055 @subsubheading May 3, 2004
5056 LilyPond 2.2.1 has been released. It fixes a handful of bugs.
5057 @ref{Old downloads}.
5062 @subsubheading April 17, 2004
5063 LilyPond 2.2.0 is now available
5064 on Windows, and should find its way to the Cygwin mirrors
5070 @subsubheading April 12, 2004
5071 LilyPond 2.3.0 is the first release
5072 in the 2.3 cycle. The focus for 2.3 is page layout, so
5073 instrumentalists can force parts to have page breaks at sane turning
5074 points. This release is @emph{experimental}; expect things to break!
5075 More info in the @ref{Changes}.
5076 @ref{Old downloads}.
5081 @subsubheading April 8, 2004
5082 A French article on the new LilyPond
5083 release appeared on @uref{http://linuxfr.org/2004/04/08/15968.html,linuxfr.org}.
5088 @subsubheading April 8, 2004
5089 Binaries for LilyPond 2.2.0 are available for
5090 MacOS X, Slackware, Mandrake and Debian Woody.
5096 @subsubheading April 1, 2004
5097 LilyPond 2.2.0 is out! This new stable version has
5098 completely revamped support for for orchestral score
5099 formatting, cue notes, font size management, lyric formatting,
5100 drum notation/playback and document integration. Read about it in
5101 the @miscLink{announce-v2.2,announcement} or skip to the
5102 @ref{Old downloads}.
5107 @subsubheading March 31, 2004
5108 LilyPond 2.1.37 has build fixes for Cygwin and SUSE,
5109 bugfixes for part-combining and chord tremolos and even more
5110 documentation polish. This should be the final release
5111 candidate; expect only regression bugs to be fixed before
5113 @ref{Old downloads}.
5118 @subsubheading March 30, 2004
5119 LilyPond 2.1.36 has many fixes in
5121 @ref{Old downloads}.
5126 @subsubheading March 28, 2004
5127 LilyPond 2.1..35 fixes a slew of
5128 bugs, and has the @code{raggedlast} option, which causes
5129 paragraph like line breaking for scores. More info in the
5136 @subsubheading March 22, 2004
5137 LilyPond 2.1.34 fixes minor bugs, and has more rewriting.
5138 @ref{Old downloads}.
5143 @subsubheading March 21, 2004
5144 LilyPond 2.1.33 fixes a serious bug, and a few other
5151 @subsubheading March 20, 2004
5152 LilyPond 2.1.32 has more rewriting
5153 in the user manual. There is also an experimental
5154 implementation of optimal page breaking (Postscript backend
5156 @ref{Old downloads}.
5161 @subsubheading March 15, 2004
5162 LilyPond 2.1.31 is out. It has fixes the alignment of bass
5163 figures and spurious dynamic warnings in MIDI. New
5164 attractions include rewritten font-selection routines. See
5167 @ref{Old downloads}.
5172 @subsubheading March 14, 2004
5174 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,linuxmusician.com interview} made the
5175 @uref{http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/03/13/2054227&mode=thread&tid=141&tid=188,slashdot
5181 @subsubheading March 11, 2004
5182 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com,linuxmusician.com} is
5184 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,interview}
5185 with Han-Wen Nienhuys and Jan Nieuwenhuizen, the main
5186 authors of LilyPond.
5191 @subsubheading March 11, 2004
5192 LilyPond 2.1.30 has editorial fixes for the manual, and
5193 experimental support for page layout in the PostScript
5196 @ref{Old downloads}.
5201 @subsubheading March 9, 2004
5202 LilyPond 2.1.29 fixes a couple of MIDI bugs, and has
5203 experimental support for producing titles with
5209 @subsubheading February 29, 2004
5210 In LilyPond 2.1.28 Scheme property functions may be used
5211 argument to @code{set!}. In addition, parts of the manual
5212 have been proofread and corrected in this release. See the
5214 @ref{Old downloads}.
5219 @subsubheading February 24, 2004
5220 LilyPond 2.1.27 takes into account instrument transpositions
5221 when quoting other voices. This release also fixes a number
5222 of lyrics related bugs. See the
5224 @ref{Old downloads}.
5229 @subsubheading February 23, 2004
5230 LilyPond 2.1.26 has a new, experimental feature for quoting
5231 other voices in instrumental parts. This can be used to
5232 produce cue notes. More information in the
5239 @subsubheading February 18, 2004
5240 LilyPond 2.1.25 fixes many bugs, and changes the conventions
5241 for altering accidental rules.
5247 @subsubheading February 16, 2004
5248 LilyPond 2.1.24 has a big
5249 internal rewrite. One of its practical consequences is that
5250 @code{\with} now also works with @code{Score}
5251 contexts. Further 2.1.23, which was not announced here,
5252 fixes a few bugs caused by the change of @code{\property}
5253 syntax and has updates in the Program Reference document.
5254 More information in the
5261 @subsubheading February 13, 2004
5262 LilyPond 2.1.22 has a
5263 simplification of the @code{\property} syntax: it is
5264 shorter and more consistent now. More information in the
5271 @subsubheading February 12, 2004
5272 In LilyPond 2.1.21, output
5273 tweaks can be done at multiple levels of the context
5274 hierarchy. In addition, it has a bunch of bugfixes,
5275 improvements in the documentation. More information in the
5282 @subsubheading February 9, 2004
5283 LilyPond 2.1.20 has MIDI
5284 output for drums. It also sports a completely rewritten
5285 lilypond-book script, which is cleaner, shorter, and faster.
5286 It also has a large number of bugfixes.
5287 More information in the
5294 @subsubheading February 5, 2004
5295 LilyPond 2.1.19 has rewritten
5296 support for drum notation. This release also makes some
5297 long-standing cleanups: the removal of @code{Thread} (all
5298 functionality is now moved into @code{Voice}) and Lyrics
5299 (functionality moved to @code{LyricsVoice}) context.
5300 More information in the
5307 @subsubheading February 4, 2004
5308 LilyPond 2.1.18 is out. This
5309 release has the new part-combiner installed by default, and a
5310 similar implementation of @code{autochange}. More information
5318 @subsubheading February 2, 2004
5319 LilyPond 2.1.17 is out. It adds texts
5320 (solo, a due) for the part combiner. It also reinstates the
5321 @option{--safe} option which prevents havoc by Scheme exploits. More
5328 @subsubheading January 28, 2004
5329 LilyPond 2.1.16 is out; its main feature
5330 is that it fixes the autobeams gaffe of 2.1.15. The part-combiner
5331 has been tested successfully on larger pieces. In the near future,
5332 expect more part-combining eye-candy.
5341 @subsubheading January 26, 2004
5342 LilyPond 2.1.15 further improves the part-combiner, and fixes many
5343 bugs, among others in pedal brackets and finger positioning.
5346 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5351 @subsubheading January 21, 2004
5353 has the first release of the new part combiner. If you have scores that
5354 use part-combining, please consider giving it a test-run. In addition
5355 many bugs relating to mixed staff sizes have been fixed.
5358 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5363 @subsubheading January 20, 2004
5364 The lilypond.org domain has been moved to a new server. This
5365 will result in better connectivity and more bandwidth. Due
5366 to security concerns, the new server does not offer FTP
5367 access, but only HTTP downloads.
5372 @subsubheading January 20, 2004
5373 LilyPond 2.1.13 fixes a small but
5374 nasty bug in side-positioning placement, and some bugs in
5375 tuplet, tie and accidental formatting. This release contains
5376 rudimentary work on a new part-combiner.
5382 @subsubheading January 19, 2004
5383 LilyPond 2.1.12 fixes many bugs
5384 and improves formatting of ottava brackets. More information in
5386 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5391 @subsubheading January 18, 2004
5392 LilyPond 2.1.11 is now also
5393 available for Windows! For downloading, go
5394 @uref{http://www.inf.bme.hu/~berti/lilypond/,here}.
5399 @subsubheading January 17, 2004
5400 In 2.1.11, the mechanism for
5401 setting staff size and page is much simplified. In addition
5402 there are improvements in the notehead shape, and there is
5404 More information in the
5405 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5410 @subsubheading January 16, 2004
5411 LilyPond 2.1.10 has a load of
5412 bugfixes and a shorter syntax for octave checks. More
5414 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5419 @subsubheading January 13, 2004
5420 LilyPond 2.1.9 has a new mechanism
5421 for adding lyrics to melodies. It is now possible to have
5422 different melismatic variations for each stanza. More
5424 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5429 @subsubheading January 9, 2004
5430 LilyPond 2.1.8 has an important new
5431 feature: it is now possible to use @code{\property} to tune
5432 the appearance of spanning objects like @code{StaffSymbol} and
5433 @code{SystemStartBrace}. In addition, contexts may be
5434 modified with @code{\remove} and @code{\consists} for
5435 individual music expressions.
5436 More information in the
5437 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5442 @subsubheading January 7, 2004
5443 An update to the stable branch,
5444 version 2.0.2, was released today. It contains a couple of
5445 minor bugfixes. @ref{Old downloads}
5450 @subsubheading January 6, 2004
5451 LilyPond 2.1.7 continues to
5452 improve the layout of the Schubert test piece; this release
5453 focuses on dot placement and multi measure rests centering.
5454 More information in the
5455 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5460 @subsubheading January 4, 2004
5461 LilyPond 2.1.6 continues to improve the layout of lyrics. More
5463 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.1/Documentation/topdocs/out-www/NEWS.html,release
5464 notes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5469 @subsubheading January 2, 2004
5470 In LilyPond 2.1.5, the lyric alignment is completely revamped,
5471 and now matches my Edition Peters version of the Schubert song
5472 Sängers Morgen. More information in the @ref{Changes} and
5473 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5478 @subsubheading December 30, 2003
5479 LilyPond 2.1.4 is released. Font shapes and line thickness
5480 are now truly different for different staff sizes, thus lending
5481 an engraved look to scores printed in smaller type too. See the
5482 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5487 @subsubheading December 23, 2003
5488 LilyPond 2.1.3 released.
5489 Interpreting and formatting is now done while parsing the
5490 file. This allows for Scheme manipulation of music, and could
5491 be used to implement experimental MusicXML output (volunteers
5492 to implement this are welcome!) See the
5493 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5498 @subsubheading December 17, 2003
5499 LilyPond 2.1.2 released. This
5500 release has a new mechanism for setting font sizes, which
5501 combines different font design sizes and continuous font
5503 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5508 @subsubheading December 16, 2003
5509 LilyPond 2.1.1 released. This
5510 release wraps together all the small fixes made during
5511 Han-Wen's absence. See the
5512 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5517 @subsubheading October 11, 2003
5518 LilyPond 2.1.0 released. See the
5520 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5525 @subsubheading October 11, 2003
5526 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Mandrake 9.1
5528 @uref{http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}
5529 thanks to Heikki Junes.
5534 @subsubheading October 9, 2003
5535 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Slackware 9
5536 available from @uref{install/#2.0,here},
5537 thanks to Ricardo Hoffman.
5542 @subsubheading October 5, 2003
5543 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Macos X, many thanks to
5550 @subsubheading October 4, 2003
5551 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Windows (Cygwin
5553 @ref{Old downloads}. Thanks to Bertalan
5554 Fodor, our new Cygwin maintainer!
5559 @subsubheading September 29, 2003
5560 LilyPond 2.0.1 is released. It
5561 contains minor bugfixes.
5562 See the @ref{Changes}
5563 or download @uref{install/#2.0,here} directly.
5568 @subsubheading September 27, 2003
5569 PlanetCCRMA has been updated to include LilyPond 2.0. Go
5570 @uref{http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#lilypond,
5571 here} to download. Thanks to Fernando Pablo
5577 @subsubheading September 24, 2003
5578 LilyPond 2.0.0 is released. The
5579 focus of this release is cleanups of the syntax: entering music is
5580 now much easier and more efficient. Read the announcement
5581 @miscLink{announce-v2.0,here}, or go to the
5582 @uref{install/#2.0,download page} directly.
5587 @subsubheading September 24, 2003
5588 LilyPond 1.9.10 is released. This is
5589 the final LilyPond 2.0 release candidate. Check
5590 the @ref{Changes} and
5591 download @uref{install/,here}.
5596 @subsubheading September 23, 2003
5597 LilyPond 1.9.9 is released. This is
5598 the second LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
5599 the @ref{Changes} and
5600 download @uref{install/,here}.
5605 @subsubheading September 19, 2003
5606 LilyPond 1.9.8 is released. This is
5607 the first LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
5608 the @ref{Changes} and
5609 download @uref{install/,here}.
5614 @subsubheading September 17, 2003
5615 LilyPond 1.9.7 is released. LilyPond
5616 now has support for quarter tone accidentals!
5622 @subsubheading September 16, 2003
5623 LilyPond 1.9.6 is released.
5624 It has a lot of minor fixes and updates.
5630 @subsubheading September 10, 2003
5631 LilyPond 1.9.5 is released.
5632 With this release, the 1.9 branch is feature
5633 complete. After some stabilization and documentation work, 2.0
5634 will be available in a few weeks.
5640 @subsubheading September 9, 2003
5641 LilyPond 1.8.2 is released. This
5642 release fixes a couple of minor bugs.
5648 @subsubheading September 7, 2003
5649 LilyPond 1.8 binaries are available
5650 for Windows (Cygwin version 1.5).
5656 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5657 LilyPond 1.9.4 is released.
5658 @emph{This is an experimental release}: read the
5659 @uref{http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-devel/2003-08/msg00133.html,announcement}
5665 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5666 LilyPond 1.8 binaries for slackware
5667 available. Get them @uref{install/,here}.
5672 @subsubheading August 31, 2003
5673 LilyPond 1.9.3 is released. This
5674 release supports tagging for music version control, and has better
5675 fingering placement flexibility. Read the
5676 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5681 @subsubheading August 28, 2003
5682 LilyPond 1.9.2 is released. Read the
5683 @ref{Changes} and get it
5684 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5689 @subsubheading August 26, 2003
5690 LilyPond 1.9.1 is released. Read the
5691 @ref{Changes} and get it
5692 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5697 @subsubheading August 25, 2003
5698 The LilyPond 1.9 development release is available. Read the
5699 @ref{Changes} and get it
5700 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
5705 @subsubheading August 25, 2003
5706 Mandrake 9.1 RPMS available, get them
5707 @uref{http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}.
5712 @subsubheading August 21, 2003
5713 LilyPond 1.8.1 was released. Get it @uref{install/,here}, or
5714 read the @ref{Changes}.
5719 @subsubheading August 18, 2003
5720 PlanetCCRMA (eg. RedHat 8 and 9)
5721 has been updated to 1.8.
5722 Download @uref{http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#lilypond,here.}
5727 @subsubheading August 7, 2003
5728 LilyPond 1.8 is released. Read
5729 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{install/,here}.
5734 @subsubheading August 7, 2003
5735 New website went live!
5740 @subsubheading August 6, 2003
5741 Announced new website.
5746 @subsubheading August 1, 2003
5747 LilyPond 1.7.30 released.
5752 @subsubheading July 30, 2003
5753 Website: present @uref{about/automated-engraving/index.html,treatise}
5754 about music engraving, music printing software, and LilyPond's
5760 @subsubheading July 29, 2003
5761 1.7.29 - release candidate 4 has been released. Packages for
5762 Red Hat, Debian, Cygwin are @uref{install/,available}.