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Thalia Insight is the name of the Email sent out to Thalia customers before and after each new release. Its purpose is to warn customers of an upcoming release , and to announce the success (or not) of a new release. Each new release changes the functionality , and sometimes the look of Thalia. Releasing without warning customers creates unpleasant surprise for themsurprises.

Purpose of the Release Communication:

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  1. One week ahead of the expected release.
  2. One day (24 hours) ahead of the expected release.
  3. One day (24 hours) after the release (AFTER the team determines that the release passes a has passed the smoke test). 

Example:

------ - Original Message -------
Subject:     Thalia Insight: September 22, 2008
Date:     Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:35:34 -0400
From:     Cassandra Boell <boell@mit.edu>
To:     Thalai-info@mit.edu

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If you find you are having difficulties or questions, please check our
list of known issues (at http://mv.ezproxy.com.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/about/knownissues.htmlImage Removed) to
see the things we know about and are working on.  If that does not meet
your need, please e-mail your inquiries to thalia-support@mit.edu.

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Thalia users in your domain can be added to this list here:
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