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diff --git a/doc/manual/release-notes.xml b/doc/manual/release-notes.xml index 6643b4a3b..a1132b978 100644 --- a/doc/manual/release-notes.xml +++ b/doc/manual/release-notes.xml @@ -8,6 +8,43 @@ <!--==================================================================--> +<section xml:id="ssec-relnotes-1.6.0"><title>Release 1.6.0 (TBA)</title> + +<itemizedlist> + + <listitem> + <para>The command <command>nix-build --run-env</command> has been + renamed to <command>nix-shell</command>.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><command>nix-shell</command> now sources + <filename>$stdenv/setup</filename> <emphasis>inside</emphasis> the + interactive shell, rather than in a parent shell. This ensures + that shell functions defined by <literal>stdenv</literal> can be + used in the interactive shell.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><command>nix-shell</command> has a new flag + <option>--pure</option> to clear the environment, so you get an + environment that more closely corresponds to the “real” Nix build. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para><command>nix-shell</command> now sets the shell prompt + (<envar>PS1</envar>) to ensure that Nix shells are distinguishable + from your regular shells.</para> + </listitem> + +</itemizedlist> + +</section> + + +<!--==================================================================--> + <section xml:id="ssec-relnotes-1.5.3"><title>Release 1.5.3 (June 17, 2013)</title> <para>This is primarily a bug fix release. The following changes are |