Release checklist

Ship when it is boring.

Operating system releases should be predictable. A build that surprises the developer is not ready to surprise users.

Before any public image

Clean boot into the shell three times in a row.
Core commands work: guide, files, open readme, disk, recovery, status.
Desktop opens and returns to shell without breaking input.
Demo apps exit cleanly.

Must be documented

Version, build date, disk layout, and SkyFS version.
Known limitations published clearly.
Serial logging stays available.
Panic screen includes useful exception information.

Known limitations to publish: WinCompat is not real WinAPI execution yet, the GUI is early, networking still needs a real NIC backend, and mouse support is focused on GUI use.