releases

What version numbering scheme do you recommend?

My question is, which version-naming scheme should be used for what type of project. Very common is major.minor.fix, but even this can lead to 4 number (i.e. Firefox 2.0.0.16). Some have a model that odd numbers indicate developer-versions and even numbers stable releases. And all sorts of additions can enter the mix, like -dev3, -rc1, ...

using 2 different jquery releases on the same page

I am using this jquery plugin for a carousel controller http://sorgalla.com/projects/jcarousel/, it is based on jquery release 1.2.1 I also need to have tabs on the page, but when including the current jquery release in the page, the carousel stops working. Is there a way to have them both live together on the same page, or is there a...

hosted service to post software releases for users with signup form?

I'm a sole developer looking for an online service where I can host files of my software releases for users. I want them to register first before downloading so I can get a sense of who downloaded the software. Does a service like this exist and what would be recommended? I also have manuals that I keep online for the software. ...