Last modified: 2011-02-08 21:56:10 UTC
Created attachment 7943 [details] Screenshot from the latest wiki Steps to Reproduce :: 1) Complete the MediaWiki installation upto the 'Database settings' page. 2) Observe the 'Administrator account' section in the 'Name' page. << 'Subscribe to the release announcements mailing list.' check box s missing >> Please refer the screenshot with/without 'Subscribe to the release announcements mailing list.' check box. Expected Outcome :: 'Subscribe to the release announcements mailing list.' check box should be display below the 'E-mail address:' field.
Created attachment 7944 [details] Screenshot from the old wiki
I believe it's been removed till a method where they can actually subscribe people is implemented.
Yes, it's been deliberately removed, see r79089.
Closing the bug as per the comment
See also bug 26550 which requests the proper reimplementation of this feature.