Several questions regarding new packages

Hello, I am currently working on a package that I hope to submit to PEAR. I have never made any PEAR packages before, and I have a few questions about new packages in general, and new authors. >From what I understand, I need to request a CVS account to propose my package. I have gathered that it is good to ask about my package on this list before requesting an account, so I will tell you all about the package I am working on, and I would appreciate some comments or feedback, and some advice on what to do next. I am currently working on a package, File_INI, it will be finished soon. This package allows you to easily do many things with INI files, including: get all information from the INI file in an array, get all information from a specific category in an INI file, get a list of all categories in an INI file, get a specific value from an INI file, add values to an INI file, update existing values in an INI file, and new categories and values to an INI file, and convert INI into XML. It is very easy to use, and allows you to quickly and effectively parse and manipulate INI files. So after I finish this and make sure it is as bug free and efficient as possible, and assuming people think this package is a good idea, I take it my next step is to request an account. Are there any things I need to do before requesting an account? Also, is there anything else I should know, being a new author, about requesting accounts and proposing my package? Also, I haven't seen any information saying whether new packages should be coded in PHP5 only, or be compatible with all PHP versions, if possible. Which version is preferred? Thank you, -Matthew Fonda