On Fri, Jan 13, 2006 at 03:53:51PM -0800, Matt Zimmerman wrote: > > "First, Ubuntu contributes patches directly to Debian" > The word "directly" is somewhat misleading here; in general, Ubuntu > developers are not allowed (by Debian) to make any change "directly" to > Debian. I will suggest that it be removed. Heh. Ubuntu is certainly allowed to "contribute patches" directly to Debian -- anyone can mail patches to the BTS, including Ubuntu. > I can't agree. From the sound of this and other threads, there are a number > of folks who are unlikely to be satisfied with any behavior on the part of > the Ubuntu project or its members. Fortunately, there are others who are > actively cooperating to the mutual benefit of the two projects. While I'm sure there'll be some people who'll complain no matter what, I don't see what the problem with mailing patches directly to the BTS is. As far as tracking is concerned, making use of "patches@ubuntu.com" usertags or similar would seem sensible. Cheers, aj
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