On Thu, Sep 29, 2005 at 06:05:47PM +0800, Paul Wise wrote:
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> Hmmmm, I wonder where this should be spelled out so people get it right:
>
> 1. Get interested in a package
> 2. Find it is not in debian
> 3. Check if it can be packaged and if it is already being packaged
> 4. Decide if you want to package and maintain it
> 5. File an ITP (intent to package) bug to *prevent duplication* of
> work
> 6. Either upload it, or register your need for a sponsor on s.d.n
> 7. Search for a sponsor on debian-mentors and other fora
On http://www.debian.org/ there is a link called "Help Debian", to
http://www.debian.org/devel/join/ ("How You Can Help".
Perhaps that page should incorporate your (very nice!) checklist.
And/or maybe it should link to
http://people.debian.org/~mpalmer/debian-mentors_FAQ.html .
Bye,
Joost
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