Re: Debian Free Software (FSF) or Open Source? (was Re; non-cd...)
Some time around 30 Jun 1998 01:46:18 EDT,
Gregory S. Stark wrote:
>
> "Steve Lamb" <morpheus@calweb.com> writes:
>
> > On Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:23:47 +1000, Hamish Moffatt wrote:
> > Duh. Since you are stunningly brilliant at missing the implications o
> f
> > actions and messages from others, why do you think I'd want the key signed
> ?
> > Let's see. You either need to submit a signed key by another developer or
> > proof of who you are along with your key. That would mean a scanner. Sin
> ce
> > I don't have access to a scanner my only course of action is to get my key
> > signed.
> >
> > One the key is signed I then should be on debian-devel. Whoops, looks
> > like I'm already there. Then read the DSC, DFSG and other documents.
>
> Actually the sequence of events should be:
>
> Join debian-devel to be up-to-date on the issues involved in packaging.
> Announce intent to package something.
> Read and agree to abide by the Social Contract.
> Read the debian policy and packaging manual.
> Package something.
> Authenticate your identity for upload purposes.
> Be added as a developer.
>
> It seems you've gotten as far as reading the Social Contract, Policy et. al.
> and have found you don't agree with them and don't want to be a part of them
> .
>
> Incidentally, a scanner doesn't help with authentication. You might be readi
> ng
> an older version of the policy that mentioned using scanned paper IDs. If yo
> u
> don't have a well-signed key (and most people should be capable of acquiring
> at least a verisign certificate or a Thawte PGP key) a phone number you can
> be
> reached at that can be verified in a directory is sufficient.
That is incorrect. We ask for either a signed key, or a scan of ID to verify
your identity. We also ask for a phone number to call to make sure the person
understands free software movement, and agrees with Social Contract. We
don't really consider the phone call/phone number part of verification. In
case a person doesn't have access to a scanner, they can snail-mail us a copy
of their ID.
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