Re: debian list summaries
On 14.12.1998., at 22:20, Tom Lees wrote:
>On Mon, Dec 14, 1998 at 09:32:38PM +0100, Josip Rodin wrote:
>> Maybe we could arrange that somebody occassionally (every week
>> or so) posts to debian-devel-announce some important messages
>> or collections of messages (in one) that describe current talks on
>> debian-devel. For example, some collected information (quotes)
>> from current discussion about project leader candidates. Or a
>> tip about someone uploading packages for stable distribution.
>> Or a revision of the stable distribution, etc, etc...
>
>Sounds like a GREAT idea. That way, when people go on holiday, for
>example, they can stay subscribed to this, and read it to catch up
>"extra fast". And the same thing when they have lots of work, exams,
>or whatever.
Exactly.
>The question is, who will do it. I can see it could be
>a responsibility of one of the constitutional posts (not sure which
>though - Proj. secretary or one of his delegates). OTOH, it could
>not be...
We should not bother people that already have responsibilities
because of something as simple as making these 'snapshots' at
high-volume lists. It just takes some time and ability to judge about
what is important and what is not (even us mortals can do it :).
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