Re: long term goals of debian membership
jon@ai.mit.edu (Jonathan D. Proulx) wrote:
> If it's a cool script that does a good job does that mean we don't
> want it bacause it's only one package that doesn't do any *real* work?
>
> Perhaps a distiction could be made between core developers and one off
> contibutors? I'd like to have that mp3 organizer (theoretical as it
> is) as part of the distribution if it's solid, but I like wise don't
> think that the contibotor of this software should have the same access
> to official resources as folks working on boot-floppies or something.
Then why shouldn't the author find a Debian developer who is willing to
build and adopt the package? I've been approached by an author in this
way, and I have assembled packages of his work. Usually, a good working
relation results.
If all the person wants to do is package one little thing and not keep up
with policy, developments, etc., then he should hand the work to someone
else who is willing to do a good job.
- Brian
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