Re: non-DD contributors and the debian keyring
On Tue, Aug 26, 2003 at 10:36:07AM +1000, Glenn McGrath wrote:
>
> If there was a keyring where peoples keys would only be accepted if it
> were signed by someone in the developer keyring, then it would
>
> 1) Extend debians web of trust.
>
> 2) Debian would be taking more responsability for itself.
>
> 3) Debian would be supporting non DD who are contributing to the the
> project.
>
> 4) Create a staging area for future DD's keys, where they can get somee
> experience managing their key.
>
> What are the reasons not to do it (keeping in mind my point 2) ?
Items 1-3 are already addressed with DD signatures on other individuals
keys on public key servers. Item 4 can be addressed with public key
servers too.
I'm not against Debian having another key ring, I simply don't see a
specific need for one, although Goswin did bring up some good points.
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Jamin W. Collins
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