Re: Package Orphanalization
> I'm interested in a package (gnu-smalltalk, specifically) whose maintainer
> appears to be inactive (on this package, at least)...
>
> I would be willing to maintain the package if possible, but I'm not
> currently a Debian maintainer... Can I package something and see if the
> current maintainer will upload it?
Nothing is prohibiting you. You can always attach patches to bug
reports.
> I haven't contacted the current maintainer --
You should. This should really be your first step. If he does want to
orphan it, he may even give you advice on fixing it.
> Anyhow, I just thought I'd find out what I can do. If it's possible for me
> to package it, I might need some help from a "mentor"
The best way to handle mentoring is for you to just try on your own and
post specific questions here if you run into problems. There isn't a
one-to-one relationship between mentors or mentored. Many people aren't
exclusively in one position or the other.
Eric
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