Re: NM's to fix bugs? (Was: Asking for an advocate (gURLChecker))
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On Sat, Apr 12, 2003 at 11:36:15AM +0300, Jarno Elonen wrote:
> > unless they can give some demonstration that they're into more than just
> > making packages. Fixing bugs, for instance.
>
> This advice is quite usual on this list. I think there are a few reasons why
> it's not as common thing for non-DDs to do as it maybe could be:
>
> + There are so many packages and so many bugs that it's really hard to
> say where to start.
this is an upstream bug I wont fix anytime soon, so here is something
to start with:
http://bugs.debian.org/71419
webcheck: Could it be internationalized?
I will send more concrete (and quite easy) examples to this list,
so readers can pick one they like. Just send your patches to the
bug tracking system.
> + The bug tracking system is a less clear and more difficult to use
> than in many other open projects.
I know, the only interface being email sucks. But I am used to it
and won't change it myself.
> I've been playing around with an idea of making a nice local
> frontend for BTS by adding a procmail filter that would intercept
> incoming mail. But: I'm not sure which one would be wiser, making
> such layers on top of current system or taking bugzilla or something
> and customizing it for Debian.
Join the debian-debbugs@lists.debian.org mailing list and talk to them.
> + You often get cranky response for suggesting fixes.
>
> The classics are "RTF-doc-behind-the-door-with-beware-of-the-leopard-sign",
> "do you really think we haven't considered this already?" and the synthesis
> of those two, the "this was already discussed a month an a half ago in
> #importantstuffnotforusers-italian". No good suggestions here - I'm afraid
> it's human nature to be annoyed by ignorance. :-/
> However: an NM is a *New* M - please remember to cut us some slack..
Well, I think the above suggestions will give you a start and I hope
my answers are not cranky :)
Cheers,
Bastian
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