Re: package sponsorship request
Looks like an English communication error, sorry everybody. Michael
Koch was going to upload the package so the problem is solved we just
misunderstood each other. Cheers, -r.
On 10/5/07, Michael Koch <konqueror@gmx.de> wrote:
> On Fri, Oct 05, 2007 at 07:11:51AM -0700, Rudi Cilibrasi wrote:
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > I am having a hard time getting my package, libsvm, sponsored:
> >
> > http://mentors.debian.net/debian/pool/main/l/libsvm/libsvm_2.84.0-2.dsc
> >
> > Michael Koch believes it is inappropriate for me to be changing
> > AUTHORS and THANKS. Actually, I made those up quite some time ago to
> > allow for automake to be used in packaging (optionally). But, he
> > hates it and will not sponsor the package as a result for weeks.
> > Also, I think he has decided that now is the right time for me to
> > switch patch maintanance systems from what I gather but I am not sure
> > because the requirements seem to be changing. Personally, I am not
> > willing to change it anymore, but there is a bug that should be closed
> > and another I would like to get started on so I was wondering if there
> > is anybody else on the Debian Science team that is willing to take the
> > risk of uploading this package. Also, I am starting a new job and
> > have no time to devote to this packge anymore but realize it is very
> > popular so hope somebody uploads it.
>
> I'm really wondering about this mail. I just asked for a short
> explanation. I'm fine with you explanation. I see no reasons not to
> sponsor the package.
>
> If you dont want me as sponsor anymore, I'm fine with that also, but I
> really see no reason. I'm a bit puzzled.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Michael
>
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