Re: New packages
On Wed, Jul 23, 2003 at 09:45:22AM +0100, Colin Watson wrote:
> Probably, although I'm not sure how that follows from your previous
> statement. If it were just a matter of getting the thing built for
> upload, you could build an unstable chroot to do that. For installing it
> on your system, as long as the package doesn't use bleeding-edge build
> system features (none of mine do, last time I checked), you could
> backport it fairly easily to woody.
>
> Certainly, if you're keen, you'd be welcome to apply to join the project
> and do it yourself. However, that takes some time and implies a level of
> long-term commitment, so if it's just a matter of getting this one
> program packaged it would be easier to file an RFP and see if any
> existing developers are interested in picking up the package.
>
It was requested way back in the mists of time:
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?archive=no&bug=88603
But:
> The person who originately filed this ITP, doesn't seem to have
> any interest in it anymore. Therefore, I'm retitling it to an
> RFP. If anyone is interested in packaging this software, feel
> free to take it.
I am happy to join the project and do it myself. Do I need to submit a new ITP?
Antony
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