On 10/20, Tom Lee wrote:
> I'll attempt to update this bug to reflect its ITA status, though I'm not sure
> if permissions on the bug tracker will prevent me from doing that. I'll nudge
> this ticket again if it seems like I can't. Once that's done, I'll check out
> the code from git & update the control file etc.
There are no restrictions in using the BTS, so you can go ahead without
problems.
> I'm assuming I won't have access to push to that repository even after I take
> over as maintainer, correct? Is it typical for somebody in my position to
> continue maintaining the package using third-party infrastructure (e.g.
> github)? If so, I'll update the Vcs-* fields, too.
You can join the collab-maint group following the procedure at [0]. Basically
you need an account on alioth.debian.org, send a request to join the group and
then tell me so I can support your request.
> Last of all, you mentioned that you're willing to sponsor uploads. I guess I
> can just build new packages & put them up somewhere, then ping you when
> there's something that needs your attention?
The usual procedure would be to upload those packages somewhere like
mentors.debian.net, but I prefer to work directly from git, so, when you are
done you ping me and I'll review the modifications directly via git, and build
and upload the package if everything is ok.
As for the git part, you may want to have a look at the git-buildpackage package
which provides a few tools to help in the maintainance of packages using git.
There's a nice manual at [1].
Another tool you may want to look into is pbuilder [2] which can be used in
conjunction with git-buildpackage. I think they are both covered in the New
Maintainer's Guide somewhere.
Cheers
[0] https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2012/01/msg00006.html
[1] http://honk.sigxcpu.org/projects/git-buildpackage/manual-html/gbp.html
[2] http://www.netfort.gr.jp/~dancer/software/pbuilder-doc/pbuilder-doc.html
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