* martin f krafft <madduck@debian.org> [2005:03:23 18:41 +0100]: > also sprach Meike Reichle <mrei0999@rz.uni-hildesheim.de> [2005.03.23.1819 +0100]: > > That's why I said I wasn't sure whether I was a proper > > mentoringing candidate. I know the mentoring program ist actually > > aimed at people undertaking a distict project. So, if there is > > someone who'd like to help me a bit on my way, I'd be happy. If > > not, that's okay with me as well. > > I am speaking for myself. Maybe other mentors want to lead you. > I take the position that you should do everything yourself or else > there is no learning effect (or diminished). Yeah, this is how a lot of people feel. I don't think it's wrong, but I don't think it's a learning method that's entirely appropriate for everyone. I know I feel more comfortable in a mentoring situation and I also learn things a lot quicker that way -- brainstorming and having someone to ask questions of are much more effective for me than reading long and boring documentation. This is assuming things are well-documented, which is not always the case. > I guess the best thing to do for you is to start with reading the > Debian policy and understand every thing there is. When you are > done, my book will be out, and it will do the rest. I just wanted to follow up and say that I don't recommend this approach entirely. Policy is full of lots of useful information, but it's pretty huge and possibly daunting, especially to a newbie. IOW, it's good reading, but don't let it freak you out if you decide to read it. Sections 1-5 are the most relevant for you (Meike) at the moment though 5 may be pushing it. http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/ -- off the chain like a rebellious guanine nucleotide
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