From e44ed88f0b081758fadc09b3e5c06709c2badbbc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: aba Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 10:09:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] joergs review comments git-svn-id: svn://anonscm.debian.org/ddp/manuals/trunk/developers-reference@2862 313b444b-1b9f-4f58-a734-7bb04f332e8d --- developers-reference.sgml | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+), 33 deletions(-) diff --git a/developers-reference.sgml b/developers-reference.sgml index 22054e6..e53978e 100644 --- a/developers-reference.sgml +++ b/developers-reference.sgml @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ %dynamicdata; - + @@ -142,6 +142,32 @@ you can subscribe to port specific mailing lists and ask there how to get started. Finally, if you are interested in documentation or Quality Assurance (QA) work you can join maintainers already working on these tasks and submit patches and improvements. + + + Debian mentors and sponsors +

+The mailing list &email-debian-mentors; has been set up for novice +maintainers who seek help with initial packaging and other +developer-related issues. Every new developer is invited to subscribe +to that list (see for details). +

+Those who prefer one-on-one help (e.g., via private email) should also +post to that list and an experienced developer will volunteer to help. +

+In addition, if you have some packages ready for inclusion in Debian, +but are waiting for your new maintainer application to go through, you +might be able find a sponsor to upload your package for you. Sponsors +are people who are official Debian maintainers, and who are willing to +criticize and upload your packages for you. + +Please read the +inofficial debian-mentors FAQ at first. +

+If you wish to be a mentor and/or sponsor, more information is +available in . Registering as a Debian developer @@ -169,8 +195,9 @@ Therefore, we need to verify new maintainers before we can give them accounts on our servers and let them upload packages.

Before you actually register you should have shown that you can do -competent work and will be a good contributor. You can show this by -submitting patches through the Bug Tracking System or having a package +competent work and will be a good contributor. +You show this by submitting patches through the Bug Tracking System +and having a package sponsored by an existing maintainer for a while. Also, we expect that contributors are interested in the whole project and not just in maintaining their own packages. If you can help other maintainers by @@ -182,8 +209,10 @@ has been signed by an existing Debian maintainer. If your GnuPG key is not signed yet, you should try to meet a Debian maintainer in person to get your key signed. There's a which should help you find -a maintainer close to you. (If you cannot find a Debian maintainer -close to you, there may be alternative ways to pass the ID check. +a maintainer close to you. +(If there is no Debian maintainer close to you, +alternative ways to pass the ID check may be permitted +as an absolute exception on a case-by-case-basis. See the for more informations.) @@ -219,8 +248,7 @@ Some countries restrict the use of cryptographic software by their citizens. This need not impede one's activities as a Debian package maintainer however, as it may be perfectly legal to use cryptographic products for authentication, rather than encryption purposes. -&debian-formal; does not require the use of cryptography qua -cryptography in any manner. If you live in a country where use of +If you live in a country where use of cryptography even for authentication is forbidden then please contact us so we can make special arrangements.

@@ -248,32 +276,6 @@ before actually applying. If you are well prepared, you can save a lot of time later on. - Debian mentors and sponsors -

-The mailing list &email-debian-mentors; has been set up for novice -maintainers who seek help with initial packaging and other -developer-related issues. Every new developer is invited to subscribe -to that list (see for details). -

-Those who prefer one-on-one help (e.g., via private email) should also -post to that list and an experienced developer will volunteer to help. -

-In addition, if you have some packages ready for inclusion in Debian, -but are waiting for your new maintainer application to go through, you -might be able find a sponsor to upload your package for you. Sponsors -are people who are official Debian maintainers, and who are willing to -criticize and upload your packages for you. - -Please read the -inofficial debian-mentors FAQ at first. -

-If you wish to be a mentor and/or sponsor, more information is -available in . - - Debian Developer's Duties Maintaining your Debian information -- 2.30.2