[Pkg-electronics-devel] [Ghdl-discuss] Solutions of "Debian package maintainer has retired"

[Pascal Giard]

On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 9:38 AM, Pascal Giard <evilynux at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 4:55 PM, Christiano <christiano010101 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> After researching better and reading this manual:
>> http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/maint-guide/
>> I saw that needs a knowledge that at the moment I'm not, and I could do more
>> harm than help.
>
> Ok, seems I have to take the time to read the whole thread from the start.
> - I don't want to bypass anyone;
> - Perhaps a team could be formed?
>
> Christiano: don't get intimidated. Beyond the procedures, most of this
> will make sense once you get to practice.
> Joris: I've only sponsored/mentored one person so far, but things went
> smoothly and he is now flying on his own. You can have a look at the
> procedure to become a DM there already [1], but I don't think we are
> there yet. I have still to have a look at what you have done,
> formulate some constructive comments on how to improve your files (if
> applicable/necessary) but also, have a look at how it was previously
> done.
>
> The ball is mostly in my camp right now, unless another DD steps up to
> help mentor this package (help is definitely wanted). As I mentioned,
> my free time is very limited but I care very much about GHDL so I feel
> like I have to do something.
>
> Cheers,

Oops, here's the link I intended to include:
[1] http://wiki.debian.org/DebianMaintainer

-Pascal
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