[Pkg-netmeasure-discuss] Bug#986958: How to proceed with dbeacon?

[Iain R. Learmonth]

Hi Andreas,

This software is used by ISPs to ensure that their multicast connectivity is working. You might look at who maintains tools like BGP daemons or other routing protocols for ideas about a future home.

Thanks,
Iain.

On Tue, Sep 17, 2024, at 3:24 PM, Andreas Tille wrote:
> Control: tags -1 pending
> Thanks
>
> Hi,
>
> since bug #1031542 appeared today as Bug of the Day[1] candidate I
> considered working on this package.  First I realised that the old
> Alioth team pkg-netmeasure does not exist on Salsa.  Since I had no good
> idea where to import it I simply used the Package Salvage team
> repository[2].  From there we can move easily where ever you prefer.
>
> I've modernised the packaging to recent standards (using routine-update)
> and did some lintian cleanup.  I also applied the patch for #1031542
> (thus tagging pending here).  I also tagged the bug
>   #986958 Updating the dbeacon Uploaders list
> pending since I assume you can clarify what might be the best Uploader
> for the package.
>
> Just let me know what you think and I'll follow your recommendation
> (regarding a sensible team and a sensible uploader.)
>
> Kind regards
>     Andreas.
>
> [1] https://salsa.debian.org/tille/tiny_qa_tools/-/wikis/Tiny-QA-tasks
> [2] https://salsa.debian.org/salvage-team/dbeacon
>
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> https://fam-tille.de

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