On Tue, Nov 26, 2002 at 09:03:00AM +1100, Matthew Palmer wrote:
RB>> I think it would be nice to achieve some kind of convention on the
RB>> format of messages requesting sponsors for packages.
MP> Not a bad idea, on the whole. Feel like writing this up in a
MP> webpage somewhere, sort of a "Requesting Sponsorship HOWTO". That
MP> way, anyone who does it any other way can be pointed in the right
MP> direction.
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I think proper place for that would be Debian Developer's Reference:
2.3 Debian mentors and sponsors
The mailing list debian-mentors@lists.debian.org 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 Mailing lists, Section 4.1 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. Those
who are seeking a sponsor can request one at
http://www.internatif.org/bortzmeyer/debian/sponsor/.
If you wish to be a mentor and/or sponsor, more information is
available in Interacting with prospective Debian developers, Section
7.5.
I think one or two paragraphs in this section would suffice. Also take a
look at that link, internatif.org/bortzmeyer/debian/sponsor/, I think it
would be nice to help its maintainer change it according to your
requirements to sponsorship requests, and probably integrate it into
nm.debian.org, too.
--
Dmitry Borodaenko
