The modifications by Joy will result in the following patch.
Gruesse, -- Frank Lichtenheld <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www: http://www.djpig.de/
Index: newmaint.wml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/webwml/webwml/english/devel/join/newmaint.wml,v retrieving revision 1.46 diff -u -r1.46 newmaint.wml --- newmaint.wml 18 Sep 2003 16:08:45 -0000 1.46 +++ newmaint.wml 29 Sep 2003 19:14:42 -0000 @@ -9,8 +9,25 @@ can find all the details of applying, the process details, and how to track the progress of ongoing applications.</p> -<p>If you want to do something for Debian but without becoming a developer, -there are several other ways <a href="./">in which you can help</a>. +<p>Many people wish to contribute to Debian and first try to become official +developers, even though that's not necessary. In fact, we recommend that +people start contributing as soon as possible, and then later proceed to +make their developer status official.</p> + +<p>If you want to maintain one or more packages for Debian, you should +try to find a <a href="#Sponsor">sponsor</a> for them. The +<a href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/";>debian-mentors</a> +mailing list is a good starting point. You should +read the <a href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/";>list +archives</a> and the +<a href="http://people.debian.org/~mpalmer/debian-mentors_FAQ.html";>list's +FAQ</a> to familiarize you with the sponsorship system.</p> + +<p>It's also possible to contribute to Debian in other ways, such as +<a href="./">donating resources, helping with bug reports, writing and/or +translating documentation and software, etc</a>. Some of these things can +help Debian even more than packaging, and they usually don't require going +through the complex process of becoming an official developer.</p> <table border="0" align="center" width="75%"> <tr>
