Bug#207455: abort notice
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Bug#202303: www.debian.org: /devel/join/newmaint should encourage to contribute before applying
On Sun, Aug 10, 2003 at 11:58:00PM +0200, Josip Rodin wrote: > On Sun, Aug 10, 2003 at 10:48:37PM +0200, Frank Lichtenheld wrote: > > --- newmaint.wml24 Jul 2003 18:33:57 - 1.45 > > +++ newmaint.wml10 Aug 2003 20:46:09 - > > @@ -9,8 +9,13 @@ > > can find all the details of applying, the process details, and how to track > > the progress of ongoing applications. > > > > -If you want to do something for Debian but without becoming a developer, > > -there are several other ways in which you can help. > > +Please note that it is not necessary to become a developer before > > +contributing to Debian. It is actually much more likely that you will be > > +accepted if you have contributed a significant amount of work before. > > > +Packaging software for Debian is not the only way that you can help. > > This sentence just doesn't... flow? after the one before it. Ok, you're right. I came back to this now and rewrote and extended it a bit. I've tried to include your suggestions. Patch attached. 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.wml18 Sep 2003 16:08:45 - 1.46 +++ newmaint.wml23 Sep 2003 12:40:19 - @@ -9,8 +9,24 @@ can find all the details of applying, the process details, and how to track the progress of ongoing applications. -If you want to do something for Debian but without becoming a developer, -there are several other ways in which you can help. +Please note that it is not necessary to become a developer before +contributing to Debian. It is actually much more likely that you will be +accepted if you have contributed a significant amount of work +before. + +If you want to maintain one or more packages for Debian, you should +try to find a sponsor for them. The http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors";>debian-mentors +mailing list is a good starting point. You should +read the http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors";>list +archives and the list's http://people.debian.org/~mpalmer/debian-mentors_FAQ.html";>FAQ +to familiarize you with the sponsorship system. + +But there is also a lot of other work (like +writing documentation, bug tracking, translating) that has to +be done for Debian, and much of it does not require you to be already a +developer.
nm-step2, another try
Hi. After my last proposal for a new version of the devel/join/nm-step2 page lead to a discussion about English grammar[0] I prepared another version now. You find it attached. Comments welcome, espeacially content related ones. I can not participate on any discussion about the exact tempus of a sentence so just send me a patch if you find it should be corrected ;) [0] http://lists.debian.org/debian-www/2003/debian-www-200308/msg00065.html Gruesse, -- Frank Lichtenheld <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www: http://www.djpig.de/ #use wml::debian::template title="Step 2: Identification" NOHEADER="true" #include "$(ENGLISHDIR)/devel/join/nm-steps.inc" The information on this page, while public, will primarily be of interest to future Debian developers. Step 2: Identification Why GPG? Because the Debian members are located everywhere around the world (see developers locations) and rarely meet each other personal an alternate method of identification is necessary. All Debian developers are identified by their http://www.gnupg.org";>GPG key. This provides an accurate method to authenticate messages and other data by signing it. For more information on GPG keys see the README in the debian-keyring package. Providing a key Each applicant must provide a GPG public key. The preferred way to do this is to export it to one of the http://wwwkeys.us.pgp.net/";>public key servers. Public keys can be exported using: gpg --send-key --keyserverNote: There are known problems with GPG <= 1.0.1 and ElGamal keys. Verification Because anyone can upload a public key to the servers it needs to be verified that the key is the applicants one. To accomplish this the public key itself must be signed by an other Debian member. Therefor the applicant must meet this Debian member in person and must identify himself (by providing a passport, a drivers license or some other ID). How to get your GPG key signed There are several ways to find a Debian member for a key exchange. You should try them in the order listed below: Announcements of key signing parties are usually posted on the debian-devel mailing list, so check there first. You can look for developers in specific areas through the http://nm.debian.org/gpg.php";>key signing coordination page: First you should check the list of key signing offers for a Debian member near you. If you cannot find a Debian member among the key signing offers, you can register your key signing request. If noone has reacted to your request for several weeks, send an e-mail to telling them where you live exactly (plus naming some big cities close to you), then they can check in the developer database for developers who are near you. Once you find someone to sign your key, you should follow the steps in the Keysigning Mini-HOWTO. It is recommended that you also sign the Debian Developer's key. This is not necessary for your ID check but it strengthens the web of trust. When you can't get your key signed If all the steps above failed, please contact the Front Desk and ask for help. They may offer you an alternate way of identification. #include "$(ENGLISHDIR)/devel/join/nm-steps.inc"
Bug#202303: www.debian.org: /devel/join/newmaint should encourage to contribute before applying
On Tue, Sep 23, 2003 at 02:42:31PM +0200, Frank Lichtenheld wrote: > +be done for Debian, and much of it does not require you to be already a > +developer. "be a developer already." -- Matt
