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We are an architecture team, so except for one developer (bluebird) who |
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is actively working on true multilib support (64-bit userland), we are |
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mostly reactive to bug reports for security, testing, and keywording. |
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Currently we have enough developers to pretty much keep up with demand. |
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However, note the following: |
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1. We need arch testers. We use them to help with evaluating keyword |
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requests and as a breeding ground for new developers. However, because |
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of this all of our arch testers have become developers and we need to |
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refresh the pool. |
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2. Although we currently are keeping up with requests, the work load |
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is heavy enough that we face (in my opinion) a real risk of developer |
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burnout. Thus, I would say that we are understaffed, although we have |
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one or two candidates in process. I'd prefer to have about three more |
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developers as well as arch testers as mentioned above. |
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So, short term, we are in reasonable shape. Longer term, we need to |
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recruit. |
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Regards, |
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Ferris |
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Ferris McCormick (P44646, MI) <fmccor@g.o> |
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Developer, Gentoo Linux (Sparc, Userrel, Trustees) |
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