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On 15 September 2012 04:01, Alexis Ballier <aballier@g.o> wrote: |
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> Hi, |
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> After more than 5 years maintaining it (sh*t I'm old), I've |
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> progressively lost interest in it, to the point that I consider it is |
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> better that someone else takes care of it. So far I have dropped |
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> maintainership to the video herd but vlc usually needs more specific |
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> attention, so I fear that it may not survive long if left as |
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> such. |
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> From what I've read in various places, I'm pretty sure there are |
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> competent fellow devs interested in it, so, please step up! |
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> I will of course help the brave(s) that would take it over with what |
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> they may need to know to be at ease with the package. |
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> Alexis. |
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Thanks for all you have done maintaining VLC all those years. It is |
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undoubtedly one of the most popular and versatile video players out |
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there. I really hope someone steps up to become its new dedicated |
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maintainer. |
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(Personally I have no interest as I use and co-maintain SMPlayer.) |
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Cheers, |
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Ben | yngwin |
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Gentoo developer |
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Gentoo Qt project lead, Gentoo Wiki admin |
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