Re: [gentoo-dev] A proposal for discussion

[Alan]

[snip]
> Therefore I propose that a public ToDo list be created along with
> a list coordinator so that the talents of these people can be used.
> Tasks would be posted on the public list and assigned to specific
> individuals who volunteer. Tasks should be kept specific rather
> than open-ended and have a scheduled completion date, if necessary
> tasks can be broken up into smaller independent tasks to achieve
> these goals.
[snip]
> I now having said my piece I open it up for public discussion.

All I can say is "excellent idea!"  I think the key to getting people to
help out is to make it as easy as possible... ie: if you want them to
make ebuilds, or modify ebuilds, have a document standing ready that has
an explanation of making simple ebuilds there so that there is as little
barrier to entry as possible.  Ditto for things like submitting them
(though I wonder if auditing new ebuilds would take more time than
creating them themselves?).

A great idea though, and even if the ToDo list was a link to a list of
general bugzilla bugs, it would probably still be a Good Thing.  I
wonder what the core gentoo dev people have to say about this though?

Regards,

alan


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