These same issues recently came up around the Apache::Session module. Jefery Baker maintained that module for years, and then for about 2 years there were no releases. There were a couple of annoying bugs that never got fixed that tripped up a lot of people.
However, once enough of a stink was made, Jefery noticed what was going on, released a new version with the pending patches, and voluntarily handed over maintainance to Casey West after a call for a new maintainer. The relevant thread is here: http://www.jsw4.net/info/list-archives/mod_perl/04-wk08/msg00060.html The original thread that sparked the response from Jefery is here: http://www.jsw4.net/info/list-archives/mod_perl/04-wk08/msg00054.html I just mention this to remind anyone looking to take over a module to do it in a courteous manner. Remember, "Do not meddle in the affairs of Perl Programmers for they are subtle and quick to anger" (Sorry JRRT :). Going to the modules authors list should be a last resort, and they will expect a full year of silence from the author before they will consider handing over a module. I would ask on the module authors list for an alternate contact address for the maintainer, and mention what you would like to do to improve the module, and why it is necesary. Having patches ready is also important. If the author responds, has no time to work on the module, but is still hesitant to hand it over (after all he/she may not know you and will want only the best for their module), then I'd package up a release with all outstanding patches, fully test it and mail it over. The owner would then only need to untar it, test it and see if it is safe to upload. You may loose out on some of the glory, but things will get moving again. So remember, use baby steps... Cheers, Cees On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:22:57 -0500, Jason A. Crome <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As would I :) I'm not excited about maintaining a fork, but I'd rather do > that than let C::S languish. > > I think I am going to post to the Perl module authors mailing list and think > some more about a possible fork. I'll keep the list posted. > > > > Jason --------------------------------------------------------------------- Web Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=cgiapp&r=1&w=2 To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
