Hi everybody, First I´d like to congratulate all Debian New Maintainers for such achievement. Its always a good feeling to reach our life goals. Second, I am here asking for help to conclude a research about 'How to become a Debian New Maintainer'. This research will be used in an essay to finish my pos-graduate course. So, to do that, I am sending a questionnaire to this mailing list <[email protected]> and kindly asking for all Debian New Maintainers, who can answer it, to do it.
By the way, my name Keila M. Barbosa, I´m from Brazil and studying in an university called "Instituto Fátima". For those who don´t know it, I am sending the "Instituto Fátima" web site address (institutofatima.edu.br/sitio/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=117) The questionnaire has only 8 questions and most of then are multiple choice type. It´s not necessary to identify yourself and all answers will be put together for further analysis. Specific Instructions In a multiple choice question type, choose only 1 alternative to answer it. In this type of question, just put an 'X' alongside your answer. After finish it, please send your answers to this list <[email protected]> or to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Question 1: What is your gender? ( ) Male ( ) Female Question 2: How old are you? Question 3: Why did you decided to be a Debian Maintainer? ( ) Because I like the project ideals ( ) To improve my professional career ( ) I like challenges ( ) Because It's fun ( ) Because I hate Microsoft Windows ( ) Other (please specify): Question 4: How much time did you spend to be approved in all steps of the process to become a Debian New Maintainer? ( ) Less than 6 months ( ) Between 6 and 12 months ( ) Between 12 and 24 months ( ) More than 24 months Question 5: Which step is the hardest? ( ) Application and Advocation ( ) Identification ( ) Philosophy and Procedures ( ) Tasks and Skills ( ) Application Manager Recommends applicant Question 6: How many hours per day do you spend working as a volunteer Debian Maintainer? ( ) Less than 2 hours ( ) Between 2 and 4 hours ( ) Between 4 and 6 hours ( ) More than 6 hours Question7: What Debian´s project main area do you work? ( ) Maintain packages ( ) Create and/or review translations ( ) Create or improve documentation ( ) Help maintain the website ( ) Help with handling bugs ( ) Be an active member of a packaging team ( ) Be an active member of a subproject (e.g. debian-installer or debian-desktop) Question 8: What recomendations do you give for everyone who wants to become a Debian New Maintainer? I thank you all in advance! Best Wishes, Keila -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
