> 1) the "write a shell script that does this stuff" question. > 2) the "package your package without debhelper" question > (also known as the "teaspoon" question, since stuffing your .deb full > with a teaspoon is what it makes me think of) > 3) Try to solve a release critical bug.
I have to mention that, in 2000, when I myself went through the very same process, I would have been completely scared by such questions. And I would probably have either stopped my application process...or just answered that, no, I'm not able to repackage my package with a teaspoon not am I able to write shell script for displaying a graphical clock on the screen....:) So, highly probably, I just wouldn't be what I am currently�: an active contributor in the Debian project who can, with his skills, background and time, help developing it and make it better. Some people will object that one does not need to be a DD for contributing�: sure. Lots of people in d-w or elsewhere (d-i for instance) have proven this. However, being a DD gives me more "power" for making my contribution to the project, that's obvious. When I reach my limits, I just know that a whole community is here for helping me in solving things I just can't because I'm technically challenged. We are all grown-up people (except maybe those who are rude in changelogs)...enough for just being able to say "I don't know" when we indeed just don't know. The NM process would be better be aimed at checking that, imho. So, is there really a need for requesting such deep technical knowledge to all people applying as a Debian Developer? My opinion is obviously that no, this is not needed. Maybe just answering "I don't know" to both questions would not have made your application being rejected. But who really would try answering that, indeed?�:-) Of course, I can just jump in the NM team and try changing things from the inside rather than whining from the outside. However, I guess I have reached the point where I have jumped in enough things in that project so if I want to save my health and still have a life, I'd rather not.:) PS�: this mail is not aimed at being rude towards Helen's AM, Frank. He's a nice guy and is doing his job, certainly doing it well. I just wanted to be clear on that point..:) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
