On 16/09/2009, at 15:40, John K. Parejko wrote: >> Yeah, this is a packaging bug. Try the workaround from >> >> http://www.finkproject.org/faq/comp-general.php?phpLang=en#also_in > > Thanks, that fixed it. Should I submit this to the matplotlib > maintainer?
Hello, John. I've already notified the maintainer. >> How long have you waited for a response from the maintainer? We >> don't >> pay them that much (as in nothing) so they typically get busy with >> other things to pay for food, shelter, buying Macs, ..., so plan to >> give them a week. > > Some of the requests I sent earlier in the summer. I'll try sending a > note to fink-devel now. I understand the "being busy with other > things" problem. > >> We really hate the trackers, even though we're kind of stuck with >> them. Don't file a request there. In par > > The following page still exists: > > http://www.finkproject.org/bugs/ > > which looks like a version of the Debian BTS, which works quite well. > Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to do anything (searching for bugs, or > using direct links, etc. all give file not found errors). I'm > assuming this is an old page that hasn't been touched in a while? > Should it be removed, or could such a BTS be reborn? I quite like > Debian's reportbug system. Unfortunately we're not using that BTS at /bugs -- I've asked for it to be removed. Alexander was referring to the trackers on SourceForge.net, though. >> If the maintainer doesn't respond, send a note to the fink-devel >> list. >> Not that I guarantee an update under those circumstances either, >> especially for a package whose maintainer is still actively working >> on >> other stuff. >> >> You may have to nag a bit. > > Will do. > > Thanks, > John Cheers, -- monipol http://finkers.wordpress.com Submitting a Fink bug report? Read this: http://www.finkproject.org/doc/netiquette/index.php http://finkers.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/bug-reports/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come build with us! The BlackBerry® Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9-12, 2009. Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/devconf _______________________________________________ Fink-users mailing list Fink-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/fink-users
