On 15 September 2012 04:01, Alexis Ballier <aball...@gentoo.org> wrote: > Hi, > > After more than 5 years maintaining it (sh*t I'm old), I've > progressively lost interest in it, to the point that I consider it is > better that someone else takes care of it. So far I have dropped > maintainership to the video herd but vlc usually needs more specific > attention, so I fear that it may not survive long if left as > such. > > From what I've read in various places, I'm pretty sure there are > competent fellow devs interested in it, so, please step up! > I will of course help the brave(s) that would take it over with what > they may need to know to be at ease with the package. > > Alexis. >
Thanks for all you have done maintaining VLC all those years. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular and versatile video players out there. I really hope someone steps up to become its new dedicated maintainer. (Personally I have no interest as I use and co-maintain SMPlayer.) -- Cheers, Ben | yngwin Gentoo developer Gentoo Qt project lead, Gentoo Wiki admin
