How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
I have uploaded a package on mentors.debian.net, and I got some review of my package suggesting some modifications (http://mentors.debian.net/package/vmtouch) Now that I have done the suggested changes, should I rather: A) delete the old package, upload a new one with same version number (and lose the reviewing suggestions) B) keep the old package online, upload a new one with same version number (at the expense of some confusion in the mentors.debian.net page) C) delete the old package, upload a new one with a new revision number (even if the changes are minimal) I have also read on the list that some mentors like to have a link to a VCS to review the pacaking work. Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? I know for instance NetBSD has an extra CVS repo called pkgsrc-wip where all newbies can out their stuff before it's added to the real thing. If not I can use github/gitorious. Greetings Emmanuel -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/530dba20.6030...@libera.cc
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 On 26 February 2014 09:55:44 GMT+00:00, Emmanuel Kasper emman...@libera.cc wrote: I have uploaded a package on mentors.debian.net, and I got some review of my package suggesting some modifications (http://mentors.debian.net/package/vmtouch) Now that I have done the suggested changes, should I rather: A) delete the old package, upload a new one with same version number (and lose the reviewing suggestions) B) keep the old package online, upload a new one with same version number (at the expense of some confusion in the mentors.debian.net page) C) delete the old package, upload a new one with a new revision number (even if the changes are minimal) Leave the version number the same and upload to mentors again. The new package will appear above the old on the package page. I have also read on the list that some mentors like to have a link to a VCS to review the pacaking work. Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? I know for instance NetBSD has an extra CVS repo called pkgsrc-wip where all newbies can out their stuff before it's added to the real thing. If not I can use github/gitorious. I believe you could use collab-maint but I have no experience with it myself. As you say alternatively use github or similar, I have done that for 3 of my packages. Using git will also allow you to use git-buildpackage. Details are in the wiki... But I don't have the link to hand. Greetings Emmanuel - --- Regards Daniel Lintott Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: APG v1.0.9 iQFDBAEBCAAtBQJTDcCqJhxEYW5pZWwgTGludG90dCA8ZGFuaWVsQHNlcnZlcmIu Y28udWs+AAoJEMw/9yOWzAkJsOUH/jWtPfLrqy1RT6X9Tig1uCqC65CbQl6YGvE4 ZfCKtCU+jUIZn+QDyCD+WdZkhW+f+Ck+NrmrJ7gAd8JZZLZiqIKaNKqmc+Hs4kBk EZ9p4XwHvVvVK7+Dr8yy1P/hC5yZytMm3i2vEx/+/Oz2pt22SGCl8CpQgYhsiYxD ll2KJVNzkhdB0eDa5IfNqX+vmu+Sno75m6fRKD0U182mt1Wavdz12YLv6Esp0zD2 XxSfoTk0u35boU5jo3MhNwtUZY1Y0DWuv2xXZnwPPZtiEN7fMpsAGO3YoOoyb8FC D+Mkf6Cnqs0GV9GLTVzdeYAg5czwkIWjLnPRnAKgsfulrQ14THU= =r4Vf -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/887b8dad-b67b-43c1-bcfa-0f59dfe53...@email.android.com
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
On Feb 26, 2014 10:56 AM, Emmanuel Kasper emman...@libera.cc wrote: I have also read on the list that some mentors like to have a link to a VCS to review the pacaking work. Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? Sure, but you need a DD to advocate you. See https://wiki.debian.org/Alioth/PackagingProject I know for instance NetBSD has an extra CVS repo called pkgsrc-wip where all newbies can out their stuff before it's added to the real thing. If not I can use github/gitorious. Usually for a simple package should be used collab-maint project, and not an external project.
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
Le 26/02/2014 10:55, Emmanuel Kasper a écrit : Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? You need to create a guest account on Alioth and then you will be able to use a personal git repository [1]. Joining collab-maint is also an option, but it requires an advocate [2]. Cheers, Bertrand [1] https://wiki.debian.org/Alioth/Git#Using_personal_Git_repositories [2] http://deb.li/3qmXG signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:55:44AM +0100, Emmanuel Kasper wrote: I have also read on the list that some mentors like to have a link to a VCS to review the pacaking work. Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? Yes, though you need a DD advocate to join collab-maint, see http://deb.li/3qmXG (linked from https://alioth.debian.org/projects/collab-maint ) -- WBR, wRAR -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20140226103730.ga...@belkar.wrar.name
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
On 02/26/2014 11:23 AM, Daniel Lintott wrote: snip I have also read on the list that some mentors like to have a link to a VCS to review the pacaking work. Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? I know for instance NetBSD has an extra CVS repo called pkgsrc-wip where all newbies can out their stuff before it's added to the real thing. If not I can use github/gitorious. I believe you could use collab-maint but I have no experience with it myself. As you say alternatively use github or similar, I have done that for 3 of my packages. Using git will also allow you to use git-buildpackage. Details are in the wiki... But I don't have the link to hand. It is a good idea to use collab-maint as all Debian Developers have access by default and can easily step in to help out when required, and you can agree with others to co-maintain the package with you in case you get busy etc. You can read about collab-maint here: https://wiki.debian.org/CollaborativeMaintenance You will need your sponsor to write an email to allow the Alioth team to approve your request to set up the repository. Details on the process are here: https://wiki.debian.org/Alioth/PackagingProject Regards, Ross Greetings Emmanuel --- Regards Daniel Lintott Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/530dc4ba.3040...@the-gammons.net
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
Le 26/02/2014 11:35, Bertrand Marc a écrit : Le 26/02/2014 10:55, Emmanuel Kasper a écrit : Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? You need to create a guest account on Alioth and then you will be able to use a personal git repository [1]. Joining collab-maint is also an option, but it requires an advocate [2]. OK tahnks for info, it seems this rules out collab-maint, because if my package is not yet in Debian, so I don't think I will find an advocate. Collab-maint brings the following chicken and egg problem: sponsored package wants to be in Debian - sponsored packages needs a VCS url to be reviewed - VCS should be collab-maint for small packages - access collab-maint should be avocated - advocate will likely accept only if package is already in debian ... But there are alternatives. Cheers, Bertrand [1] https://wiki.debian.org/Alioth/Git#Using_personal_Git_repositories [2] http://deb.li/3qmXG -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/530dca1e.20...@libera.cc
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
On 02/26/2014 12:03 PM, Emmanuel Kasper wrote: Le 26/02/2014 11:35, Bertrand Marc a écrit : Le 26/02/2014 10:55, Emmanuel Kasper a écrit : Is it possibile to host the packaging work on alioth when you're not a Debian Developper ? You need to create a guest account on Alioth and then you will be able to use a personal git repository [1]. Joining collab-maint is also an option, but it requires an advocate [2]. OK tahnks for info, it seems this rules out collab-maint, because if my package is not yet in Debian, so I don't think I will find an advocate. Collab-maint brings the following chicken and egg problem: sponsored package wants to be in Debian - sponsored packages needs a VCS url to be reviewed - VCS should be collab-maint for small packages - access collab-maint should be avocated - advocate will likely accept only if package is already in debian ... No, you do not need a VCS url to get the package reviewed. You have done the right thing and uploaded it to Mentors. When you find a sponsor and they are happy with the package they can do the upload/release from there. Then if they are happy to continue sponsoring the next versions for you, they may prefer you to move it to collab-maint. But there are alternatives. Cheers, Bertrand [1] https://wiki.debian.org/Alioth/Git#Using_personal_Git_repositories [2] http://deb.li/3qmXG -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/530dccda.9030...@the-gammons.net
Re: How to deal with reviews in mentors.debian.net and repositories for new packaging work
On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 12:03:58PM +0100, Emmanuel Kasper wrote: advocate will likely accept only if package is already in debian ... Not necessarily. -- WBR, wRAR -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-mentors-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20140226112407.ga2...@belkar.wrar.name
