upload rights for my Debian packages

[Iain Lane]

Hey,

[ No need to cc me as I'm subscribed ]

On Fri, Jan 03, 2014 at 05:16:40PM +0100, Daniel Pocock wrote:
> On 31/12/13 14:48, Iain Lane wrote:
> > Hi there,
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 12:54:43PM +0100, Iain Lane wrote:
> >> […] 
> >> We thought it might be easier to handle your application via email if
> >> you'd prefer. It's asynchronous, so will take longer, but you might find
> >> it more convenient.
> >>
> >> What do you think?
> > I didn't see a reply to this, but your application now has testimonials
> > on it, so I'm taking that as a sign that you're interested in this
> > route.
> 
> 
> I did send a reply back on 17 October, can you check your inbox or mail
> logs?  Maybe the spam filter is playing up.  I am happy to continue the
> process by email.

Nah, just my eyes/brain. I did have it, sorry.

> […]
> The freeze items on the calendar link to wiki pages describing the
> guidelines/restrictions that apply at each freeze
> 
> For example, Debian import freeze doesn't prevent packages coming into
> Ubuntu from Debian, it just requires a manual approval on a case-by-case
> basis

Alright, it was just a test to make sure you were aware of them.

> 
> >
> > One of the 'areas of improvement' on your application talks about test
> > building packages. When you request or perform uploads explicitly (e.g.
> > when asking for a sync after Debian Import Freeze), how do you check the
> > package is suitable for Ubuntu?
> 
> I look at a lot of things
> […]

Thanks for the info which gives me confidence about your QA processes.
I'm also wondering if you perform any explicit Ubuntu testing. For
example, do you have a pbuilder or sbuild chroot for the Ubuntu
development release in which you can test build/run packages, or a full
installation (including inside a VM)?

Cheers,

-- 
Iain Lane                                  [ iain at orangesquash.org.uk ]
Debian Developer                                   [ laney at debian.org ]
Ubuntu Developer                                   [ laney at ubuntu.com ]
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