core-dev application for Scott Kitterman

[Scott Kitterman]

I would like to apply to be a core-dev.  I've updated my wikie page at:

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ScottKitterman

There are three areas of work that I am interested in if I am accepted:

1.  Server packages: 

I'm in the process of getting amavisd-new accepted into Main (it's part of the 
ubuntu-server package review spec).  So far I've gotten 8 Perl modules 
accepted into Main and am waiting for feedback on amavisd-new.  I'd like to 
be able to maintain these packages in good shape.

I've also helped some with Postfix maintenance and am interested in continuing 
with that and related packages.  I would like to work to build the capability 
of ubuntu-server as a first rate distribution for mail servers.

2.  Kubuntu KDE3 packages:

Unlike many (most) Kubuntu developers, I intend to continue to use KDE3 for 
quite some time (until KDE4 reaches feature parity and is stable for what I 
need KDE for).  I expect as Kubuntu development gets increasingly focused on 
KDE4, it will be useful to have a core-dev focused on KDE3 maintenance.

So far I've contributed some small changed to kdepim in Main and done some 
work with KDE packages in Universe (most notably Klamav).

3.  Backports:

I've been involved in ubuntu-backporters for some time.  As Dapper ages, it is 
increasingly common for any backports to require a source backport.  While 
source backports should be limited, I would like to be able to deal with them 
as they arise (an example is that since Postfix has transistions to libdb4.6, 
and Dapper backport would need to be a source backport).

I believe that I can help keep the inservice releases interesting and fresh 
without compromising quality.  This is important to encourage users to work 
within the Ubuntu repositories and not move to 3rd party sources of unknown 
and uneven quality.


I've had an increasing number of Main uploads over time.  My sponsors have 
included hobbsee, laserjock, lamont, and (I think) cjwatson.  I've discusse 
my application with hobbsee, laserjock, and lamont.  They are cc'ed on this 
message.

In addition to packaging, I've been involved in Main Inclusion Reports, some 
seed management discussions (I've never actually modified a seed myself), and 
worked on removals.  In Gutsy I got rid of slypheed-claws (we still have 
claws-mail for gtk2) and gpgme myself and got rid of openssl097 with some 
help from others.  I've been to one UDS and have been invovled in the spec 
process for two releases now.  As a member of motu-uvf, I worked very closely 
with the release managers for Gutsy.

I believe that I have a good understanding of most of Ubuntu's processes and 
could be immediately productive as a core-developer.  I also believe I have a 
good track record for not making to many mistakes and an excellent record for 
cleaning up after them.  I am not afraid to ask questions and do research 
before jumping into something I don't understand.

Additionally, as you will see from my package report, I am maintaining a 
number of pakcages in Debian now.  I have started the Debian New Maintainer 
process and intend to become a Debian Developer.  I have and will continue to 
work towards close technical and social connections between Debian and 
Ubuntu.

Thank you for your consideration,

Scott K
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