Q: backports and PPU

[Alec Leamas]

On 18/01/2022 19:56, Alec Leamas wrote:
> On 18/01/2022 19:37, Thomas Ward wrote:
>> Due to extreme amounts of spam in the past, the Wiki is locked down so 
>> you need to apply for rights.  You need to have a Launchpad account 
>> and then apply to join the wiki editors team - 
>> https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-wiki-editors - once added there you can 
>> create your application page.
> 
> I have made that application and is listed  as "Pending Approval" since 
> some days.  However, this seems to be yet another place which fosters 
> your character by teaching the virtue of patience...
> 
>> However, for PPU rights, those get processed by the Developer 
>> Membership Board, and you have to abide by the DMB schedule.  The DMB 
>> may want to see sustained contributions as well for the package.
> 
> Sure, that is reasonable. I'm aware that if this might eventually work, 
> it will take a long time, probably at best in time for the next OpenCPN 
>   release.
> 
> Perhaps some kind soul sees this discussion and sponsors me. Who knows?
> 
> 
> Cheers!
> --alec