Package Sets and Sponsoring

James Westby jw+debian at jameswestby.net
Tue Feb 9 16:10:34 GMT 2010


On Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:58:18 +0000, Iain Lane <laney at ubuntu.com> wrote:
> Aren't most developers still members of ~motu or ~ubuntu-core-dev, and 
> most packages still not part of sets and still in main or universe?
> 
> i.e. isn't the old distinction somewhat relevant? as a member of ~motu 
> only the u-u-s list was indeed the list of packages that I could 
> sponsor (unless something changed without me knowing).

That's correct, but it will tend to become less true over time. I saw
you mention on IRC that providing personalised lists would be ideal, and
I would agree with that. The key is presenting it with reasonable
performance, ideas for that welcome.

Thanks,

James



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