Re: NSLS-II Debian Repository in 2018

[Carlos Pascual <cpascual@cells.es>]

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 9:34:24 AM CET Michael Davidsaver wrote:
> On 02/19/2018 01:36 AM, Carlos Pascual wrote:
> > On Monday, February 12, 2018 3:52:05 PM CET Anton Derbenev wrote:
> ...
> 
> > I am sure you already considered making the packages official in debian...
> > but just in case you didn't know, debian is making it easier now by 
> > moving their shared packaging repos to a gitlab-based infrastructure [3]
> 
> I did look into this somewhat way back in 2010/2011.  Debian has significant
> non-technical hurdles to getting included.  And doings so for a dozen or so
> packages seemed like a significant effort without a clear upside for NSLS2.
> This, coupled with technical pushback on some of my decisions
> (eg. /usr/lib/epics/include vs /usr/include) soured me on the idea.

I agree . I am starting on the process of becoming a Debian Maintainer myself, 
and yes, it has a huge entry barrier.

> 
> It remains feasible for anyone willing to spend the time needed.
> So while I don't see myself leading such an effort (absent funding*),
> I'll assist as much as possible if someone else wants to have a go.

I personally will have my hands full with other packages which are more 
critical for ALBA, but if someone decides to give it a go and I can be of any 
help, let me know.



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