Re: Listing X window system activities

On Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:05:46 +0530, Biju Chacko <[email protected]> 
wrote:

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> On 27 Apr 2003 19:19:04 -0400, Owen Taylor wrote:
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>> >  Does code cleanup and decruftification belong under "Advancing the
>> >  >   Codebase"? Along the same lines, what about clearly identifying
>> >   the standards to which submitted code must/should/ought comply?
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>> I've added:
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>> Develop code style guides and internals documentation
>> Clean up existing code (janitorial work)
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>> To that section.
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> On a related note, does anybody see any value in a kernel-like
> 'xfree86-janitors' group?
>
> The pros (IMO):
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> * provides a structured way for new developers to be eased into the
> project.
>
> * provides a convenient place to point ppl who want to help but are not
> sure about *how* to do so. ie they have more of a rash than a specific
> itch. ;-)
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> * provides a very basic form of code audit.
>
> The cons:
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> * It has the same problem as a newbie list; unless an established X
> hacker has the copius free time to babysit^H^H^H^H lead the group it
> will go nowhere. I'd hope that it's focussed and directed nature would
> provide *some* mitigation to the pain of dealing with newbies.
>
> * There's no guarantee that such a group would do anything useful.
>
> * In fact, it's very possible that it could become disruptive and
> distracting.
>
> Any opinions?
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> If there is a general consensus that this would be a Good Thing, I'd
> suggest that it be implemented immediately rather than having it
> blocking on higher level issues being resolved.
>
> - -- b
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Great point Botsie and xwin should do it.  I mean go over there and nothing 
is happening I think a janitors group would be good for them.

Georgina