On 09/21/2010 05:17 PM, Matthew Gyurgyik wrote:
On 09/21/2010 04:53 PM, David C. Rankin wrote:
Guys,
I've seen recent "Request to Ophan package XYZ" posts, and I've found some fairly large AUR packages that are orphaned (like RPM5). But, how do AUR packages get new maintainers? Does somebody monitor the orphans and then divvy them out among those with write privileges in AUR or does somebody have to say I'll take package X on?
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/AUR
Really dude? You've been using arch for how long and still have these elementary questions? Think about you questions and try to find answer before you post to the list. Alternatively hire an arch tutor.
OK, now I have read the entire document. What part of it are you relying on to answer my original question? The only mention of 'orphan' in the entire document is the following -- Q: Foo in AUR is outdated; what do I do? A: For starters, you can flag packages out-of-date. If it stays out-of-date for an extended amount of time, the best thing to do is email the maintainer. If there is no response from the maintainer, *you could mail to the aur-general mailing list* to have a TU orphan the PKGBUILD if you're willing to maintain it yourself. emphasis between the '*'s is mine. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com