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 The only mention of 'orphan' in the entire document is the following -- Q: Foo in AUR is outdated; what do I do? A: For starters, you can flag packages out-of-date. If it stays out-of-date for an extended amount of time, the best thing to do is email the maintainer.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
