Hey, On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 09:32:53AM -0800, Christoph Hellwig wrote: > On Fri, Nov 08, 2013 at 02:46:06PM -0600, Ben Myers wrote: > > That really didn't happen Christoph. It's not in my tree or in a pull request. > > I'll take my back room complain back then, but I still think that this > is not a useful way to discuss something like this. Thanks. Tact, Ben, Tact. ;) > > Linus, let me know what you want to do. I do think we're doing a fair job > > over here, and (geez) I'm just trying to add Mark as my backup since Alex > > is too busy. I know the RH people want more control, and that's > > understandable, but they really don't need to replace me to get their code > > in. Ouch. > > I'd really like to see more diversity in XFS maintainers. The SGI focus has > defintively been an issue again and again because it seems when one SGI > person is too busy the others usually are as well. As mentioned before > there's also been historically a way too high turnover, with the associated > transition pains. I think diversity in XFS maintainers is a great idea. How wide of a net are you suggesting we cast? I guess it sort of depends upon what you feel is the purpose of the file. > By making sure we have a broader base for the maintainers, and a more open > infrastructure we'll all win. Agreed. > Note that we already had that sort > of instructure on kernel.org, but gave up on it because many people > perceived the effort to re-gain the kernel.org accounts to high. It is a little difficult to find your way into the web of trust. Not everyone is in a position to make way to a conference, or to meet people in person. And even then it can be intimidating to ask for a signature. > I would also really like to get a clarification on "I know the RH people want > more control, and that's understandable, but they really don't need to > replace me to get their code in". What specific people are you worried about > an what code? What makes "the RH people" less worthy to their code in than > "the SGI" people. I'm convinced we're having this discussion for the right reasons, so let's let that line of discussion die where it is. Regards, Ben _______________________________________________ xfs mailing list xfs@xxxxxxxxxxx http://oss.sgi.com/mailman/listinfo/xfs
