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+++ mantisbt:role_packager [2011/11/16 07:35] (current) – The page rendering was broken (maybe since new PHP version on mantisbt.org). Added new line to fix it at end of file. atrol
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 ===== General =====
-  * Typically they have experience in packaging products or are the packagers for Mantis for one or more distributions.
+  * Typically they have experience in packaging products or are the packagers for Mantis for one or more distributions. [giallu: I think it is very unlikely to be the packager on more of one distro, not a big deal though...]
   * The packaging team will have CVS commit access (same access level as Mantis developers and globalization team).
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   * Maintain a list of Linux distributions that include Mantis.
-  * Maintain a list of Linux distributions that we should approach to include Mantis.
+  * Maintain a list of Linux distributions that we should approach to include Mantis. [giallu: do we really want to actively do this? ]
   * Keep close communication with Mantis packagers and Linux distributions.
   * Responsible for integrating patches supplied to them by Mantis packagers.
   * Work with Linux Distributions that provide a list of issues that need to be done for them to include Mantis.
-  * Communicate to packagers and Linux distributions that only Mantis stable releases should be included in their distributions (whether stable or unstable).
+  * Communicate to packagers and Linux distributions that only Mantis stable releases should be included in their distributions (whether stable or unstable). [giallu: this is not easy for all distros. For example, anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong, debian stable is "stable" in the sense it will not change much overtime, and that only critical fixes are applied to packages, usually by backporting the patch]
   * Packagers can also use the “Contact Us” page to send emails to myself (vboctor) directly, then I can address or re-direct them to the appropriate news group or individuals.
 ===== Security Bugs and Advisories =====
+[giallu: this whole section seems quite orthogonal to the packaging issue; of course distro packagers are interested in security issues/patches, but this list seems more suited for a security team, not a packaging one]
   * Manage the process of porting security bugs to the latest stable branch and make sure there are bugs to track such porting work (with summary starting with "Port:" prefix and adding a relationship of type "related").
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   * Security fixes should include a description of the fix.  It can be explanation of how to apply the fix, a patch, etc.  This should allow packagers to apply the fix, users who are not ready to upgrade to also do the same.
   * Advisories that are hosted on the Mantis website will be hosted on the wiki and will be all linked from an index page.  The index page should include a table with information like: date, CVE, bug #s, versions affected, and summary.