X server 1.9 stable release manager

[Peter Hutterer]

On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 01:10:13AM -0700, Jeremy Huddleston wrote:
> We're probably going to pick 1.9.x as our next long-term support branch
> for XQuartz (replacing 1.4.x), so I wouldn't mind managing the 1.9.x
> releases.
> 
> The only problem is that I'm not terribly familiar with the xfree86 DDX.
> I've got a Linux box which I can use for simple sanity checks and
> pretesting before pushing out release candidates, but I'll probably be
> less proactive than Peter was about seeking out cherry picks and will rely
> on others to nominate them.
> 
> Assuming you don't mind someone who is in a second tier DDX managing the
> branch, I'll volunteer.

I don't see a problem with that provided you can do some build-testing and
basic run-testing on the xfree86 DDX, it is the most popular one after all.

You got my vote, anyway. And given the amount of candidates and how tight
the race is, that vote may just give you the edge ;)

Cheers,
  Peter

> On Aug 19, 2010, at 23:56, Keith Packard wrote:
> 
> > 
> > With 1.9 scheduled to come out tomorrow, it's time to find a helpful
> > volunteer to manage the 1.9 branch and put out stable releases on an
> > occasional basis.
> > 
> > We've relied upon Peter Hutterer for the last couple of stable release
> > branches and he's done a fabulous job for which we should all give him
> > our thanks (and a suitable bottle). But, he's got a lot of input work on
> > his plate and isn't planning on signing up for another term in office.
> > 
> > I'm not sure we have a defined process for selecting among multiple
> > applicants; as far as I know, that's never happened. If it does, I'd
> > suggest either letting Peter pick his successor, or if that seems
> > controversial in some way, we could ask the board to help out.
> >