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I, Angel Abad, apply for MOTU
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Angel Abad |
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Who I am
I'm Angel Abad, spanish (Basque Country) and 32. I'm free software entusiast since 15 when I met linux and gnu with one Slackware distribution. I'm sysadmin and I use Debian for my servers and Ubuntu for my desktop computers. I'm Debian Official Maintainer in Debian Developer applicant process.
Sorry for my English but I'm learning hard.
My Ubuntu story
I've been using Ubuntu for 3 years more or less in my desktop computers and I feel very confortable using it. I contributed to Debian and more or less one year ago I started to contribute in Ubuntu too. If I use it I try to contribute it...
My involvement
At the moment Im contributing with merges, syncs and some bug fixes and ftbs through sponsors, and when I have time I work reporting bugs to upstream authors and tracking this bugs, making connection between launchpad and upstream bug system.
When I have free time, I like to translate technical documentation into spanish, at the moment I'm translating the Ubuntu Packaging Guide: Packaging Guide Translations
Also my Debian packages are imported into Ubuntu, I co-work with Debian Perl Team and some packages with Python Team.
Examples of my work / Things I'm proud of
Here there are my Natty Release contributions, if you want see other release contributions please see all my uploaded packages in Launchpad
FTBFS
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zomg/0.5.14-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/projectfootball/0.2.1-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openscenegraph/2.8.3-6ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gst-entrans/0.10.2-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mlterm/3.0.1-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/roaraudio/0.3-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsocialweb/0.25.3+git20100827.45bdf89f-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vdr/1.6.0-19.1ubuntu1
Merges
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/josm-plugins/0.0.svn24632-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kgb-bot/1.06-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/snappea/3.0d3-20.1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/icecast2/2.3.2-6ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/solr/1.4.1+dfsg1-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/writer2latex/1.0.2-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnash/0.8.8-6ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/centerim/4.22.10-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/basic256/0.9.6.48-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/faad2/2.7-6ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sbuild/0.60.5-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/backuppc/3.2.0-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/playitslowly/1.3.0-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pymca/4.4.0-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openscap/0.6.4-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kwalletcli/2.03-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cmor/2.5.0-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/blends/0.6.15ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ktechlab/0.3.7-11ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vtk/5.4.2-8ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/debtags/1.7.11ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gajim/0.13.4-3ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/checksecurity/2.0.14ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mgltools-vision/1.5.4.cvs.20100912-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maelstrom/1.4.3-L3.0.6-8ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gelemental/1.2.0-5ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lgrind/3.67-3ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bogofilter/1.2.2-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/chromium-bsu/0.9.14.1-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/radiusd-livingston/2.1-19ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/museek+/1:0.2+svn20100315.r1208-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/frozen-bubble/2.2.0-2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tiles/2.2.2-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xmpi/2.2.3b8-11ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/roxterm/1.18.5-3ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/netkit-tftp/0.17-18ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/librack-ruby/1.1.0-4ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cpu/1.4.3-11.2ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openscap/0.6.4-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/librtf-writer-perl/1.11-1ubuntu1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/playitslowly/1.3.0-2ubuntu1
Syncs
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/open-invaders/0.3-2
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/librtf-writer-perl/1.11-2
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tap-plugins/0.7.1-1fakesync1
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/anjuta-extras/2.32.0.0-2
https://edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/oftc-hybrid/1.6.9.dfsg-1fakesync1
Debian Maintained Packages
Areas of work
I'm working hard with merges and syncs with http://merges.ubuntu.com. Also I'm interested in package quality, things like lintian errors and maintain Ubuntu synced with Debian as possible.
Things I could do better
I should work more on SRUs.
Plans for the future
General
First, I would like to become a sponsor and help other people to integrate their work in Ubuntu, and also with time become a core-dev developer.
What I like least in Ubuntu
I dont like very much that sometimes poorly tested software is included in Ubuntu distribution. Sometimes it is better to have stability that the latest version.
Comments
If you'd like to comment, but are not the applicant or a sponsor, do it here. Don't forget to sign with @SIG@.
Endorsements
As a sponsor, just copy the template below, fill it out and add it to this section.
Daniel Holbach
General feedback
Generally good work, good collaboration with Debian. Keep up the good work!
Specific Experiences of working together
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/checksecurity/+bug/668500
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bogofilter/+bug/668031
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/motion/+bug/604565
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/strongswan/+bug/597711
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/service-discovery-applet/+bug/597307
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libdvdread/+bug/596897
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/csmash/+bug/596873
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/blueman/+bug/594645
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yapgvb/+bug/587875
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rss-glx/+bug/538722
Bhavani Shankar (coolbhavi)
General Feedback
First of all I would like to voice Daniel's opinion here that Angel is doing tremendous high quality work of bringing in changes from debian and I must admit that he has shown awesome collaboration with debian in forwarding the relevant changes and I cannot remember a single comment in the bugs we worked together in natty cycle asking him to resubmit stuff. Overall great quality work and during my short stint with sponsoring till now I have always looked for Angel's bugs in the sponsorship queue due to his high quality work. I fully endorse his application and I think he will be an invaluable addition to the MOTU team. Keep up the great work going!
Specific Experiences
I sponsored around 25 of Angel's bugs, Here are a few examples of the same
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/projectfootball/+bug/683131
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openscenegraph/+bug/681494
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/josm-plugins/+bug/688277
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/snappea/+bug/688263
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openscap/+bug/676332
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kwalletcli/+bug/676299
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cmor/+bug/675199
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/debtags/+bug/672569
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gajim/+bug/672484
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/roxterm/+bug/665583
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/spacenavd/+bug/678147
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/phamm/+bug/676020
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/abiword/+bug/668778
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gazpacho/+bug/662190
Stefano Rivera
General feedback
Angel's work has always been first class. Almost all sponsorships passed without comment, they are a pleasure to sponsor. The only changes I can see being a changelog correction, and a couple of merges that could be synced.
I have sponsored many merges and syncs for Angel, and as can be expected he collaborates well with Debian on getting changes upstream.
Specific Experiences of working together
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merge turned sync |
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Summary:
merge: 10
sync: 17
Total Sponsorships: 28
Areas of Improvement
There are some more areas of MOTU work to explore: SRUs, FTBFS fixes.
Artur Rona
General feedback
I have enough done work with Angel to tell that he is familiar with merges, syncs and fixing FTBFS. Cooperate with Debian is good. Angel is very involved in Ubuntu development and I believe that he will gain a lot of benefit in distribution.
Specific Experiences of working together
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merge |
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Minor typo in debian/changelog. |
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Package not tested. Desktop file didn't work. |
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merge |
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Poor taking care of debian/changelog, grabbed from MoM. |
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sync |
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Didn't run update-maintainer. |
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Long URLs in DEP3, minor changes in debian/changelog. |
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Minor typo in debian/changelog. |
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No DEP3 tags, poor describe in debian/changelog, patch not forwarded. |
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merge |
Support for python 2.7 wasn't added. |
Summary:
merge: 6
sync: 2
FTBFS: 4
Total Sponsorships: 12
Areas of Improvement
There were a couple of minor typos in debian/changelog or in DEP3 tags. I'm very demanding and work must be done perfectly. In one case I noticed that Angel doesn't test packages before submitting merge request. I'm afraid about that. I guess that Angel blindly gets merges from Merge-o-Matic. Angel could get a bit knowledge in SRUs and security fixes. However, if Angel wants to focus on reduce outstanding merges, then that's fine for me. Summarizing, I'm abstained for this application. Please take my comments as constructive.
Benjamin Drung
General feedback
I have sponsored two sync requests and two merge requests since Angel became Universe Contributor and over a dozen syncs and one merge before he became Universe Contributor. His requests were the most verbose ones. I wish every sync requester were that precise. Angel should become MOTU.
Specific Experiences of working together
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/backuppc/+bug/677799
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/playitslowly/+bug/678094
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xsd/+bug/678348
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sendmail/+bug/673814
TEMPLATE
== <SPONSORS NAME> == === General feedback === ## Please fill us in on your shared experience. (How many packages did you sponsor? How would you judge the quality? How would you describe the improvements? Do you trust the applicant?) === Specific Experiences of working together === ''Please add good examples of your work together, but also cases that could have handled better.'' === Areas of Improvement ===