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There's always a lot of work to do in Ubuntu's Universe and Multiverse.

Here a quick list of suggestions, where you can help out:

General Tasks

• [http://merges.ubuntu.com/universe.html Merges/Syncs for Hardy]

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Packaging New Software

Check out ["MOTU/TODO/NewSoftware"].

Packaging related

Unmet Dependencies

Help to fix packages that are not installable. A list can be found [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY on debcheck] updated 6-hourly.

• Component-specific unmetdeps lists are also available: [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=universe-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY universe] [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=multiverse-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY multiverse]

• Some of them are main packages, please sort them out. If you want to take care of them... even better.

• Best to use a clean pbuilder environment if possible. See: ["PbuilderHowto"].

• apt-get source <package> and debuild or dpkg-buildpackage`

• Many of the packages just need a fresh rebuild.

Other Packaging tasks

• Incorporate Debian RC fixes: http://django.ajmitch.net.nz/rcbugs/

• Look for potential security fixes:

  • http://people.ubuntu.com/~pitti/ubuntu-cve/

  • http://security-tracker.debian.net/

• Code Needed:
  • Help migrate applications away from wxWindows2.4: ["MOTU/wx2.4Migration"]

  • Help develop GUI tool for monitor/resolution configuration: https://launchpad.net/~displayconfig-gtk

  • Help develop failsafe X mode: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/bullet-proof-x

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Universe / Multiverse Bugs

Check out ["MOTU/TODO/Bugs"].

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Weekly Tasks

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