firmware-tools for Debian

[Matt Domsch]

On Thu, Dec 06, 2007 at 01:35:45AM +0200, Faidon Liambotis wrote:
> Hi,
> As it is obvious from my e-mail address, I am a Debian Developer.
> I feel bad contacting you after you've done all the hard work, but I saw
> the call of Matt Domsch and I'm interested in seeing the firmware tools
> in Debian.
> That is, if the Ubuntu guys are not interested; I'd hate to see two
> different dpkg packaging evolving for those distributions.
> 
> I will file an Intent-To-Package (ITP) bug against wnpp (Work-needing
> and Prospective Packages) soon and Cc this to the list, if noone objects.

No objections here.  I've had one DD and Ubuntu maintainer write me
and offer to help review and get included in both, and a few weeks ago
I spoke with Jose Tallon who maintains libsmbios in Debian about this
too, so I'm happy for the interest.  I know everyone's busy, so if
there's a way to coordinate those efforts on this mailing list, that
would be best.  I really wanted to get something out for review and
use, as I started this back in May and it's been bothering me that I
never finished the job properly.

 
> I will also have a look at your Debian packaging efforts and get
> back to you.

Reviews, and maintaining these in _any_ distro, would be much
appreciated.  They're in Fedora and EPEL now, Ubuntu/Debian soon now I
hope.  Others would be great.

Thanks,
Matt

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Matt Domsch
Linux Technology Strategist, Dell Office of the CTO
linux.dell.com & www.dell.com/linux