Do X-related packages developed by myself need ITPs?

[Harold L Hunt II]

Christopher Faylor wrote:

> On Mon, Oct 27, 2003 at 05:30:23PM -0500, Harold L Hunt II wrote:
> 
>>Should I be doing ITPs and waiting for votes?  Is there a less-formal 
>>process that package posters use (e.g. Hey, look at this, if no one 
>>complains, then I am posting it.)?
>>
>>If this isn't interesting for cygwin-apps then just let me know and I 
>>will send review requests but not an ITP.
>>
>>As I said before, I felt kind of quilty that I could just upload 
>>whatever I wanted... but if everyone is okay with that, then I shouldn't 
>>be cluttering this list.
> 
> 
> I've always considered the xfree86 part of the release as your fiefdom.
> However, I think that the ITP and review process is extremely valuable,
> so if you want to avail yourself of it, I think that the packages will
> benefit, assuming that there are people here who are willing to review
> xfree86 packages.
> 
> So, it's your call either way.

Gerrit's review of the fontconfig package certainly helped to improve 
the package.

Okay.  That is good to know.  I will probably stick to asking for 
reviews, but not really waiting for votes (unless people complain loudly :).


Harold