Please check before sending RFS mail: * is your package lintian clean? (let me know if you don't understand `lintian -i yourpackage.changes` output) * does your package build in a clean chroot (sbuild/pbuilder/etc.)? * does orig.tar.gz md5sum matches upstream's? * for NEW packages: are you closing the right ITP bug number? FAQ: ==== Q1: Which system should I use to handle Python modules and extensions? A1: dh_python2 (for Python 2) and dh_python3 (for Python 3) Q2: Can I ask you about uploading new upstream version or when I will need another upload? A2: Sure, send me a mail (examples below) or ping me on IRC (only if I'm not /away). example e-mail for DPMT packages: Subject: RFS: DPMT: pywavelets 1.2-3 Content: ... is optional :-) - list all unresolved problems (I'll read resolved ones from changelog), mention urgency (f.e. if it fixes RC bug it will go to the top of the queue), etc. example e-mail for PAPT packages: Subject: RFS: PAPT: pypar 4.5-6 Content: see above example e-mail for other packages: Subject: RFS: advancecomp 7.8.9-1 Content: link to .dsc file or git clone url optionally: debdiff/interdiff output (if there's working debian/watch file or get-orig-source rule in debian/rules and diff is < 100 KiB) Q3: Will you upload another package of mine? A3: If it's Python related, you can ask me directly (see A3). If it's not, please use mentors mailing list. Q4: Do I have to bump package's version every time I change something (i.e. while uploading updated/fixed package to mentors.d.n)? A4: No, please don't do that. I prefer one changelog entry per upload to Debian repositories. Q5: Can you send me confirmation mail when you receive a mail from me? A5: Just put your e-mail address in Disposition-Notification-To: header Q6: Do I need to have DD signature on my GPG key? A6: No. Please sign your mails to me anyway. BTW: You don't have to enter NM if you don't want to, you should read Debian Policy and Debian New Maintainers' Guide, though. Q7: What should I do if you're not responding to my mail? A7: Please send me another mail if I will not respond within 24h. I will not be annoyed or offended by such reminder. If I will not respond within 48h, please ask another DD to check my VAC message. PS I'm only human and I might be wrong as well so don't hesitate to tell me that you think something should be made differently. I want to learn from my sponsorees as well and I appreciate if someone corrects me.