X-Git-Url: http://erislabs.net/gitweb/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fmaintain.texi;h=6f6716f4c25186d7079516f2a295ae1f471f5cc7;hb=b2892d7fdc1ccddc18263320f389f5c06bff45a5;hp=33b851bcabc93b6f12a8ff21a4374c5501bf46f9;hpb=2a577fa2027dc966eadcdd71a9b5f6e699f89165;p=gnulib.git diff --git a/doc/maintain.texi b/doc/maintain.texi index 33b851bca..6f6716f4c 100644 --- a/doc/maintain.texi +++ b/doc/maintain.texi @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ @c For double-sided printing, uncomment: @c @setchapternewpage odd @c This date is automagically updated when you save this file: -@set lastupdate December 30, 2005 +@set lastupdate March 22, 2006 @c %**end of header @dircategory GNU organization @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Information for maintainers of GNU software, last updated @value{lastupdate}. Copyright (C) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, -2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Free Software Foundation, Inc. +2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Free Software Foundation, Inc. @quotation Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies @@ -53,22 +53,22 @@ copyright notice and this permission notice are preserved. @end ifnottex @menu -* Preface:: -* Stepping Down:: -* Recruiting Developers:: -* Legal Matters:: -* Clean Ups:: -* Platforms:: -* Mail:: -* Old Versions:: -* Distributions:: -* Web Pages:: -* Ethical and Philosophical Consideration:: -* Terminology:: -* Hosting:: -* Free Software Directory:: -* Using the Proofreaders List:: -* Index:: +* Preface:: +* Stepping Down:: +* Recruiting Developers:: +* Legal Matters:: +* Clean Ups:: +* Platforms:: +* Mail:: +* Old Versions:: +* Distributions:: +* Web Pages:: +* Ethical and Philosophical Consideration:: +* Terminology:: +* Hosting:: +* Free Software Directory:: +* Using the Proofreaders List:: +* Index:: @end menu @node Preface @@ -171,12 +171,12 @@ This chapter describes procedures you should follow for legal reasons as you maintain the program, to avoid legal difficulties. @menu -* Copyright Papers:: +* Copyright Papers:: * Legally Significant:: -* Recording Contributors:: -* Copyright Notices:: -* License Notices:: -* External Libraries:: +* Recording Contributors:: +* Copyright Notices:: +* License Notices:: +* External Libraries:: @end menu @node Copyright Papers @@ -204,11 +204,12 @@ expected papers arrive. @cindex @file{/gd/gnuorg} directory @c This paragraph intentionally duplicates information given @c near the beginning of the file--to make sure people don't miss it. -The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} is found on the GNU machines; if you are -the maintainer of a GNU package, you should have an account on them. -Contact @email{accounts@@gnu.org} if you don't have one. (You can also -ask for accounts for people who help you a large amount in working on -the package.) +The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} is found on the GNU machines, +currently @code{fencepost.gnu.org}; if you are the maintainer of a GNU +package, you should have an account on them. Contact +@email{accounts@@gnu.org} if you don't have one. (You can also ask +for accounts for people who help you a large amount in working on the +package.) In order for the contributor to know person should sign papers, you need to ask for the necessary papers. If you don't know per well, and you @@ -235,10 +236,12 @@ vs.@: disclaim) and their consequences. Once the conversation is under way and the contributor is ready for more details, you should send one of the templates that are found in -the directory @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright/}. This section explains -which templates you should use in which circumstances. @strong{Please -don't use any of the templates except for those listed here, and -please don't change the wording.} +the directory @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright/}; they are also available +from the @file{doc/Copyright/} directory of the @code{gnulib} project +at @url{http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/gnulib}. This section +explains which templates you should use in which circumstances. +@strong{Please don't use any of the templates except for those listed +here, and please don't change the wording.} Once the conversation is under way, you can send the contributor the precise wording and instructions by email. Before you do this, make @@ -247,7 +250,8 @@ these templates occasionally---don't keep using an old version. For large changes, ask the contributor for an assignment. Send per a copy of the file @file{request-assign.changes}. (Like all the -@samp{request-} files, it is in @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright}.) +@samp{request-} files, it is in @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright} and in +@code{gnulib}.) For medium to small changes, request a disclaimer by sending per the file @file{request-disclaim.changes}. @@ -547,7 +551,7 @@ You can use whichever is the most convenient for you. @item The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} on the host -@code{fencepost.gnu.org}. (You can ask @email{accounts@@gnu.org} +@code{fencepost.gnu.org}. (You can ask @email{accounts@@gnu.org} for an account there if you don't have one). @item @@ -612,7 +616,7 @@ Texts,,,texinfo,Texinfo}, for a full example in a Texinfo manual. @smallexample Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document -under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or +under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with the Invariant Sections being "GNU General Public License", with the Front-Cover Texts being ``A GNU Manual,'' and with the Back-Cover Texts @@ -626,7 +630,7 @@ developing GNU and promoting software freedom.'' @end smallexample If the FSF does not publish this manual on paper, then omit the last -sentence in (b) that talks about copies from GNU Press. If the FSF is +sentence in (a) that talks about copies from GNU Press. If the FSF is not the copyright holder, then replace @samp{FSF} with the appropriate name. @@ -900,12 +904,12 @@ It is important to follow the GNU conventions when making GNU software distributions. @menu -* Distribution tar Files:: -* Distribution Patches:: -* Distribution on ftp.gnu.org:: -* Test Releases:: -* Automated FTP Uploads:: -* Announcements:: +* Distribution tar Files:: +* Distribution Patches:: +* Distribution on ftp.gnu.org:: +* Test Releases:: +* Automated FTP Uploads:: +* Announcements:: @end menu @node Distribution tar Files @@ -1421,8 +1425,8 @@ important for correcting two widespread and important misunderstandings about GNU. @menu -* Free Software and Open Source:: -* GNU and Linux:: +* Free Software and Open Source:: +* GNU and Linux:: @end menu @node Free Software and Open Source