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Re: patch tracking
- To: gcc at gcc dot gnu dot org
- Subject: Re: patch tracking
- From: egcs at thewrittenword dot com
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 14:23:51 -0500
- References: <200109141902.MAA15299@atrus.synopsys.com>
- Reply-To: gcc at gcc dot gnu dot org
On Fri, Sep 14, 2001 at 12:02:07PM -0700, Joe Buck wrote:
> The biggest problem facing GCC seems to be that patches aren't getting
> reviewed. I think it's a process problem; we don't have a system for
> keeping track of patches, and the load on the people qualified to
> approve patches is too high. As a result, it's very difficult for
> people without blanket write privs to effectively contribute to the
> project; the turnaround for patch review can be months. This means
> we're not getting the problems fixed and the frustration level is high.
savannah.gnu.org is running sourceforge which contains a patch
manager. Maybe this could be an option.
--
albert chin (china@thewrittenword.com)