Creating gcc-newbies mailing list

[David Daney]

Diego Novillo wrote:
> [ Forgot to CC gcc@ in my initial message, thanks Andrew. ]
> 
> 
> I would like to propose the creation a new mailing list:
> gcc-newbies@gcc.gnu.org.
> 
> The purpose of this list is to attract and help new GCC developers who
> might feel lost and intimidated by the more arcane traffic at gcc and
> gcc-patches.  In this list, no question regarding GCC development should
> be considered offtopic nor treated with "RTFM" responses.
> 
> The idea is to give new developers a place where to hang out and ask all
> those questions they feel may be too silly for the main list.  GCC has a
> reputation for being a difficult environment to work in and new
> developers are sometimes driven away by the terseness and/or perceived
> hostility in the main lists.
> 
> The other goal of gcc-newbies is to provide a list of janitorial and
> relatively simple projects that are always floating around and nobody
> seems to get to.  The GCC wiki already has a list of such projects, some
> of which should be a good start for anyone wanting to join.
> 
> Or maybe this is not a good idea, but I have certainly seen some folks
> that complain about our less than friendly practices.
> 

Between gcc@ and gcc-help@ I think we have it pretty much covered.  I 
have not really seen anyone flamed on gcc@ when they ask newbie type 
questions related to GCC development.  Also many GCC developers post 
responses on gcc-help that I think would be appropriate for gcc@

I don't think adding more lists will simplify the lives of either GCC 
developers or those trying to learn about GCC development.

My $0.02 would be to maintain the status quo.

David Daney