03-02-2022, 07:02 PM
Even being capable to build and test is good enough to be a secondary maintainer (tester/helper, whatever you like to call it). The more troubleshooting one can do of course helps the developers even more. But just building and testing release candidates, kernels, patches can help a lot.
It's also about hanging around forums/IRC (when you have time / 'best effort') and trying to help other people with that board, be aware of problems people report. Maybe make a bug report. Each of these things take some load off the developers, who are then freed up to spend their time and attention on the more difficult bugs/development.
If you are interested, just drop by forums or IRC/Matrix and say hello! Anyone can also apply to be a Board Maintainer, as you can see I already covered most of those requirements.
It's also about hanging around forums/IRC (when you have time / 'best effort') and trying to help other people with that board, be aware of problems people report. Maybe make a bug report. Each of these things take some load off the developers, who are then freed up to spend their time and attention on the more difficult bugs/development.
If you are interested, just drop by forums or IRC/Matrix and say hello! Anyone can also apply to be a Board Maintainer, as you can see I already covered most of those requirements.
Cheers,
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).