[Neurodebian-devel] poster copy request

[Yaroslav Halchenko]

On Fri, 03 Dec 2010, Mehmet Kocaturk wrote:
> more useful software at the beginning. It should not take so much time to
> implement (less than a month). Would such a latency be a problem for you?
even a month would be ok ;) do not worry and do not feel rushed.
We are not bored either ;)  But the later we see the code, later we
could progress forward with its packaging etc.... just keep that in mind

> After making it more shareable and useful, will the source code be reachable
> on http://neuro.debian.net/debian/pool/ (I am asking this to clarify)? And,
yes -- every "binary" Debian package gets accompanied with a source
package, containing your sources + debian packaging materials

> will any documentation be required or will our technical support be enough
> to publish it in neuro.debian repositories(if it will be published there)?
> After releasing the software, that would be very useful to provide a code
> sharing and version control support. We can talk about it after release.
whatever fits your needs the best. BUT if there are no real
show-stoppers (like embedded code which is borrowed from projects/books
under non GPL-compatible licenses, e.g. Numerical Recepies), then I
would  recommend to actually start from "code sharing and version
control".  Getting acquainted with it, and who knows, may be someone
decides to contribute,  might help you on the way of your first release.

If your concern is of a kind "my code is ugly", then do not worry --
noone's code is perfect at once, and noone, trust me, would make fun of
you etc.  The worst which would happen, someone tries to use it, gets
problems, but remains persistent enough and later on sends you a bulk of
patches ;)

> What is more, we should consider about the options you presented to make it
> more easy-to-setup system. I agree this is not the first step to be
> concentrated on. Therefore, I will be able to study on the options you
> pointed while I am preparing the software to be released under GPL license.
well - my objective is to get it packaged for Debian.  You are welcome
to research basic packaging introductions, such as
http://wiki.debian.org/IntroDebianPackaging
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PackagingGuide/Complete

> I have subscribed Neurodebian-upstream maling list. Just after having your
> response to this email we can go on our discussions there. 
cool.

soon we will compose some kind of "Summary" on what we see as a possible
roadmap for "Electrophysiology in Debian" and post it there...

Stay in touch,
Yarik
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