I've been wondering why most Ubuntu projects use Launchpad.net instead of GitHub for the Version Control and bug tracking system. Is there a specific reason as to why Ubuntu uses launchpad (and hence bzr)?
What kind of and to what extent is formatting possible on Launchpad posts such as questions and bug reports?
Sometimes people tell me to subscribe to a Launchpad bug so I can follow along it's progress, how do I do this?
I have a new project hosted at launchpad.net. My project can be useful for both: Ubuntu and Debian. However, I can't find a documentation to start host my project at launchpad.net and get my package mirrored back to Debian.
- How to propose my project to be part of Debian too?
- What is the difference between a Ubuntu and a Debian?
- Can I keep it hosted at launchpad.net but ask it to be cross-hosted (and packaged) at Debian too?
Thanks in advance.
What is the best way to get a critical bug noticed by the right people, so it can be fixed ASAP?
There is a bug with GVFS which is preventing developers, like myself, from using IDE's in 10.10. We need to downgrade to 10.04 to use our IDE software. I'd call it a critical bug.
We've reported it in these bug reports:
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-vfs/+bug/658069
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/geany/+bug/643253
But, so far there has been absolutely no official response that I can see. How do I get it seen quickly and fixed?
I understand patience is always a good idea, but is there anything else that can be done to these bug reports to raise attention to them?
I am happy to wait, but if there is something we can do to speed up the process, it would be good to know it :)