Re: [CentOS] Getting ready for CentOS 5.4

mbneto wrote:

Hi,

There were some unusual situations with core developers this time
around.

This is something that we should address don't you think?

Well, Karanbir has already weighed in on the thread. If he needs help I'm sure he knows where to ask.

Some additional resources could help but since CentOS developers are
unpaid, raising money for human resources may not be the correct
approach.  Beefing up the buildsystem has been noted as something
desirable.

I think that this is somewhat contradictory. If the developers are unpaid we should be considering at least some help (paid one) so we can expect a more regular approach not a best effort one.

Hiring and managing employees has substantial overhead involved. I doubt this is worthwhile.

And who is going to develop such nice automation?  There has been
regular news:

<http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=18223&forum=37>

Well, there is no need to automation. This paid help would send one email per day with the summary.

If you need faster updates or more support than CentOS can provide, please consider RHEL as an option. CentOS would not exist without them.