Debmaster

= Maemo.org debmaster / role and responsibilities =

The maemo.org debmaster is a unique role in Free Software. He or she facilitates the packaging and integration of software with maemo.org using the debian format and tools. This allows maemo.org to use the vast collection of existing software in debian for the maemo community.

Specifically the debmaster;

- Works with developers who want to submit their software to maemo.org's repositories - Provides documentation on debian's deb format and the various files in a package - Helps develop a maemo.org toolset, based on debian tools but modified for maemo - Co-operates with upstream (debian) and downstream (users) as well as sidestream (Nokia) - Maintains an open communication channel with the community using the various community channels: #maemo, ITt (talk.maemo.org), mailing lists, wiki, etc.  - Works with the Maemo Council to develop and define packaging policy - Suggests innovations and developments of the maemo packaging format

The debmaster is both a member of the community and works for the community directly, hopefully bringing to bear experience from debian packaging which will benefit maemo packaging. The debmaster should work as closely as possible with the Maemo Council so that the views of the community are foremost on the debmaster's list of tasks. These tasks should be reported in a manner consistent with accountability and transparency, so the community can guide the debmaster and be assured that the debmaster's contributions are relevant to the community.