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 * '''Launchpad Entry''': UbuntuSpec:packaging-section-on-the-forum
 * '''Packages affected''': 

== Summary ==
The promotion of the [[http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=44|Package forum]] on the Ubuntu Forums with share support of this forum between MOTU and forum staff.

== Release Note ==


== Rationale ==

 * Packaging section is way more used than the mailing list

== Use Cases ==
Forum user notatroll wants to learn to how to package softwareX.

== Assumptions ==
 * Any change in the forum structure needs to approved by the Forums Council.
 
== Design ==

== Implementation ==
 * Possiblity of some approved MOTUs to moderate the packaging forum.
 * Scott Ritchie (YokoZar) has volunteered to moderate the forum
 * Provide a link to the forum in the MOTU IRC subject topic
 
=== UI Changes  ===


=== Code Changes ===


=== Migration ===


== Test/Demo Plan ==


== Outstanding Issues ==


== BoF agenda and discussion ==


=== Meetings notes ===


 1. http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=44 (hidden section right now)
  * use stickies on the wiki, mentioning:
   * FAQ
   * PackagingGuide
   * Ubuntu Development
   * Contributing patches
   * how to become a MOTU
   * mentors mailing list
   * announcement of Q&A sessions
 1. proposal: make it part of the mentoring process to let motu hopefuls answer motu posts
 1. gateway: send stuff to motu mentors (currently ~90 messages per week)
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