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Re: gEDA-user: Place to submit PCB footprints



Hi,

On Sat, 2005-11-12 at 17:40 -0500, Matthew Wilkins wrote:
> As for QA, I would suggest a forum-style web site where people can post
> their elements under a topic and others can leave comments, ie. whether
> the element worked for them or not, and whether it meets the standard
> style guidelines.
> 
Yes, that would be good. what also would be fun to write a python client
which downloads them automatically

> When the Geda/PCB developers are looking to release a new version of
> their software, they can scan through and find elements that meet some
> criteria (like minimum of one report of successful use in a project,
> and no reports of problems).  Those elements can then be added to the
> main distribution.
> 
Some "karma" system?
> It might take a little longer for elements to show up in the releases,
> but at least the ones that get in should be of high quality, and the
> rest would be available at the contribution web site.

> Unfortunately IÂm pretty clueless when it comes to web design, but I
> think such a site would need a couple of people in an admin role,
> moderating, checking symbols for style compliance, and deleting
> pictures of DJ. I donÂt mind volunteering for some of this duty.
> 

Another volunteer.... So already two

I think it would be a good start to set up a wiki page and write down a
concept.

Lucas

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