[Office-commits] r9844 - trunk/campaigns/gnubucks

[sysadmin]

Author: brett
Date: Wed Sep 30 15:25:58 2009
New Revision: 9844

Log:
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   trunk/campaigns/gnubucks/eligibility-criteria.mdwn

Added: trunk/campaigns/gnubucks/eligibility-criteria.mdwn
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+### Short Version ###
+
+In order to be recognized by our GNU Bucks program, you need to file a
+detailed and actionable bug report about software that does not meet
+[our guidelines][fsdg] with one of our [endorsed
+distributions](#distros), and send us a copy at <address>.  You will
+receive recognition after the maintainer has confirmed that the bug is
+valid.
+
+### Long Version ###
+
+To help make sure everyone's on the same page, here's a little more
+information about what we're looking to see in this program, and why:
+
+* **You need to file a detailed and actionable bug report**: Simply
+  saying that the distribution includes nonfree program X is a start,
+  but without knowing what you're seeing, it can be difficult for
+  maintainers to confirm that problem.  Please strive to include the
+  following:
+
+  * Which version of the distribution you found the problem in.
+    Please note that if the problem has already been fixed, we cannot
+    provide a reward for it, since the report is no longer
+    actionable.
+
+  * A list of file(s) which do not meet the guidelines.
+
+  * A list of package(s) that include these file(s), if appropriate
+    for this distribution.
+
+  * An explanation of why the files do not meet our guidelines.  For
+    example, if the files are distributed under a nonfree license, say
+    which license that is, along with a reference to the license text
+    and information to illustrate that it applies to them.
+
+* **You need to file the report with one of the endorsed
+  distributions**: The maintainers are the ones who will decide how to
+  take action, so they're the ones who need to be notified.  This also
+  helps ensure that the reports from this program represent real
+  problems in endorsed distributions.
+
+* **Send us a copy**: If you are sending a report by email, please
+  CC: <address>.  If you are filing the report in a bug-tracking
+  system, please send along a link to that report when it's done.
+