Re: [Savannah-hackers-public] Task #14028: Farming Applications

[hlam]

Karl, thank you for your feedback.

>     This application relates to a proposal to create free software for
>     agriculture, rather than any specific program per se.  I don't know if
>     there is a Savannah policy on that.
>
> The (not 100% hard-and-fast) policy is not to do it.  People should have
> code, not just an idea, before it makes sense to register a software
> project.
>
>     I think this is an excellent idea which could do a lot of good.
>
> Agreed.
>
>     someone reach out to the applicant with support and encouragement.  I
>     would be happy to do that;
>
> Please do.

I have written to the applicant as discussed [1].  I think the application
can be closed now.

>
>     I have actually been thinking about trying to
>     develop software for agriculture myself.
>
> Great!
>
> Thanks,
> Karl
>

[1] paste.debian.net/739188