#1122513 RFA: mdk-doc -- Documentation for the MIX Development Kit

Package:
src:wnpp
Source:
src:wnpp
Submitter:
Peter Pentchev
Date:
2026-06-10 05:43:02 UTC
Severity:
normal
#1122513#5
Date:
2025-12-10 22:47:37 UTC
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To:
It seems that over the years I have taken over maintenance for
too many packages and I cannot really give all of them the care
that they deserve. Thus, I request an adopter for the mdk-doc package.

The package description is:
 MDK stands for MIX Development Kit, and provides tools for developing
 and executing, in a MIX virtual machine, MIXAL programs.
 .
 The MIX is Donald Knuth's mythical computer, described in the first
 volume of The Art of Computer Programming, which is programmed using
 MIXAL, the MIX assembly language.
 .
 This package contains the documentation for the utilities included in
 the mdk package.
#1122513#14
Date:
2026-02-27 13:55:14 UTC
From:
To:
Hi, Peter

I would like to adopt the mdk-doc package (bug #1122513).
I am interested in maintaining this package for Debian.

Please let me know if there are any things I should be aware of.

Best regards,
--
 何庆 Ching He
#1122513#25
Date:
2026-03-23 11:59:35 UTC
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Sorry I somehow missed your previous message :/

It's great that you want to take over maintainership; thanks!
Just one small thing that maybe I should have mentioned when
I filed the bug: it might be a bit weird if different people
maintained mdk and mdk-doc :) Usually such pairs of packages
are uploaded in sync. However, it is not really unheard of, so
it's all right if you want to do that.

Thanks again!

G'luck,
Peter
#1122513#30
Date:
2026-03-23 13:40:04 UTC
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Hi Peter,

Thank you so much for your reply and the helpful reminder!

I fully agree that it would be much better to keep mdk and mdk-doc
maintained in sync.
Among the two packages, mdk-doc is definitely easier for me to start with,
and I am also willing to take over the main mdk package as well.

However, I currently need to gain a deeper understanding of the mdk
source code
and its packaging details before I can take full responsibility for it
confidently.

So here is my plan:
1. I will first adopt and maintain mdk-doc as planned (bug #1122513).
2. Meanwhile, I will take time to study the mdk package thoroughly.
3. Once I am familiar enough with mdk, I will take over its
maintainership too,
    so that both packages can be properly kept in sync.

Thanks again for your work and guidance!

Best regards,
何庆 Ching He
#1122513#35
Date:
2026-03-23 13:59:07 UTC
From:
To:
On Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 10:40:04PM +0900, 何庆 Ching He wrote:
[format recovered; top-posting considered not perfect]

That all makes sense. Thank you, and good luck :) And, of course,
feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about
the current packaging.

G'luck,
Peter
#1122513#40
Date:
2026-03-25 09:45:27 UTC
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To:
Hi Peter,

Just a quick update to let you know I've finished preparing the mdk-doc
1.3.1-1 package, and have submitted a sponsorship request (RFS) for it.

Thank you again for your guidance and for maintaining the package all
these years. I'll keep you in the loop if there are any major changes,
and feel free to reach out if you have any comments.

Best regards,
#1122513#51
Date:
2026-06-10 05:40:59 UTC
From:
To:
Hi Peter and community,

I am writing to let you know that due to a change in my personal schedule and ongoing time constraints, I will have to step back from adopting the mdk-doc package.

I have cleared my ownership and reverted the bug title back to RFA so that other potential adapters can take over.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your understanding!

Best regards,
Ching He (何庆)