[ros-dev] Re: Vote: code auditing

[Ged Murphy]

Ged Murphy wrote:
> Vote topic : Ensure code auditing is carried out
> Start date : 16/02/06
> Period : 7 days discussion, 7 days voting
>
> With the success of proposal B in the recent vote and the old 
> repository reopening for business, we need to discuss ways to ensure 
> the code is audited and doesn't take a backseat.
>
> Following the correct voting procedure, there will be a 7 day 
> discussion period, followed by a 7 day voting period.
> Until this decision is made, I propose for the repository to be fully 
> open, with developers being diligent with their actions.
>
> This topic has been discussed somewhat between developers, although 
> not extensively.
> Two viable proposals have so far been put forward and are as follows :
>
> A - The repository is completely open to all development and ReactOS 
> developers must take it upon themselves to ensure all code is audited.
>
> B - Sections of ReactOS which require auditing are 'locked', that 
> being that the source is fully available to download and build, but no 
> development work should be undertaken until the said code has passed 
> the audit. The lock will be removed only when that section of code has 
> been audited.
>
>
> Discussion of these topics and any further proposals should be in 
> reply to this topic.

The poll is has been opened in the forums.

Ged.