Hi all,
I came across this interesting article about becoming a Debian GNU/Linux developer. [I got this from Debian Livejournal Community http://www.livejournal.com/community/debian ]
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Yet, despite the obstacles, for many, becoming a developer is the ultimate goal. Asked their motivations, candidates start by talking about a wish to contribute and to assume greater responsibility.
When pressed, though, many add that they also desire the status of the position. The status lies not just the cool factor of having a Debian email address -- although several privately admit, half-jokingly, to lusting after one -- but a belief that only developers are taken seriously within the Debian project. Those who want to advocate policy change or to become a Debian officer often feel that becoming a developer is a necessary first step.
One way or the other, most would probably agree with Matthew Palmer, one of more than 50 Application Managers who help to process candidates, that being a Debian developer is a "mark of honour."
Read full story http://distrocenter.linux.com/article.pl?sid=05/02/02/2312203
Regards Praveen A