x86_64 Developer Opening

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Position:    x86_64 Package Maintainer

Basic Duties:

• maintain the x86_64 ports of at least 30 official Arch Linux packages with timely updates
• participate in mailing list discussion on arch-dev
• work constructively with other users and developers to fix bugs and improve packages

Skills:

• a strong knowledge of Arch Linux and Linux in general
• a good understanding of how sources are built on a Linux platform
  • gcc, make, autoconf, etc
• solid scripting skills (bash)
• a good understanding of pacman and makepkg
  • ideally, you will have already made many of your own packages
• well-written, good communication
• enough free time!

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If you feel you meet our expectations and have the time and desire to be on the Arch team, please send a brief CV mentioning the following:

• your history with Linux and computers in general
• community activity:
  • how long you've been using Arch
  • any projects you've created or contributed to
  • a link to (or list of) packages you have made
• any specific goals you may have in mind when joining our team

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Applications should be emailed to andyrtr@archlinux.org.