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Linux Kernel Bugzilla Launched
paskie writes "Martin J. Bligh of IBM announced
launch of a Bugzilla bug tracking
database for 2.5 linux kernel series - it's at bugme.osdl.org. Finally there will be
some possibility to easily keep track of known bugs without being subscribed to
thousand of mailing lists or googling to death. According to the relevant lkml
thread, kernel developers will still prefer discussions to happen on the
mailing lists, though. The Bugzilla server
and connection is donated by OSDL and IBM
folks administer the database."
Yes, this is a matter that deserves some concern. IBM have been known to be just as monopolistic and devious as Microsoft, and this may just be a trojan horse to gain some leverage over the kernel development process. IBM will completely own all the information that goes through the system, giving them to power (should they choose to use it) to 'moderate' (or even censor) bug reports in a manner that can direct development in a way which benefits them.
OLPC Australia
This move is idiotic. No ANON means no more good bug data!!!
I and other go through great efforts to contribute bugs anonymously and through proxies and throwaway email accounts. This new method is a way to help 3 fifferent US gov departments build an updated hacker suspect list.
Th us gov has no less than 3 new small departments that have annual budgets allocated to building dossiers on programmers versed in kernel level skils.
Then they actually illegally TAP these people for months sometimes behind their backs.
It is the us gov's #1tool and #1 strategy for fighting cyber-terrorism : create database of PROGRAMMERS.
They do not rely on college diplomas or mere job classigications on IRS forms.
This move away from mailing lists is the DEATH of quality bug reports specially xritical bugs that compromise security.
I will never use a html interface, except in cyber cafes when out of town, and with semi-facial coverrings, or with 802.11 parked-car web entry. Too much of a hassle, therefore only email will suffice.
And now its WORSE... signal to noise ratio destroyed. Ever check out the number of bugs in these other bug tracking databases once they go web-freindl.... it balloons.
Screw it... the world just got crappier for skilled people who value not being on any US government hacker lists.