Hello, Gwenview (a popular KDE image viewer) is now a year out of date in Sid. The maintainer, Michael Spanier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, states that he would update the package, but that his sponsor doesn't answer his e-mails. Based on the signature on the uploads, I believe that Colin Watson was the sponsor. I myself have e-mailed Colin a few times about this issue, but received no reply.
In any case, Michael has made no real effort to find another sponsor or deal with this issue in any noticeable way, yet has expressed to me his unwillingness to relinquish the now antiquated package, which strikes me as unreasonable given his rather spasmodic and perfunctory efforts as maintainer. I have been building Gwenview packages for some time and, if I can find a sponsor, would like to take over as maintainer, so Gwenview can be put into decent shape for Sarge (Jérôme Marant sponsors another package of mine, so I will ask him first). One way or another, however, this issue should be dealt with. Any guidance on the proper way to proceed next would be appreciated. Please CC me - I'm not subscribed to this list. Thanks, Christopher Martin