Developers can get together to fix as many bugs as possible

Sep 13, 2016 23:45 GMT  ·  By

Now that the final release of the upcoming Debian GNU/Linux 9 "Stretch" operating system is getting closer and closer, the Debian developers are gathering together later this month in Salzburg, Austria, for a bug squashing party.

Debian developer Bernd Zeimetz is the one to remind us that if you want a bug-free Debian GNU/Linux 9 "Stretch" release, this is your chance to come and fix as many bugs as possible before the Final Freeze development stage is in effect, which suggests that Debian 9 is almost here.

It actually doesn't matter if you are an official Debian developer or contributor, the party is open to any other Open Source software developer and hacker who uses the Debian GNU/Linux operating system and wishes to help fix bugs for the next major release.

"Even if you are not a Debian Developer or Contributor yet, but interested in fixing bugs and helping Debian, don't hesitate to come! There will be enough people around to sponsor your uploads," says Bernd Zeimetz. "A short registration on the wiki page is required to ease the organization of the event."

The Debian Bug Squashing Party in Salzburg, or BSPSBG for short, will take place later this month, during the weekend of 23-25 September, and it will be held at the conova communications GmbH office, which is located nearly the Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart, in Austria.

Traveling and accommodation information can be found on the official Debian Wiki page, which is a must read in case you need sponsoring to get there. Also, you'll need to register before arriving at the bug squashing party, which is a must-go event for anyone who cares about the future of Debian GNU/Linux. Have fun!