Is the Gentoo overlays project a global repository?
The Gentoo Overlays project members maintain the global repository list that powers layman, overlays.gentoo.org, and many more Gentoo-oriented services. If you are looking to have your repository listed there, we are here to help. There are a few rules that must be met by all repositories on the list.
Why do we need overlays for Gentoo Portage tree?
The Gentoo Science Overlay is intended as a place to work outside of the main portage tree on experimental ebuilds. Our aim is to increase the rate of development of scientific packages for Gentoo, but ebuilds in this repository are by their very nature more experimental.
When to use Gentoo overlays in Bugzilla?
If the request requires explicit action from Gentoo Overlays project members (e.g. removing the repository), it has to be carried via Gentoo Bugzilla. When reporting bugs on packages in third-party repositories in Gentoo Bugzilla, please remember to explicitly mention from which repository the package comes from.
Is there an overlay for Gentoo on Surface Pro?
Overlay that has the required packages for installation of Gentoo into a Microsoft Surface device. Common Lisp/Scheme development, recruitment and live overlay. Support and feedback in `#gentoo-lisp’ and via `[email protected]’.
What are the QA requirements for a Gentoo repository?
The repository must meet the minimal QA standards: have a valid and unique repository name (in profiles/repo_name, layout.conf is not portable), and have a valid masters= entry in metadata/layout.conf ). The repository owner must have a Gentoo Bugzilla account.
Can a Gentoo repository be hosted on Git?
Gentoo-hosted repository requests are not handled timely at the moment. You may wish to prefer hosting your repository on one of the public hosting services instead. Please note that git.gentoo.org hosting does not provide any administrative interface.