Re: [Dpp-devel] Handling of closed but unfixed duplicate bug reports?

[Lutz P. <pre...@in...>]

> Some guidelines I suggest:
> 
> If the old entry describes the *exact* same problem you have now, then
> definitely re-open.
> 
> If the old entry is similar and marked with a resolution suggesting no
> work was done ("out of date", "invalid", etc), then you should re-open.
> 
> If it is similar and marked as fixed, it might be a better idea to open
> a new entry (and include a reference to the old one). After all, the
> code around the old bug changed since the old entry was added, so the
> problem -- while similar -- might be better described as caused by a
> different bug.
> 
> Reopening should be available to everyone listed as a project member.

This would make a nice entry in a
"Saros development process FAQ".

  Lutz