gnuplot needs more developers/administrators

[Daniel J S. <dan...@ie...>]

I'll be tuning out from the list for now...  My thoughts are that gnuplot development could use some fresh people to keep it going.  The summers used to be fairly productive, but now not much happens even then.  Should open an invitation for a few more administrators or whomever's role it is to sort through patches and chart a course for what needs attention.  One or two people doing that isn't enough on a voluntary basis.  There are plenty of ideas for new stuff (multiple keys, better 3D/2D layout and use of margins, etc.).  My sense is that people are willing to contribute but become discouraged when patches sit on SourceForge indefinitely.  Also, it might be good to review this kind of thing after each release, i.e., Will another release be warranted? What new features, if any, should be in a future release? Are there enough active contributors and administrators to get there in the course of a year or two?

Regards,

Daniel