documentation on Bugzilla bug lifecycle/developer procedures?

[Eric Smith]

Matt Domsch wrote:
> However, check if unifdef is really needed.  The kernel team knew it
> was going to be orphaned, and said "that's OK, as the kernel tree has
> its own copy that's maintained there." or somesuch.  If not, letting
> it stay dead is fine - desireable in fact.
>   
What is the criteria for whether a Fedora package is "really needed" and 
for which staying dead is "desirable"?  I picked it up because I use it 
myself; I had no idea that it had anything whatsoever to do with the 
"kernel team", and I don't have any use for a "copy that's maintained 
there".

Thanks,
Eric