How do I update out of date package which is not mine?

I want to update this package:
http://aur.archlinux.org/packages/pdfedit
Do I need to keep the previous contributer?
Do I need to replace him by me?
Do I not need to touch this at all since I do only a little changes?
And what if it become big changes?
Last edited by nadavvin (2007-03-15 22:01:15)

Contact the maintainer about it. If he doesn't respond, you can ask a TU to orphan the package so you can take control.
EDIT: Or just change the package locally. Use a pkgrel of "local", so you don't confict with the version in the AUR if it's updated.
Last edited by skymt (2007-03-15 23:09:01)

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