1 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

M doc/contributing.texi

@@ 309,6 309,12 @@ please run through this check list:
 
 @enumerate
 @item
+If the authors of the packaged software provide a cryptographic
+signature for the release tarball, make an effort to verify the
+authenticity of the archive.  For a detached GPG signature file this
+would be done with the @code{gpg --verify} command.
+
+@item
 Take some time to provide an adequate synopsis and description for the
 package.  @xref{Synopses and Descriptions}, for some guidelines.
 


@@ 336,12 342,6 @@ updates for a given software package in a single place and have them
 affect the whole system---something that bundled copies prevent.
 
 @item
-If the authors of the packaged software provide a cryptographic
-signature for the release tarball, make an effort to verify the
-authenticity of the archive.  For a detached GPG signature file this
-would be done with the @code{gpg --verify} command.
-
-@item
 Take a look at the profile reported by @command{guix size}
 (@pxref{Invoking guix size}).  This will allow you to notice references
 to other packages unwillingly retained.  It may also help determine