Hi, I'm just wondering what is proper etiquette for changing existing plugins? Like if I know one in the repository is not being updated any longer (author said so), then do I need to do anything special to resubmit it to the repository with updates/fixes? I mean obviously I'd give credit to the previous author, but beyond that is anything required by etiquette or legalities?
I'm new to this part of WordPress (I'm not much of a coder), but am looking to get more into it, and just want to understand the rules before I do something I shouldn't.