> -----Original Message----- > From: Dirk-Willem van Gulik [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 22 December 2004 01:21 > To: community@apache.org > Subject: RE: Is ASL2.0 not "GPL-compatible" ?? > > > > On Tue, 21 Dec 2004, Stephen McConnell wrote: > > > Will the ASF shield me? > > In normal cases - yes as it is in the interest of the ASF community and > codebase long term. And we are in it for the long term. > > However if you go outside the CLA and the normal oversight process and > that is what causes the issue; no - most propably.
Are here is the rub. The normal oversight process is closely tied to the policies and procedures on the ground. Things like release procedures, release manager, etc. We have several statements from members of the board that policies and procedures established at the PMC level are in effect null and void. Given a scenario where a challenge occurs, the issue comes down to an arbitrary decision by the board to stand behind the individual, or, to do nothing and claim that doing nothing is in the interest of the foundation. Cynical? Maybe .. but at least this discussion has established some reference points concerning what is real and what is imaginary. Cheers, Stephen. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
