Hi, i meant domain developers, i.e. members of the bizdev project with domain developer role. The context was clearified in a previous msg. Per
-- originalmedd. -- Ämne: Re: [marketing] Contact bizdev/developers WAS Re: [marketing] OpenOffice.org Community Mapping Project Från: Ian Lynch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Datum: 2008-11-02 11:38 On Sun, 2008-11-02 at 12:15 +0100, Per Eriksson wrote: > I'd really suggest that the information is available when not using > JavaScript. > > Talking to Louis and getting more developers is the solution if you ask me. The problem is that there has been a shortage of developers ever since the project began and there are never likely to be enough. What needs to be considered are strategies to increase the developer resource other than keep saying "we need more developers". What are the key factors that prevent developer participation? Here are a few. Perceived to be controlled by Sun Massive code base difficult to learn No progression routes for young people to learn to become developers Weak incentives to become a developer No great effort to keep volunteers that have any different views from the project controllers. There are probably many more. Until there is a systematic strategy to tackle these issues, I wouldn't expect to see any change in the developer situation any time soon. (Look at what happened with the Xara Linux project when Xara wanted to keep control and then expected volunteers to do what it wanted.) An openoffice.org foundation would likely make a significant strategic difference but this has been discussed ad nauseam and there is clearly no political will at Sun to "make it so". Personally, having committed time and money to OOo in the past, this is a significant reason why I now devote little time to the project. ROI is too low and I can be far more effective in other aspects of the free software movement. I know many previously committed volunteers that feel the same way. -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications A new approach to assessment for learning www.theINGOTs.org - 01827 305940 You have received this email from the following company: The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
