FWIW I'm happy to hear that there was such a face to face discussion. I
believe that open communication on the issues will be the best way to
address the fears and find ways to move forward in the best interest of
the overall worldwide community of people, businesses, institutions, etc
who have a common interest in seeing free and open source geospatial
software strive.
Keep in mind that we all come to this model of software development for
different reasons (business, academic, philosophical, hobby, etc.), but
in the end we're all working towards a similar objective, so there is no
fear to be had, just different means of reaching a common objective, and
since the result of everybody's actions is better free/open source
software, everybody will benefit in the end.
Not sure if I was able to relay my thoughts properly... maybe I need a
bit more sleep.
Cheers all
Daniel
On 14-09-14 10:25 AM, Jachym Cepicky wrote:
Guys,
as long as I understand it: "some members of the community" are scared
of LocationTech "taking over" whatever (FOSS4G conference, OSGeo
projects and community). This can be based on real action, taken on
either site, unofficial statement, misunderstandings or personal
dislikes.
Yesterday, we had short (about 2hours) face 2 face discussion with
Andrew here in PDX (me, Vasile, Jeff and Gerald) and I personally
believe, that it is not in interest of LocationTech to "crush" OSGeo
or FOSS4G conference. It was clearly stated, that LocationTech would
like to contribute to FOSS4G and make it to better conference,
regarding (again) "some remarks" of "some members of the community"
(including myself), that the way, FOSS4G is organised, does not
necessary meet some of the community aspects, we would like to stress.
I would like to note, that the discussion was very open on both sides,
still calm and productive.
"To contribute" of course means "to work" and LocationTech is anything
but volunteer driven organisation. It has been stated, that FOSS4G-NA
next year will be organised primarily by LocationTech, but OSGeo willl
be represented clearly and (so to say) loudly.
This could be one of the firsts steps towards closer cooperation
between LocationTech and OSGeo.
Everybody is aware, that on some points, LocationTech is not that
good, as OSGeo currently is. OSGeo is certainly failing in other
things. Looking for ways, how to strengthen common strengths and
weaken our weaknesses should have "non-zero-sum" effect.
We, as OSGeo shall later evaluate, whether the price for helping us
LocationTech with conferences (regardless if on regional or global
level), was too hight or quite ok. In case of disagreement, we shall
try to find solution for the next time.
In the worst case, we find out, that cooperation is not possible and
everybody can go it's way than.
I hope, you get my point(s) and that I did not misinterpreted
anything, what was said.
Thank you
Jachym
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