Jordan thanks so much for all the time you've given to this project. You've really been the person who kept it going through the lean times.
Caroline Sent from a mobile device. On 19 Oct 2009, at 17:43, Jordan Mantha <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everybody, > > I just wanted to say briefly that I've decided to "retire" from > Edubuntu development as of the release of Karmic Koala (9.10) on the > 29th. It sure has been a great three years working with lots of > fascinating and wonderful people. But even great things must come to > an end at some point and I think my time with Edubuntu has come. I've > finally finished my PhD and am now pursing my career in chemistry. > This leaves me with even less free time. I've also got some "real > life" projects that I need to devote more time to that I've been > neglecting for too long now. Lastly, I think it's time for a new > generation of Edubuntu leaders and contributors to arise. With the new > DVD-based release I think Edubuntu is starting to regain some > developmental footing. What is needed is new enthusiasm, new ideas, > and fresh hands to make it happen. > > Between now and the 29th I'll be working on some roadmapping that > might prove useful for future Edubuntu contributors and leaders. I'm > also encouraged by the progress the Edubuntu Council has made and hope > that the forthcoming elections will bring in a new wave of enthusiasm > and contribution to it. > > Finally, please consider contributing to Edubuntu if you're not > already. It is a wonderful experience to give back to the community > and make friends along the way. Above all else, have fun with it! > > -Jordan (aka LaserJock) > > -- > edubuntu-devel mailing list > [email protected] > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-devel -- edubuntu-devel mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-devel
