On 28 Jun 2003 12:57:02 +0200 Martin Schlemmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[ snipps ] > > The last time I checked, it is non-profit. > > The big problem however (which nobody really do seem to understand, > or want to for that matter), is that because we are small (is this > really a fact anymore?), we do not have dedicated long-term financial > backup (last time I checked anyhow). > > > Gentoo Games was thus formed to (if I have all the facts straight) > in an attempt to get a more steady stream of funds to start and > sponsor key developers for full time development, and then also > when they are settled, to help more devs that actively contributing > to start working full time (you do want Gentoo to grow, etc right?). > > It seems that nobody do realise that Gentoo the distribution, is > and will always be non-profit, but that Gentoo Games (or whatever) > will be a means to develop technology outside Gentoo Linux to > help sponsor devs for full time development. Not to give Daniel > or Seemant enough funds to buy a new house and a few Ferrari's. > > The only reason for whining about this, and not wanting to understand > it, is in my opinion "just another zealot for no business with OS" > (Open Source). Do not understand me wrong, trying to back-stab > people, etc for own personal riches with OS is wrong. > Don't get me wrong. I love gentoo, and I think that both parties in the Welch/Robbins dispute (and you as well, Martin) have contributed immensely to Open Source. One of the principle reasons that I (and others) might choose to whine is this. Based on the published material, Dan's reason for leaving the Stampede team sounds almost identical to Zach's reason for leaving the Gentoo team. Both found themselves in an environment where they could contribute but effectively have little or nothing to say in the direction of the project. This is a sad state of affairs, and, as you can see, leads to harsh feelings all around. -- Collins Richey - Denver Area if you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
