> I've heard numbers for OOo legacy contributions, and I've seen the > Apache numbers, and I wouldn't be so dismissive about what AOOo could > raise. But I'd urge us to decide policy based on principles, not on > numbers. Numbers only confuse the issue. > > > For example, I still don't know why people feel that the model that > > works for every other ASF project won't work for AOOo. That model has > > worked for longer than the OpenOffice.org project has existed in its > > many forms over the years. What stops it working for AOOo? > > > > I think the question we should be asking, in addition, is: what makes > us think that the model that OOo used historically might not work even > better?
+1 I think what matters is not just "oh it works fine" but how do we maximise benefits. I don't think anyone is saying the Apache model doesn't work. > The question is whether other models work even better for end-user > facing projects. > > > [and before anyone reacts, that is an open question, please don't read > > assumptions about whether I believe the current model works, just > > answer the question as best we can] > > > > Understood. > > > If it turns out the existing ASF model will not work for AOOo then we > > can start looking at new models that will work. If it turns out it > > will work then we just have to educate those affected by the change in > > model. > > > > I don't have a strong opinion here. I'm just trying to raise, in a > sympathetic tone, the points that others closer to the issue have > raised with me off-line. > Not a case of it won't work, it probably will, a case of might some other thing pull more resources in and enable more development? For me personally, I have other strategies but I can see how someone else might want to do things differently and get enhanced results. I suppose it comes down to someone posting a specific proposal. -- Ian Ofqual Accredited IT Qualifications (The Schools ITQ) www.theINGOTs.org +44 (0)1827 305940 The Learning Machine Limited, Reg Office, 36 Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AQ. Reg No: 05560797, Registered in England and Wales.
