On 06.04.2010 14:47, Eric H. Jung wrote: --- Original Message ---
> David, > > Perhaps you can grant Jay access to review and approve/deny new project > requests? > > Eric Since I already manage over 50 AOL/Compuserve forums, etc. all I would need is some guidelines to follow. Jay > On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Jay Garcia <[email protected]> wrote: > >> If there is anything that I can do on a volunteer basis that doesn't >> take "too much" time - I still work a 40 hr week, I'll be happy to do >> anything available. >> >> Jay - mozillachampions.mozdev.org >> >> >> On 06.04.2010 13:28, David Boswell wrote: >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> > We did spend some time looking for sponsors, but like running the site, >> that took up a fair amount of time we didn't have. If anyone here is >> interested in contacting potential sponsors, that is one way to get involved >> with the site. >> > >> > David >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> >>>It seems like an awful waste seeing that their web site template worked >> >>so well for such a long time. Looks like somebody has to look for >> >>sponsors. Did anybody offer the site to google? If there is not other >> >>sponsor, I bet they'd love to buy it. >> >> >> >>>If the site itself could be frozen and still be open to new AMO >> >>extension submissions that would be my personal favorite solution. But >> >>of course I am aware there is administrative overhead involved (even >> >>without developing the site further) and I am aware that probably makes >> >>for the major part of the cost, seeing that hosting itself is >> >>relatively cheap these days. >> >> >> >>>cheers, >> >>> Axel >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>>>Does 'read-only' mode mean that no more CVS check-ins will be >> possible? >> >>> >> >>>>> - Godmar >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 1:12 PM, David >> >>>Boswell <[email protected]> >>wrote: >> >>> >> >>>The Mozilla Foundation has generously provided funding over >> >>>>the years to support mozdev, but they are separate organizations. >> >>>> >> >>>>>>>I'd prefer to put the site into read-only mode instead of shutting >> it >> >>>>down so it can serve as an archive. Additionally, if there is a need >> >>>>for this we would look into providing migration services for any >> >>>>project owners wanting to take their code and project history somewhere >> >>>>else. >> >>>> >> >>>>>>>David >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>>Thank >> >>>>>you for the effort you put into this site over the years. >> >>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>One comment: I, like perhaps others, had assumed that mozdev is >> run by >> >>>>>the Mozilla foundation (up until about 1 year ago when the issue was >> >>>>>clarified to mine and others surprise). Given the amount of funding >> >>>>>Mozilla has, it really seems more appropriate they should be >> supporting >> >>>>>their add-on developer community with resources and time - it is, >> after >> >>>>>all, they who benefit the most. >> >>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>When you shut down the site, will it be possible to obtain a >> snapshot >> >>>>>of the CVS repository and the mailing list archive? We have a fair >> >>>>>amount of development history in there we would hate to lose. >> >>>>> >> >>>>>>>>> - Godmar >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>>On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 12:51 PM, David >> >>>>>Boswell <[email protected]> >>>>wrote: >> >>>>> >> >>>>>> http://www.mozdev.org/drupal/blog/Mozdev-Participation-or-Bust >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>I wanted to follow up on this to highlight one part of this blog post >> >>>>>>most relevant to project owners: >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>"Going forward, if no individuals or groups step forward it is >> likely >> >>>>>>>>>>>that the site will wind-down. This would look something like >> putting >> >>>>>>the site into read-only mode for archive purposes, and helping >> project >> >>>>>>>>>>>owners migrate to other hosting solutions. Only as a last resort >> would >> >>>>>>>>>>>the site be shut down completely." >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>I realize we've posted similar calls for involvement in the >> past, but >> >>>>>>this really is the last opportunity to get involved. At this point, >> >>>>>>moving to read-only mode is a definite possibility. >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>Feel free to write back with any questions or comments. >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>David >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >> >>>>>>>>>>>Project_owners mailing list >> >>>>>>[email protected] >> >>>>>>https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> >>>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >> >>>>>>>Project_owners mailing list >> >>>>[email protected] >> >>>>https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>_______________________________________________ >> >>>Project_owners mailing list >> >>>[email protected] >> https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> >> >> >> >> >>-- >> >>top moz >> >>================================== >> >>Axel Grude >> >>Senior Software Developer >> >>GenBase Solutions Ltd >> >>Registered in Ireland, No. 317957 >> >>Registered address: Parkmore Business Park West, Galway. >> >>www.genbase.ie >> >>phone: 091 746 965 >> >>================================== >> >> >> >>sig: try firefox. it supports www standards better! >> >> >> >>disclaimer: personal opinion, not my employer's >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Project_owners mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> >> >> -- >> Jay Garcia - Netscape/Flock Champion >> www.ufaq.org >> Netscape - Flock - Firefox - Thunderbird - Seamonkey Support >> _______________________________________________ >> Project_owners mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Project_owners mailing list > [email protected] > https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners -- Jay Garcia - Netscape/Flock Champion www.ufaq.org Netscape - Flock - Firefox - Thunderbird - Seamonkey Support _______________________________________________ Project_owners mailing list [email protected] https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners
