On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Rodent of Unusual Size wrote:
> Dirk-Willem van Gulik wrote: > > > > I am not sure that this type of project is the right sort of thing for ASF > > wide attention and support. Research projects such as this are valuable > > playgrounds - but do not map to operational systems or components with a > > wider use. > i do not see anything in our charter that limits us to only 'operation > systems or components.' and i argue that this sort of social analysis > tool may have a very wide potential use indeed. I agree; and perhaps the wording is a bit 'off' and should be seen in its context; what I mean is that the code managed should have a long term goal - and need a group of volunteer to maintain it for a long time. I.e. a research/expriment is generally more short lived, has a type of audience which is less in need of the ASF infrastructure which is mostly focused n that 'bigger and more resiliant than a few volunteer aspects'. Widely used code, especially for ops purposes, often fits that category. Dw --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
