Hi, As you may know the Debian project democratically elects its Project Leader periodically once each year. The time has come again for the Project to elect a leader for the 2000/2001 term!
The four candidates this year are: Wichert Akkerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Current leader) Ben Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joel Klecker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Matthew Vernon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In order to help clarifiy the candidates positions and platforms we will be putting on an IRC Debate for the candiates to debate important topics regarding the distribution. Although the Debate itself will be moderated, and the topics have been preselected, there will be a period after the debate when the candidates will answer questions from the crowd. Thus, we are cordially inviting members of the linux 'press' community to participate in the question period, and ask things that have relelvence to the greater Open Source community. However, I am asking that this *NOT* be pre-announced on news sites, primarily due to the disapointing skript kiddie attacks that hampered the recent Bruce Perens IRC interview. After the debate is complete we will be creating an HTMLized transcript. If you would like to ask a question but are not able to participate in the Debate please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will try to ensure that it is asked. The time will be Tuesday, Feb. 15 at: 6am +1100 (sorry .au folks) 8pm +100 7pm 000 2pm -500 1pm -600 12pm -700 11am -800 On irc.debian.org (the candidates will be using the irc.linux.com server on the openprojects network) in the channel #debian-debate. Rob Levin from Linux Care will be moderating the debate. Thanks, Jason Coordinator, Debian DPL Debate
