It tough getting emails on two mailing lists. > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Dave Fisher <w...@apache.org> > Subject: Re: Proposal for Apache Incubator: OpenOffice Cloud+AI > Date: August 9, 2025 at 8:49:07 PM PDT > To: onno.pel...@e-idgroup.com, Incubator General > <gene...@incubator.apache.org> > > I’m a member of both the Incubator PMC and the OpenOffice PMC. > > While very intriguing this proposal seems to have non-starters for an ASF > project while also needing to be sponsored by the OpenOffice PMC. > > You will get a lot of feedback, but I think a “Zoom” meeting for your > education is quite necessary as there appears to be a lot you need to know > about the ASF. > > Thank you. > > Best, > Dave > >> On Aug 9, 2025, at 1:10 PM, Onno Pelser <onno.pel...@e-idgroup.com >> <mailto:onno.pel...@e-idgroup.com>> wrote: >> >> Dear, >> >> I’m reaching out to submit a proposal for incubation under the Apache >> Software Foundation for “OpenOffice Cloud+AI” — a modernization initiative >> for Apache OpenOffice. >> >> Our Davos-based team, an official IBM Partner and part of the IBM Startups >> Program, has developed a Lab + Campus Challenge model to accelerate >> open-source innovation while engaging new contributors. >> >> Highlights of the proposal: >> >> 10-member Special Lab Team of experienced open-source developers >> >> Integration of cloud-native real-time collaboration features into OpenOffice >> >> AI enhancements for writing, spreadsheets, and compliance >> >> Low-cost, regulation-ready editions for education and government >> >> Global student engagement via the Campus Challenge program >> >> We believe this initiative will significantly expand OpenOffice’s >> capabilities, strengthen the community, and align with ASF’s mission to >> produce software for the public good. >> >> Attached is the full proposal document for your review. We would welcome the >> opportunity to discuss next steps for incubation. >> >> Thank you for your time and consideration. >> >> >> <E-ID Lab- Apache OpenOffice Lab Team Initiative (1).pdf> >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Onno Pelser >> >> MB +31650868989 (Whatsapp) >> >> Davos - Switzerland >> >> https://www.e-idlab.com <https://www.e-idlab.com/> >> >> >
