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Pier Fumagalli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> "GOMEZ Henri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > So who should decide of next standards and apis for oss ?
> > w3c,
> 
> Good candidate... Too bad that they don't own the word "JAVA".
> 
> > ASF,
> 
> We don't do API, we do products FWIW... This major shift should be a thing to
> be seriously considered by the members....

I am not sure it should happen within the ASF (but maybe I am wrong).  For
example the ASF wouldn't start developing hardware... it would be a huge leap.
I think developing standards would be a similar leap... am I wrong?

> > exolab,
> 
> After a long association with them I hope... NOT!

I was going to say the same thing ;)
<snip/>

> Why not? That's all the Foundation is fighting for ATM... Complaining about
> things like that will not change the world in which we are living in... What
> the Foundation is doing is _right_, and thanks to the invaluable contributions
> of people such as Jason Hunter, James Duncan Davidson, Sam Ruby, Chuck Murcho
> we can say that we're slowly getting there...
> 
> Complaining on a mailing list doesn't help, maybe suggesting being propositive
> and active on another might...

It is easy to get frustrated... especially when dealing with these HUGE
organizations.  Kind of like moving a mountain.  ... I do think activism is
important.

Keep up the good work guys!  Lets keep the pressure on! :)

Kevin

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