On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 9:18 AM, Danny Angus <da...@apache.org> wrote:
> Hi Guys, > > So I have collated feedback from my email to labs list and I think what we > need to do first is answer the following questions.. > > 1.1/ What is the purpose of Labs, what are we offering that isn't available > elsewhere > Nothing and less than github. > 1.2/ Is that still relevant in today's ASF > I don't think so. > 1.3/ If yes to 2 why does it appear to be underutilised? > 1.4/ if no to 2 is there an alternate "mission" that labs could fulfil? > I don't think so. > > Having done that we can then take one of the following actions > > 2.1/ close down the project and move it to the attic > Github is easier, offers more features, allows for collaboration with anyone and you can publish a release. I hate to say it, but I don't see what Labs offers more than Github except you know that all commits are done by someone with an ICLA on file - which would simplify one incubating task. Niall > 2.2/ pivot the project to serve a new purpose > 2.3/ address the points raised in 1.3 above > > Questions i have for the group are... > > a) do you agree with this synopsis? > b) if so should we reach out to the whole committer-ship to encourage as > wide a participation in the debate as possible, or keep it to either the > members or just this self selected group? > > What do you think? > > d. >
