On Fri, 15 Feb 2008, Simon Phipps wrote:
>
> On Feb 15, 2008, at 01:32, Justin Erenkrantz wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Simon Phipps <webmink at sun.com>
>> wrote:
>>> * working together to fix the constitution and the legalistic
>>> attitude
>>> it has provoked so we can get back to the pursuit of software;
>>
>> I know I'm not on the OGB - so I know many (all?) couldn't care less
>> what I think (I even hesitate to post this message) - but on this
>> point, I think I'd personally like to see what the OGB can do within
>> the current governance structure. Restarting the governance isn't
>> something that should be done lightly. I think the OGB probably has
>> the power to do what they think is best for OpenSolaris, but are
>> scared to use that power since they've never really used it before.
>> Governance doesn't mean much until a problem arises...
>
> I apologise for leading you to that conclusion. I'm not suggesting a
> rewrite, at least not yet - just some policy decisions that make
> legalism less likely to dominate proceedings.
Likewise Justin - I appreciate and value your input. And I hope that
you consider running for the next OGB. You have a huge opportunity to
affect change within the project from the *inside* - as an OGB member.
And I think that you would make a very valuable OGB member.
And I recognize that you've been active on this project for a long
time. Many Thanks for your continued participation. Please stay
engaged and keep up the Good Work (TM).
Regards,
Al Hopper Logical Approach Inc, Plano, TX. al at logical-approach.com
Voice: 972.379.2133 Fax: 972.379.2134 Timezone: US CDT
OpenSolaris Governing Board (OGB) Member - Apr 2005 to Mar 2007
http://www.opensolaris.org/os/community/ogb/ogb_2005-2007/
