If there is anything that I can do on a volunteer basis that doesn't take "too much" time - I still work a 40 hr week, I'll be happy to do anything available.
Jay - mozillachampions.mozdev.org On 06.04.2010 13:28, David Boswell wrote: --- Original Message --- > We did spend some time looking for sponsors, but like running the site, that > took up a fair amount of time we didn't have. If anyone here is interested > in contacting potential sponsors, that is one way to get involved with the > site. > > David > > > >> >>>It seems like an awful waste seeing that their web site template worked >>so well for such a long time. Looks like somebody has to look for >>sponsors. Did anybody offer the site to google? If there is not other >>sponsor, I bet they'd love to buy it. >> >>>If the site itself could be frozen and still be open to new AMO >>extension submissions that would be my personal favorite solution. But >>of course I am aware there is administrative overhead involved (even >>without developing the site further) and I am aware that probably makes >>for the major part of the cost, seeing that hosting itself is >>relatively cheap these days. >> >>>cheers, >>> Axel >> >> >> >>>>>Does 'read-only' mode mean that no more CVS check-ins will be possible? >>> >>>>> - Godmar >>> >>> >>>On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 1:12 PM, David >>>Boswell <[email protected]> >>wrote: >>> >>>The Mozilla Foundation has generously provided funding over >>>>the years to support mozdev, but they are separate organizations. >>>> >>>>>>>I'd prefer to put the site into read-only mode instead of shutting it >>>>down so it can serve as an archive. Additionally, if there is a need >>>>for this we would look into providing migration services for any >>>>project owners wanting to take their code and project history somewhere >>>>else. >>>> >>>>>>>David >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>>Thank >>>>>you for the effort you put into this site over the years. >>>>> >>>>>>>>>One comment: I, like perhaps others, had assumed that mozdev is run by >>>>>the Mozilla foundation (up until about 1 year ago when the issue was >>>>>clarified to mine and others surprise). Given the amount of funding >>>>>Mozilla has, it really seems more appropriate they should be supporting >>>>>their add-on developer community with resources and time - it is, after >>>>>all, they who benefit the most. >>>>> >>>>>>>>>When you shut down the site, will it be possible to obtain a snapshot >>>>>of the CVS repository and the mailing list archive? We have a fair >>>>>amount of development history in there we would hate to lose. >>>>> >>>>>>>>> - Godmar >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 12:51 PM, David >>>>>Boswell <[email protected]> >>>>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> http://www.mozdev.org/drupal/blog/Mozdev-Participation-or-Bust >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>I wanted to follow up on this to highlight one part of this blog post >>>>>>most relevant to project owners: >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>"Going forward, if no individuals or groups step forward it is likely >>>>>>>>>>>that the site will wind-down. This would look something like putting >>>>>>the site into read-only mode for archive purposes, and helping project >>>>>>>>>>>owners migrate to other hosting solutions. Only as a last resort >>>>>>>>>>>would >>>>>>>>>>>the site be shut down completely." >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>I realize we've posted similar calls for involvement in the past, but >>>>>>this really is the last opportunity to get involved. At this point, >>>>>>moving to read-only mode is a definite possibility. >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>Feel free to write back with any questions or comments. >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>David >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>Project_owners mailing list >>>>>>[email protected] >>>>>>https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>>_______________________________________________ >>>>>>>Project_owners mailing list >>>>[email protected] >>>>https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>Project_owners mailing list >>>[email protected] >>>https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners >> >> >>-- >>top moz >>================================== >>Axel Grude >>Senior Software Developer >>GenBase Solutions Ltd >>Registered in Ireland, No. 317957 >>Registered address: Parkmore Business Park West, Galway. >>www.genbase.ie >>phone: 091 746 965 >>================================== >> >>sig: try firefox. it supports www standards better! >> >>disclaimer: personal opinion, not my employer's >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Project_owners mailing list > [email protected] > https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners -- Jay Garcia - Netscape/Flock Champion www.ufaq.org Netscape - Flock - Firefox - Thunderbird - Seamonkey Support _______________________________________________ Project_owners mailing list [email protected] https://www.mozdev.org/mailman/listinfo/project_owners
