John Ferlito wrote:
>
> On Mon, Jun 11, 2001 at 12:22:00PM +1000, Danny Yee wrote:
> > I wonder if any free software developers will ever be recognised in
> > government honours lists -- Andrew Tridgell or someone like that...
>
> I'm not sure how it works, but I'm guessing someone would have
> to nominate them right?
That is basically the method. Something like Linux Australia could put
forward a name each time (like now). I think it is something like ten
years service minimum.
It isn't something you discuss in public. The nominee gets
quitely/obliquely asked (by the gov dept) if they will accept just
before announcement.
You can ask you local member for info for starters.
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