Re: The Community

Hi,

I haven't contributed a single line of code to opie (yet!), however:
- I wrote RamdiskRescue, which helps users to experience opie for the first
   time without flashing their device (support for more machines in dev.).
- I moderate this list :)

Would these contributions qualify me as a member?

Marcus.

Benjamin Long wrote:
> I've been hashing over some thoughts for a few days. The question has come to
> mind: "Who is part of the Opie Community". I've put Google to the task of
> finding out how other Open Source projects define "Community" and found
> differing opinions. Mostly, it seems to revolve around contributions to the
> project. However, many types of contributions are important to a project, not
> just raw lines of code. The best working definition I've found, so far, is
> from Ubuntu:
>
> "Membership in the Ubuntu community recognises participants for a variety of
> contributions, from code to artwork, advocacy, translations and
> organisational skills. If you are active in the Forums, or submitting icons
> or sounds or artwork, then you are eligible for Membership, which gives you a
> say in the governance of the project."[1]
>
> More details about what it takes to become an Ubuntu Member here:
> http://www.ubuntu.com/community/processes/newmember
>
> I, personally, really like where the Ubuntu project has gone with this. But
> people don't spontaneously become members. First, they have to _want_ to be
> members. So... I pose this question to everyone subscribed to this mailing
> list, and anyone else who reads this email:
>
> Who wants to be a member of the Opie Community?
>
> Please respond to the list, and don't be shy. We need as many people as we can
> get.
>
> Benjamin Long
> AKA: Bipolar
>
> [1] - http://www.ubuntu.com/community/processes
Received on Wed Jun 20 2007 - 19:47:43 EDT