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Debian’s new draft trademark policy
If you’ve ever stumbled upon http://www.debian.org/trademark , you might be aware that, as a project, we’ve been working on a proper trademark policy since quite a while. Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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Zacchiroli: working with FSF on Debian Free-ness assessment
I think we should either get Debian in FSF [free-distros list][1], or document (from our POV) why Debian is not there. I’m looking for Debian volunteers interested in the topic and willing to participate in a joint Debian / FSF team that will work toward that goal without prejudices Read more here Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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(overlapping) bits from the DPL: April 2012
Dear project members, last bits of the past DPL term and first bits of the current term, all in one. Here is a report of what has happened in DPL land last April. Highlight: call for DPL helpers =============================== Before the report, though, let me point out that your friendly neighborhood DPL could use some help. As discussed during campaign, there are some intrinsic transparency and scalability limits in the DPL institution, when run by a single person. Before trying something new to fix that, I’d like to give a last try to an old “tactic”: calling for help. If you’re considering running for DPL or if you’re simply interested in the job the DPL does and willing to help with that, please let me know. Ideally, if I find a group of people I’m happy to work with, … Read entire article »
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The Debian Project reelects Stefano Zacchiroli as Project Leader
In accordance with its constitution [1], the Debian Project has just reelected Stefano Zacchiroli for a third year as Debian Project Leader. More than 80% of voters put him as their first choice (or equal first) on their ballot papers. This is the first time in the history of the project that a candidate wins in three consecutive years. 1: http://www.debian.org/devel/constitution Stefano’s large majority over his opponents shows how satisfied the Debian project is with his work so far, and its wish for him to represent the project during one last term — Stefano has already announced he won’t be seeking reelection again next year. Wouter Verhelst and Gergely Nagy also gained a lot of support from Debian project members, both coming hundreds of votes ahead of the “None of the above” ballot choice. Stefano has … Read entire article »
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Debian Project Leader Election 2012 Results
Hi, The winner of the election is Stefano Zacchiroli. His new term will start on April 17th, 2012. The details of the results shall soon be available at: http://vote.debian.org/2012/vote_001 In the mean time the results are also available at: http://master.debian.org/~secretary/leader2012/results.txt http://master.debian.org/~secretary/leader2012/results.png The tally sheet is at: http://master.debian.org/~secretary/leader2012/tally.txt The list of people voting is at: http://master.debian.org/~secretary/leader2012/voters.txt Stats for the DPL votes: |——+——+——–+——-+——–+———+——–+———–| | | Num | | Valid | Unique | Rejects | % | Multiple | | Year | DDs | Quorum | Votes | Voters | | Voting | of Quorum | |——+——+——–+——-+——–+———+——–+———–| | 1999 | 347 | 27.942 | | 208 | … Read entire article »
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Debian Project Leader Elections 2012: Second call for votes
Hi, This is the second call for votes for the Debian Project Leader Elections 2012. Voting period starts 00:00:00 UTC on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 This vote is being conducted as required by the Debian Constitution. You may see the constitution at http://www.debian.org/devel/constitution. For voting questions or problems contact secretary@debian.org. The details of the candidate platform can be found at: http://www.debian.org/vote/2012/platforms/ Also, note that you can get a fresh ballot any time before the end of the vote by sending a signed mail to ballot@vote.debian.org with the subject “leader2012″. HOW TO VOTE First, read the full text of the platform. To cast a vote, it is necessary to send this ballot … Read entire article »
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Debian Project Leader Elections 2012: Call for votes
Hi, This is the first call for votes for the Debian Project Leader Elections 2012. Voting period starts 00:00:00 UTC on Sunday, April 1st, 2012 Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 This vote is being conducted as required by the Debian Constitution. You may see the constitution at http://www.debian.org/devel/constitution. For voting questions or problems contact secretary@debian.org. The details of the candidate platform can be found at: http://www.debian.org/vote/2012/platforms/ Also, note that you can get a fresh ballot any time before the end of the vote by sending a signed mail to ballot@vote.debian.org with the subject “leader2012″. HOW TO VOTE First, read the full text of the platform. To cast a vote, it is necessary to send this ballot filled … Read entire article »
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Three in race for post of Debian leader
After a year when there was just a single candidate, the incumbent, standing for the post, 2012 will see three developers slug it out for the post of leader of the Debian GNU/Linux Project. Read more here Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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delegation for the Press Team
Dear Developers, the Press Team is changing! Francesca Ciceri and Neil McGovern have accepted the promotion from assistants to press officers. At the same time, Alexander Reichle-Schmehl and Meike Reichle have decided to step down from the team, after many years of tireless contributions. Please join me in welcoming our new press overl{adies,ords}, as well as in thanking Alexander and Meike for their numerous past contributions. We have also took this chance to clarify the role and responsibilities of the press team. The “job description” is reported below, as part of the formal delegation. ———————————————————————— Press Team delegation ===================== I hereby appoint the following developers as members of the Debian Press Team: - Francesca Ciceri - Martin Schulze - Neil McGovern Any previous delegation to the same team, not explicitly listed above, is revoked. The delegation is not time-limited. It will be effective until … Read entire article »
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Debian Project Leader Elections 2012: Rebuttals
Hi, The candidates made rebuttals and they are now available as part of their platform at: http://www.debian.org/vote/2012/vote_001 Kurt Roeckx,Debian Project Secretary Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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Three candidates for the post of Debian project leader
After last year’s uncontested election, three candidates have put themselves forward for the highest office in the Debian community this year. Read more here Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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Debian Project Leader Elections 2012: Candidates
Hi, We’re now into the campaigning period. The candidates this year are: - Wouter Verhelst - Gergely Nagy - Stefano Zacchiroli More details about the vote can be found at: http://www.debian.org/vote/2012/vote_001 I will make the platforms of the candidates available there as I receive them. Kurt Roeckx Debian Project Secretary Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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Debian project leader Stefano Zacchiroli and the controversy over Debian Multimedia
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The more interesting bits this month include a controversy over duplication between the Debian Multimedia archive and Debian proper. Stefano suggests that what package belongs where be worked out, or that Debian Multimedia shed its Debian name and move on. Read more here Read the full story here. … Read entire article »
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