Roger Oberholtzer wrote:
On Tue, 2009-02-10 at 16:59 -0800, Randall R Schulz wrote:
However, a vote of the sort you refer to in this context can be nothing more than advisory (informing the authority in question of the denizens' preferences), since this is a technical matter and must be resolved primarily on technical merits.
Absolutely. But the main response of many was "it has already been decided". I have been on this list a long time. I think since Novell bought SUSE. I do not recall such a vote. At least not put to the list.
Once they make the minutes to the board of maintainers meeting available pursuant to the adopted guiding principles value of transparency, we will all be able just to read where and when the decision was made and on what basis the decision rests. After all Novell and openSuSE value: <quote> ... transparency of the decision making processes, transparency of communication and transparency of work and collaboration processes. </quote> -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E. Rankin Law Firm, PLLC 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 Telephone: (936) 715-9333 Facsimile: (936) 715-9339 www.rankinlawfirm.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org