Re: getting ready for announcement

[Bart Decrem <bart eazel com>]

Hi Andy,

Makes sense to me.  Unless people object, I'll make sure to include this in the
charter.

bd


Andy Tai wrote:

> Hi, as a GNOME user, I think the following statements should appear in
> the charter, as is or in some other form, but clearly stated:
>
> 1. GNOME is part of the GNU Project.
> 2. GNOME aims to create a free desktop, the user interface component of a free
> operating system (or the GNU system). ("Free" as defined by the FSF or
> the Debian Free Software Guidelines)  (not meaning for free system only)
> 3. GNOME supports the goals of the GNU Project, as defined by the FSF (borrowed
> from the gcc mission statement)
>
> These are what GNOME is all about, and should be clearly mentioned in its
> charter. I believe the GNOME leadership (Miguel) supports the above in the
> charter.
>
> Companies do not have to fully agree with the above, but their activities in
> the GNOME Foundation  should not conflict with the above.  Gcc is a great
> GNU project with wide industry involvement, while remaining GNU, and GNOME
> can do the same.
>
> Just my very small fraction of a cent
>
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I'd like to circulate a new draft of the Gnome Foundation charter early
> > next week and use that as the basis for the announcement of the Gnome
> > Foundation on August 15 at LWE.
> >
> > http://mail.gnome.org/pipermail/foundation-list/2000-July/000374.html
> > Let me know if you have edits for the charter draft or other comments,
> >
> > Bart
> >
> >