Re: gnome-doc-list digest, Vol 1 #1058 - 1 msg

[Pat Costello <Patrick Costello Sun COM>]

John Fleck wrote:
> Folks -
> 
> With GNOME 2.4 completed, I would like to step down as GDP coordinator.
> I've a book idea I'd like to explore, and to do it right I need to shed
> some GNOME responsibility. I'm not leaving, but I need to scale back.
> 
> I would like to recommend Shaun McCance as the new GDP coordinator. He
> has quickly and effectively taken over much of the most important work
> already, providing our technical infrastructure with the energetic and
> competent love it has so needed. Shaun has a lot of good ideas, and I
> think he's in a position to help us all move forward.
> 
> We do not have a formal process for succession, so perhaps a discussion
> here might be in order. Or I could, my arm clad in the purest shimmering
> samite, hold aloft Excalibur from the bosom of the water signifying by
> Divine Providence that he, Shaun, is to carry Excalibur. Whatever.
> 
> Serving as GDP Fearless Leader has been a hoot. Thanks for the
> privilege.
> 

Speaking on behalf of the documentation team at Sun, we will be happy to continue looking after style guide maintenance, helping to develop terminology, providing content for core ORMs, user guide, system admin guide, and the accessibility guide. In other words, Shaun can count on continued strong support from our side, should he agree to be the GDPFL. 

Pat