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On 3/23/06, Chris Gianelloni <wolf31o2@g.o> wrote: |
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> I see no problem with providing these sorts of overlays to |
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> bridge the gap between contributing users and developers. I *do* see a |
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> problem with simply allowing random overlays from any developer for |
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> anything. |
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That's a reasonable point, and it's an experience I've not personally |
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been on the receiving end of. |
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But the flip side is reasonable too. Our governing metastructure is |
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explicitly clear that: |
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a) Projects are not mandatory, and |
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b) That competing projects are allowed |
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I don't see how we can limit overlays to just packages "owned" by the |
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developers who own the overlay without violating those two policies. |
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Best regards, |
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Stu |
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