Re: [gentoo-dev] Enterprise Installer [was "LWE Aftermath" on -core]

[Sven Vermeulen]

On Fri, Aug 06, 2004 at 08:08:32PM -0400, Chris Gianelloni wrote:
> Creating a project does nothing but give something a name.  We already
> have a Gentoo Server project and a Gentoo Enterprise project, not to
> mention at least one GLEP which all fall under the scope of creating a
> corporate-friendly Gentoo.

These projects are good examples of "baby step" evolution. Good ideas but
little resources provide no succes. If Gentoo wants to become a major market
player, we should focus on our current projects and make those of high
quality. 

Why would we be able to become a major player if we can't keep some of our
current projects alive? I'm talking about a minority of projects here, most
of our projects are very vivid and provide good quality. But, for some
reason, those projects that I am talking about have to do with the road we
are talking about here.

> > I certainly don't have a problem with a frozen tree; I think it's a good idea.
> Great!  Should we bring it up at an upcoming manager's meeting?

If I'm not mistaken it has already been brought up. The issue then was that
we didn't have enough resources to maintain the frozen tree. If you believe
this has changed, please do so.

But remember that, if you bring this up without a decent plan, the meeting
will probably tell you to write up a plan. Don't expect the manager meeting
to discuss and provide one for you. A short discussion (1 ~ 2 hours) is far 
too little to mention every possible aspect.

Wkr,
      Sven Vermeulen


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