[cab-discuss] Re: CAB conf call - communication

[Simon Phipps]

On Feb 9, 2007, at 11:29, John Plocher wrote:

> In some sense, the tables are turned.  First, we have the OGB speaking
> without Simon.   Now, we seem to have Simon speaking without the OGB.
> It would be humorous if it wasn't so disruptive to our community.

I respectfully disagree; the actions are not equivalent. I was not  
and am not negotiating on the behalf of Sun or the OGB. In particular  
I did not take any action binding on Sun or the OGB. The meeting was  
useful as it confirmed forcefully that the FSF is well-disposed  
towards OpenSolaris. I have already communicated the outcome of this  
meeting to the community in earlier e-mails and intend to report  
verbally to the OGB next week in much more detail. No-one has been  
excluded - rather, the opportunity for the OGB to now consult with  
the FSF if it chooses has been created.

As part of my job I routinely meet all sorts of people, including the  
FSF, and seek advice on many topics. I will continue to do so since I  
am most definitely not the smartest person around here and need the  
advice of anyone with insight.

S.