[ogb-discuss] Project proposal - Integration (MFI driver for LSI network chipsets)

[Nicolas Williams]

On Tue, Jan 08, 2008 at 11:15:28AM -1000, Joseph Kowalski wrote:
> The process is still morphing, but I don't understand the complaining
> about the inadequates of the process when compared to similar organizations.
> Apache is a closed club (maybe not that different than OpenSolaris in
> the minds of some), but is based on veto power (or a veto of two) while
> OpenSolaris is by majority. Do I need to say anything about the review
> policy of Linux itself?

A cynic might wonder if the complaints might not arise precisely because
the process is open (which, you see, means anyone can join the party to
rain on the parade), and then that cynic might wonder if a closed
process, or no definite process wouldn't be better.  I did just that and
then decided that I still prefer having an ARC :)

I think mud flinging is to be expected, and we need to learn to deal
with it, quite possibly by simply ignoring it (it's what I've decided to
do).  A weekly or monthly automated posting of an FAQ might suffice to
counteract any otherwise unanswered FUD.

Other open organizations (e.g., the IETF) go so far as to ban mailing
list postings by trouble makers.  The OpenSolaris community does not,
and that is a real luxury.  It'd be a shame if it had to come to that.

Nico
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