[Board] Re: Status of Mapbuilder as an OSGeo project

[Arnulf Christl]

Cameron Shorter wrote:
> Yes, on my todo list is to create an OSGeo process for removing a 
> project to the retired status, and identifying the steps to follow to 
> achieve this. I apologise, I've been slack in my duties.
> One of my stumbling blocks has been to identify all the places where a 
> project is mentioned, and who to contact to get it removed. 

The same problem currently arises with the logo update. Nobody has a list where it is being used and it is a Sisyphus' job contacting all places who should update them. Markus has done a great job categorizing everything which helps a lot. 

(There 
> should be a mirroring process for graduating projects).

+1

I mentioned this on Incubation a few times but to no avail. Maybe we can get something done in the wake of your progress. ;-)

Best regards, 
Arnulf. 

> Venkatesh, (or others), I don't suppose such a list/process has been 
> compiled yet?
> 
> Arnulf Christl wrote:
>> Venkatesh Raghavan wrote:
>>> My previous mail bounced back.
>>>
>>> Venkatesh Raghavan wrote:
>>>> Hi Board, Webcom,
>>>>
>>>> Since Steven M. Ottens has presented the
>>>> "MapBuilder's obituary" at FOSS4G2008 and
>>>> announced the termination of the Mapbuilder
>>>> project, would it not be appropriate that
>>>> MapBuilder is no longer shown as an OSGeo
>>>> Software Project.
>>>>
>>>> Also could somebody (in webcom?) update the
>>>> "Community Spotlights" to show the 2008 Sol
>>>> Katz award winner.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Venka
>>
>> Venka,
>> thank you for the notice. The official way to get the 2008 Sol Katz 
>> award winner up on the website is to file a ticket for WebCom. Lets 
>> see whether our structures work:
>> http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/ticket/311
>>
>> There has been some discussion wrt MapBuilder but I am not sure on the 
>> outcome. I added Cameron Shorter to this mail, maybe he can shed some 
>> light on how they plan to address this.
>> Best regards, Arnulf. 
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