[Incubator] MOTION: GeoNode Graduation from OSGeo Incubation
Angelos Tzotsos
gcpp.kalxas at gmail.com
Sat Oct 22 05:54:00 PDT 2016
Hi all,
I have completed the Release Process part of the Incubation Checklist.
Cameron, can you please review this so we can proceed with a new motion?
Please let me know if we need to add more details.
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/GeoNode_Incubation_Checklist#Release_Procedure
Best regards,
Angelos
On 10/21/2016 01:03 PM, Angelos Tzotsos wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Since there is a -1 on the table about our OSGeo incubation, I would
> like to volunteer to compile a Release Procedure that is up to the
> standards of the incubation committee.
>
> Best,
> Angelos
>
> On 09/04/2016 01:25 AM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've just checked the check list. GeoNode looks to be in great shape.
>> I'd also like to comment that through my involvement packaging
>> GeoNode on OSGeo-Live that we have seen a responsive and health
>> community project.
>>
>> However, it seems there isn't a link to the release process here:
>>
>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/GeoNode_Incubation_Checklist#Release_Procedure
>>
>>
>> So I'm currently -1 on graduation till answers are added to the
>> Release Procedure. (I'm assuming this is just an oversight).
>>
>> While not approved by the incubation committee, I have added
>> suggestions for a next version of the incubation list here:
>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Project_Graduation_Checklist
>> While nothing on this list should prevent current incubation, I
>> suggest running your eye over it and see if there is anything else
>> worth addressing.
>> In particular, I suggest that somewhere in your processes you link to
>> the OSGeo code of conduct.
>>
>> On 2/09/2016 2:59 PM, Jody Garnett wrote:
>>> You are correct David, twice:
>>> - incubation finding issues is the point, we do not ask that the
>>> issues are fixed during incubation only that they are listed as
>>> known problems (so potential users are aware and can decide to help
>>> out or steer clear as appropriate).
>>> - none of the issues I found were that interesting, indeed my check
>>> went a bit further then I was able to email (for example confirming
>>> with Jeff that the sample data was obtained under asuitable license)
>>>
>>> That said I would applicate an extra set of eyes on the checklist, I
>>> am interested in any work that needed to be done during incubation
>>> (such as you updating the headers - although I guess that was due to
>>> the code changing ownership).
>>>
>>> It is my hope to continue working through the checklist and respond
>>> with a firm +1, currently I am at an enthusiastic +0 :)
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jody Garnett
>>>
>>> On 30 August 2016 at 09:07, David William Bitner
>>> <bitner at dbspatial.com <mailto:bitner at dbspatial.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Just to bump this a bit as many were traveling when the motion
>>> went out.
>>>
>>> The GeoNode team is actively addressing the concerns that Jody
>>> brought up, all of which are valuable items, but I do not believe
>>> any are showstoppers. If there are any additional concerns, please
>>> bring them up here.
>>>
>>> Here is the current status on votes:
>>>
>>> * Bruce Bannerman
>>> * Bob (CI-StPaul) Basques +1
>>> * Landon Blake +1
>>> * Howard Butler
>>> * Arnulf Christl +1
>>> * Jody Garnett (chair)
>>> * Dimitris Kotzinos
>>> * Tom Kralidis +1
>>> * Julien-Samuel Lacroix +1
>>> * Mark Lucas
>>> * Steve Lime +1
>>> * Daniel Morissette
>>> * Markus Schneider
>>> * Cameron Shorter
>>> * Jeroen Ticheler
>>> * Norman Vine
>>> * Frank Warmerdam
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 8:09 AM, Julien-Samuel Lacroix
>>> <jlacroix at mapgears.com <mailto:jlacroix at mapgears.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> +1
>>>
>>> Julien
>>>
>>> On 2016-08-25 11:28 AM, David William Bitner wrote:
>>>
>>> Dear Incubation Committee,
>>>
>>> As the mentor for GeoNode Incubation, I would like to make
>>> a motion to
>>> graduate GeoNode from the OSGeo incubation process with
>>> Jeff Johnson to
>>> act as the Project Officer.
>>>
>>> You will find the Incubation Checklist at:
>>>
>>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/GeoNode_Incubation_Checklist
>>> <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/GeoNode_Incubation_Checklist>
>>>
>>> During the incubation process much work has been done to
>>> solidify the
>>> intellectual property behind GeoNode.
>>>
>>> * copyright was transferred from the now dissolved
>>> OpenPlans
>>> * a Contributor License Agreement has been adopted and a
>>> process
>>> created to collect from all contributors
>>> * all files have been checked for headers
>>> * the release process documentation has been shored up
>>>
>>> GeoNode has a tremendous "bus quotient" as there are core
>>> developers
>>> distributed globally. Many of the institutional direct
>>> users have
>>> developed strong expertise in GeoNode along with many
>>> companies that
>>> have developed support programs built around GeoNode.
>>> There is no single
>>> point of failure for this project.
>>>
>>> The GeoNode has managed to work in the open from inception
>>> in a way that
>>> has enabled enormous amounts of collaboration both between
>>> institutions
>>> using GeoNode and companies/individuals providing support
>>> for GeoNode.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> --
>>> ************************************
>>> David William Bitner
>>> dbSpatial LLC
>>> 612-424-9932 <tel:612-424-9932>
>>>
>>>
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Angelos Tzotsos, PhD
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