[OpenLayers-Dev] GeoExt proposal

Erik Uzureau euzuro at gmail.com
Mon Mar 30 17:45:16 EDT 2009


+1

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 12:00, Tim Schaub <tschaub at opengeo.org> wrote:

> Hey-
>
> So, I'm picking up the GeoExt governance proposal again.
>
> Please see the links below for a history of the issue [1], [2].
>
> The executive summary follows: GeoExt is a new project that brings
> OpenLayers functionality to Ext JS widgets and data utilities.  The
> GeoExt PSC would like to assign copyright for the code to OSGeo.  OSGeo
> suggested that out of courtesy, the GeoExt PSC make a proposal to an
> OSGeo member project asking the member project to accept a role in the
> governance of the new project.
>
> The responsibilities of this role (for the OpenLayers PSC and for the
> GeoExt PSC) are described here:
>
> http://www.geoext.org/trac/geoext/wiki/governance
>
> What does this mean for the OpenLayers PSC?
> -------------------------------------------
> The OpenLayers PSC will ask the GeoExt PSC to provide evidence that code
> contributions are free from encumbrances.  Further, the OpenLayers PSC
> will provide guidance to the GeoExt PSC if it appears that GeoExt is in
> violation of any other criteria of an OSGeo member project.
>
> What does this means for the GeoExt PSC?
> ----------------------------------------
> The GeoExt PSC will gather signed license agreements from code
> contributors.  It will provide a report (periodically or generated on
> demand) all contributors and status of their CLA.  In addition, the
> GeoExt PSC will continue to govern the project in a way that conforms
> with the guidelines for OSGeo member projects.
>
> What does this *not* mean?
> --------------------------
> The OpenLayers PSC will *not* be responsible for examining the commit
> logs, tracking down code contributors, asking individuals to sign the
> CLA, or any duties that have to do with technical aspects of managing
> the GeoExt project.  The OpenLayers PSC will also *not* vote on issues
> before the GeoExt PSC.
>
> Why is this happening?
> ----------------------
> See the links below for a little history.  Basically, anyone can assign
> copyright to OSGeo.  Frank Warmerdam suggested that the OSGeo would
> probably be happier about having copyright assigned if a current member
> project accepted some role in the governance of the new project (the one
> assigning copyright).  OSGeo doesn't have any real responsibility for
> the non-member projects that assign it copyright.  By extension,
> OpenLayers does not assume any real liability under this agreement (its
> status as a member project is not jeopardized if the terms of the
> agreement are not met).  This is largely a courtesy to the OSGeo.
>
>
> So, as a member of the OpenLayers PSC, I'd like to propose that we
> accept this role in the governance of the GeoExt PSC.  I'm happy to
> answer any more specific questions about what this means.
>
> Thanks for the vote and/or questions.
>
> Tim
>
> [1] http://n2.nabble.com/copyright-question-td2088465.html
> [2] http://n2.nabble.com/proposal-for-GeoExt-governance-td2477185.html
>
>
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