From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.4 (2020-01-24) on inbox.vuxu.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-0.5 required=5.0 tests=DKIM_SIGNED,DKIM_VALID, FREEMAIL_FORGED_FROMDOMAIN,FREEMAIL_FROM,HEADER_FROM_DIFFERENT_DOMAINS, HTML_MESSAGE,MAILING_LIST_MULTI,RCVD_IN_DNSWL_NONE, T_SCC_BODY_TEXT_LINE autolearn=ham autolearn_force=no version=3.4.4 Received: from tb-ob1.topicbox.com (tb-ob1.topicbox.com [64.147.108.173]) by inbox.vuxu.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id F00E428C4B for ; Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:08:22 +0100 (CET) Received: from tb-mx1.topicbox.com (tb-mx1.nyi.icgroup.com [10.90.30.61]) by tb-ob1.topicbox.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1D4FC3EEC9 for ; Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:08:22 -0500 (EST) (envelope-from bounce.mM6305b7aa57484a81be44e369.r522be890-2105-11eb-b15e-8d699134e1fa@9fans.bounce.topicbox.com) Received: by tb-mx1.topicbox.com (Postfix, from userid 1132) id 1B4C828EB739; Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:08:22 -0500 (EST) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed; d=9fans.net; h=from:to :subject:message-id:references:in-reply-to:date:mime-version :content-type:content-transfer-encoding:list-help:list-id :list-post:list-subscribe:reply-to:list-unsubscribe; s=dkim-1; t=1706256502; x=1706342902; bh=T1MBkftJhQ1Y8ca36wVRhMOgU8QZ0pKk mCQJ4sC6oFg=; b=V79v7EskgeNWoRTzH8Lvjr9U7CQVuX+cj5I3q+WsGLrABdVm Yaz8Ot9o2XKzmSzCk4dWqLH+7zNw4hp2/Qg5LiUXC6jvwIKEH1/fS1BXzi3N5vlC ZS/+LgfotOxp0fhlq2QhJgRY1YrXH3U/2sfbfI721C65Xon/4k4zPcqCml4= From: "Vester \"Vic\" Thacker" To: 9fans <9fans@9fans.net> Subject: Re: [9fans] Formation of a Plan 9 Core Team Message-Id: <17062564930.ACf5A79A0.23655@composer.9fans.topicbox.com> References: <17062539860.b17123c.899285@composer.9fans.topicbox.com> In-Reply-To: Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:08:13 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=17062564931.C05f.23655 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Topicbox-Policy-Reasoning: allow: sender is a member Topicbox-Message-UUID: 0da2b530-bc22-11ee-a40b-34f640decc0b Archived-At: =?UTF-8?B?PGh0dHBzOi8vOWZhbnMudG9waWNib3guY29tL2dyb3Vwcy85?= =?UTF-8?B?ZmFucy9UOGQyNzI0MTE4MzBjZWJmYy1NNjMwNWI3YWE1NzQ4NGE4MWJlNDRl?= =?UTF-8?B?MzY5Pg==?= List-Help: List-Id: "9fans" <9fans.9fans.net> List-Post: List-Software: Topicbox v0 List-Subscribe: Precedence: list Reply-To: 9fans <9fans@9fans.net> List-Unsubscribe: , Topicbox-Delivery-ID: 2:9fans:437d30aa-c441-11e9-8a57-d036212d11b0:522be890-2105-11eb-b15e-8d699134e1fa:M6305b7aa57484a81be44e369:1:Oup8uBOO-Onabgb4eDnK9ba0D4BR-EPfV6Iwl8SoL0g --17062564931.C05f.23655 Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:08:13 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable When looking at the FreeBSD project, the introduction of a Plan 9 Core Team= can offer several benefits:=20 1. *Centralized Technical Leadership*: A Core Team can provide clear techn= ical leadership and direction for the project. This ensures that developmen= t efforts are coordinated, focused, and aligned with the project's goals. 2. *Consistency and Stability*: With a dedicated Core Team, there is a bet= ter chance of maintaining consistency and stability in the development proc= ess. This can lead to more reliable and predictable updates. 3. *Efficient Decision-Making*: The Core Team can streamline decision-maki= ng processes, especially for critical technical decisions. This can help av= oid delays and conflicts that might arise in a more decentralized developme= nt model. 4. *Attracting Contributors*: Having a well-defined leadership structure c= an make the project more attractive to potential contributors, as they can = see a clear path for their contributions and how they can impact the projec= t's direction. 5. *Community Cohesion*: A Core Team can act as a unifying force within th= e community, bringing together contributors from various Plan 9 distributio= ns and projects. It fosters collaboration and cooperation. 6. *Long-Term Sustainability*: By focusing on technical governance, a Core= Team can help ensure the long-term sustainability of the project, making i= t less reliant on the efforts of a single individual or a small group. 7. *Representation*: The Core Team can include representatives from differ= ent Plan 9 distributions, ensuring that various voices and perspectives are= considered in the decision-making process. 8. *Resource Allocation*: The Core Team can allocate resources more effici= ently, directing efforts towards areas that are most critical to the projec= t's success. 9. *Enhanced Documentation*: With a centralized team, there's often a bett= er opportunity to maintain and improve project documentation, making it eas= ier for newcomers to understand and contribute to the project. 10. *Fostering Innovation*: A Core Team can actively promote innovation an= d new features, driving the evolution of the Plan 9 operating system in a d= irection that aligns with the community's needs and goals. --vic ------------------------------------------ 9fans: 9fans Permalink: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/T8d272411830cebfc-M6305b= 7aa57484a81be44e369 Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription --17062564931.C05f.23655 Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 03:08:13 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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= When looking at the FreeBSD project, the introduction of a Plan 9 Core Team= can offer several benefits:

  1. Centralized Technical Lead= ership: A Core Team can provide clear technical leadership and directio= n for the project. This ensures that development efforts are coordinated, f= ocused, and aligned with the project's goals.

  2. Consistenc= y and Stability: With a dedicated Core Team, there is a better chance o= f maintaining consistency and stability in the development process. This ca= n lead to more reliable and predictable updates.

  3. Efficient D= ecision-Making: The Core Team can streamline decision-making processes,= especially for critical technical decisions. This can help avoid delays an= d conflicts that might arise in a more decentralized development model.

  4. Attracting Contributors: Having a well-defined leadership s= tructure can make the project more attractive to potential contributors, as= they can see a clear path for their contributions and how they can impact = the project's direction.

  5. Community Cohesion: A Core = Team can act as a unifying force within the community, bringing together co= ntributors from various Plan 9 distributions and projects. It fosters colla= boration and cooperation.

  6. Long-Term Sustainability: By f= ocusing on technical governance, a Core Team can help ensure the long-term = sustainability of the project, making it less reliant on the efforts of a s= ingle individual or a small group.

  7. Representation: The C= ore Team can include representatives from different Plan 9 distributions, e= nsuring that various voices and perspectives are considered in the decision= -making process.

  8. Resource Allocation: The Core Team can = allocate resources more efficiently, directing efforts towards areas that a= re most critical to the project's success.

  9. Enhanced Docu= mentation: With a centralized team, there's often a better opportun= ity to maintain and improve project documentation, making it easier for new= comers to understand and contribute to the project.

  10. Fosterin= g Innovation: A Core Team can actively promote innovation and new featu= res, driving the evolution of the Plan 9 operating system in a direction th= at aligns with the community's needs and goals.

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