[BCC Apache OpenOffice PMC] It is important for the OpenOffice PMC to identify and assess warning signs about risks to the project's continuing operation. It is also important that the state of the project be shared with and understood by the full Apache OpenOffice community. There is much wisdom that the community can offer.
The last two status reports to the Apache Software Foundation Board have presented the Chair's identification of warning signs [1, 2]. I am requesting that the community, participating on this list, review and consider how to solidify the picture and to consider ways forward. One way to start this is for individuals to review the last quarterly report at [1]. Single out a warning sign or area of risk and start a discussion. For the assessment of warning signs and risks in the last Board Report * If there is disagreement with an assessment item, explain what the specific, concrete evidence is for confirming there is no concern. * If the assessment item is of concern, suggest further specific, concrete analysis would serve to confirm the risk's presence. What better data is called for? * Suggestions of other risks and warning signs that are internal to the operation of the project itself, rather than external matters, are welcome. With regard to risks, remedies, and risk reduction, perhaps after initial discussion, also consider * What are the most acute risks -- what is a prioritization for addressing risks? In particular, a risk that dominates all others is important to zero in on. * What is existing available capacity (including your own) and capabilities for addressing priority concerns? I don't want to suggest anything more specific. I am seeking the community wisdom in appraising the situation and in organizing the issues. BACKGROUND MATERIAL [1] A full quarterly (July-September) is included in the October 2015 Board minutes approved at the November 2015 Board Meeting. An extract of just the Apache OpenOffice report is available as a text file at <http://s.apache.org/W41>. [2] An interim report to the board is included in the September 2015 Board minutes approved at the November 2015 Board Meeting. An extract of just the Apache OpenOffice report is available as a text file at <http://s.apache.org/FRF>. This information was updated and expanded in [1]. [3] Extracts of AOO-related material from all board reports since Apache OpenOffice became a Top Level Project, including [1] and [2] are collected at <//svn.apache.org/repos/asf/openoffice/pmc/BoardReportsArchive>. -- Dennis E. Hamilton orc...@apache.org dennis.hamil...@acm.org +1-206-779-9430 https://keybase.io/orcmid PGP F96E 89FF D456 628A X.509 certs used and requested for signed e-mail --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@openoffice.apache.org
