On 5 June 2011 17:31, Sam Ruby <ru...@intertwingly.net> wrote: > 2011/6/5 André Schnabel <andre.schna...@gmx.net>: > > > > In your questionary, the questions to me seem to be of two kinds: > > > > 1) questions that are targeted to individuals actions (sign Apache CLA, > > contribute code to Apache as well as to TDF ...) > > > > 2) fundamental questions on TDF (join Apache and consolidate there, > choose a > > name for the product ...) > > The ASF is not a consortium. There is no mechanism for a foundation > to participate as an entity, only individuals.
I think this is a very important point. It means TDF has to keep its clear and separate identity if there is to be a project supporting a copyleft licensed version of the code. The ASF OOo code is simply a resource to be taken and given a purpose that TDF members believe in. TDF members have the option of contributing to that code but they don't have to.
