Fedora Board Meeting Recap 2010-03-25

[Paul W. Frields]

On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 09:10:18AM -0400, Josh Boyer wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 02:28:39PM -0400, Paul W. Frields wrote:
> >=== FESCo Update Policy ===
> >* STATUS: FESCo has posted a policy
> >** https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Package_update_acceptance_criteria
> >** Planning is still underway
> >** Board members should keep an eye on progress
> >*** Does the plan so far meet our vision/requirements?
> >*** Implementation details will really be the key
> >*** Be mindful of people costs/requirements
> >** pfrields: Outlined Board responsibilities above
> >** mdomsch: Testimony to quality of FESCo discussion and vote -- no resulting uproar
> 
> It should be noted that the changes the policy requires aren't implemented yet.
> It's possible that the wider community isn't 100% aware that changes are
> coming.

I think that's a fair possibility.  It's incumbent upon us (including
FESCo, the Board, and other concerned folks here on the list) to make
sure we are spreading the word appropriately about these changes so no
one is surprised by them.

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