[Fedora-spins] Fedora Ro Spin State?

[Paul Frields]

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Paul W. Frields <stickster at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 01, 2010 at 10:59:28AM +0100, Jeroen van Meeuwen wrote:
>> On 01/28/2010 09:45 AM, Adrian wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > This been said I conclude that the spin can only live in git or l10n, so
>> > I'll end the pursuit for the full live image. But I'll continue the
>> > documentation task on how to build a live localized iso. The
>> > documentation will be available on our community site in an easy to
>> > read/implement format for which we'll offer support.
>> >
>>
>> Adrian, Paul,
>>
>> it would be beneficial to go through the Trademark approval stage.
>>
>> That said, it could enable Adrian to build and test the spin once, press
>> a couple of hundred, and not having to call his spin a Re-Mix.
>>
>> That said, since localized spins normally only toggle the locale, I'm
>> thinking that Trademark approval should not be too difficult and that
>> localized spins might even fall into the category of automatic trademark
>> approval.
>>
>> > Thank you for your time.
>> >
>>
>> No, thank you Adrian! ;-)
>
> Thanks to both of you.  I've raised the issue to the Board for
> discussion, and I'll keep you updated.

Update found here:

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/advisory-board/2010-February/007937.html

In particular this section will be of interest:

* regional localized spins  (stickster, 17:07:12)
  * LINK:
    http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/advisory-board/2010-February/007900.html
    (stickster, 17:07:29)
  * AGREED: , the Board will give a blanket TM approval for
    regionally-produced spins, provided that (a) The changes are only
    those required to serve language and font settings, including font
    packages, and (b)  The Spins SIG approves the spins on a technical
    level to assure (a)  (stickster, 17:24:10)
  * AGREED: The Board leaves the question of hosting to any regional
    creators to work out with the Infratructure and rel-eng teams
    (stickster, 17:24:49)

If there are any questions about this decision, let me know and I will
get them resolved. Hope this was helpful.

-- 
Paul