diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index c50f38a..cddb26d 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,13 @@ +2001-11-08 Dan Mueth + + Integrating overview.html into the the web site, since it was + left out during my integration work last week. + + * election-2000.html: + * electionrules.html: + * elections.html: + * overview.html: + 2001-11-04 Dan Mueth Fixed a few typos and updated the maintainer line. diff --git a/election-2000.html b/election-2000.html index b9d8421..0cc3a98 100644 --- a/election-2000.html +++ b/election-2000.html @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
General Information :  Rules & Timeline :  + Director Overview :  2000
diff --git a/electionrules.html b/electionrules.html index 54457ed..9b84aac 100644 --- a/electionrules.html +++ b/electionrules.html @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
General Information :  Rules & Timeline :  + Director Overview :  2000
diff --git a/elections.html b/elections.html index e564153..40c8a03 100644 --- a/elections.html +++ b/elections.html @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
General Information :  Rules & Timeline :  + Director Overview :  2000
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Overview of the GNOME Foundation Board of -Directors -

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GNOME Foundation Overview

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The GNOME Foundation will work to -further the goal of the GNOME project: to create a computing platform -for use by the general public that is completely free software.

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To achieve this goal, the Foundation will coordinate releases of -GNOME and determine which projects are part of GNOME. The Foundation -will act as an official voice for the GNOME project, providing a -means of communication with the press and with commercial and -noncommercial organizations interested in GNOME software. The -foundation may produce educational materials and documentation to -help the public learn about GNOME software. In addition, it may -sponsor GNOME-related technical conferences, represent GNOME at -relevant conferences sponsored by others, help create technical -standards for the project and promote the use and development of -GNOME software. For more information, see The -GNOME Foundation Web Site.

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Becoming a Candidate for the Board of Directors

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If you would like to become a candidate for the Board of -Directors, please: -

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    + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Membership Policy + + +
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    + Home :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Elections :  + Directory +
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    + General Information :  + Rules & Timeline :  + Director Overview :  + 2000 +
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    Board of Director Overview:

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    Running and Voting for the Board of Directors

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    GNOME Foundation Overview

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    + The GNOME Foundation will work to further the goal of the + GNOME project: to create a computing platform for use by + the general public that is completely free software. +

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    + To achieve this goal, the Foundation will coordinate releases + of GNOME and determine which projects are part of GNOME. The + Foundation will act as an official voice for the GNOME project, + providing a means of communication with the press and with + commercial and noncommercial organizations interested in GNOME + software. The foundation may produce educational materials and + documentation to help the public learn about GNOME software. In + addition, it may sponsor GNOME-related technical conferences, + represent GNOME at relevant conferences sponsored by others, help + create technical standards for the project and promote the use and + development of GNOME software. For more information, see + The GNOME Foundation Web + Site. +

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    Becoming a Candidate for the Board of Directors

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    + If you would like to become a candidate for the Board of Directors, + please: +

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    1. Read this document.

    2. Read the GNOME Foundation charter (http://foundation.gnome.org/charter.html).

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    Partial List of Tasks of the Board of Directors -

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    The Board of Directors must perform a broad set of both technical -and non-technical tasks including: -

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    Partial List of Tasks of the Board of Directors

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    + The Board of Directors must perform a broad set of both technical + and non-technical tasks including: +

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    1. Help set overall direction for GNOME.

    2. Identify and resolve problems in GNOME. Identify weak points and opportunities for improvement and work toward improving GNOME in @@ -91,36 +137,48 @@ and non-technical tasks including: community, and helping to bring their suggestions before the Board.

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    Diversity of the Board of Directors

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    The Board of Directors should reflect the diversity of the GNOME -project, including leaders of the core GNOME technologies, volunteer -contributors as well as representatives of companies which are making -major contributions to GNOME, individuals from various geographic -regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. -The Board is tasked with addressing a diverse set of problems and challenges -and will function best if the Board members are equally diverse in their skill -set and expertise. -

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    Qualities of a Good Director -

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    Diversity of the Board of Directors

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    + The Board of Directors should reflect the diversity of the GNOME + project, including leaders of the core GNOME technologies, volunteer + contributors as well as representatives of companies which are making + major contributions to GNOME, individuals from various geographic + regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. + The Board is tasked with addressing a diverse set of problems and + challenges and will function best if the Board members are equally + diverse in their skill set and expertise. +

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    Qualities of a Good Director

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    + A good director will have the following characteristics: +

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    1. Be a good leader.

    2. Be willing and able to dedicate a significant amount of time to GNOME Foundation work.

    3. Be an active GNOME contributor who tracks the day-to-day happenings of GNOME.

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    Director Requirements

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    1. Respect confidentiality of private discussions with corporations who are interested in working with the GNOME Foundation.

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    2. Act on behalf of all GNOME contributors in the best interest of GNOME, and not solely represent the interests of a specific company or constituency.

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