diff --git a/.htaccess b/.htaccess new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3857925 --- /dev/null +++ b/.htaccess @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +membership-form.html membership-form.php + +# Move of the elections stuff in subdirectories +announcement.html elections/2000/announcement.html +ballot-summary-2000.html elections/2000/candidates.html +ballot-summary-2001.html elections/2001/candidates.html +ballot-summary.html elections/2002/candidates.html +election-2000.html elections/2000/ +election-2001.html elections/2001/ +electionresults.html elections/2000/results.html +electionrules-2000.html elections/2000/rules.html +electionrules-2001.html elections/2001/rules.html +electionrules.html elections/2002/rules.html +elections.html elections/2002/ +final-vote-archive.diff elections/2000/vote-archives.diff +final_membership_list.txt elections/2000/registered-voters.txt +list-addresses.py elections/2000/list-addresses.py +overview.html elections/2002/overview.html +overview_2000.html elections/2000/overview.html +vote-counter.py elections/2000/vote-counter.py +voters-2000.html elections/2000/voters.html +voters-2001.html elections/2001/voters.html +voters.html elections/2002/voters.html +elections/2001-eligible-members.txt elections/2001/registered-voters.txt +elections/2001-prelim-results.txt elections/2001/results.txt +elections/2001-vote-archive.diff elections/2001/vote-archives.diff +elections/list-addresses.py elections/2001/list-addresses.py +elections/verify.html elections/2001/verify.html +elections/vote-counter.py elections/2001/vote-counter.py + +# Move of the press releases +press.html http://www.gnome.org/press/ +RewriteEngine On +RewriteRule press/pr-(.*).html$ http://www.gnome.org/press/releases/$1.html [R] diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index b04b0be..8784e6e 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,79 @@ +2003-10-07 Vincent Untz + + * index.html: put the dates in dd/mm/yyyy format instead of two or three + different formats. + + * .htaccess: added so we can redirect people from the old pages to the + new ones. I'd like to have a htaccess file which is moved to .htaccess + when copying the website (so it is not hidden in CVS), but that'll be + for later + + * membership-form.html: removed (we now use membership-form.php) + + * press.html + * press/*: removed these because we now point to press releases on + gnome.org. + + * advisory_board.html + * board_of_directors-2000.html + * board_of_directors-2001.html + * board_of_directors.html + * charter.html + * directory.html + * documentation.html + * executive_director.html + * faq-ln7.html + * faq.html + * index.html + * membership-list.html + * membership-policy.html + * membership.html + * organization.html + * template.html: updated the links to the elections pages, and added + the Fundraising links when it was missing. + + * announcement.html + * ballot-summary-2000.html + * election-2000.html + * electionresults.html + * electionrules-2000.html + * final-vote-archive.diff + * final_membership_list.txt + * list-addresses.py + * overview_2000.html + * vote-counter.py + * voters-2000.html: removed. Those files are now in elections/2000/ + (some have been renamed) + + * ballot-summary-2001.html + * election-2001.html + * electionrules-2001.html + * voters-2001.html + * elections/2001-eligible-members.txt + * elections/2001-prelim-results.txt + * elections/2001-vote-archive.diff + * elections/list-addresses.py + * elections/verify.html + * elections/vote-counter.py: removed. Those files are now in + elections/2001/ (some have been renamed) + + * ballot-summary.html + * electionrules.html + * elections.html + * overview.html + * voters.html: removed. Those files are now in elections/2002/ (some + have been renamed) + + * elections/index.html + * elections/2000/* + * elections/2001/* + * elections/2002/candidates.html + * elections/2002/overview.html + * elections/2002/rules.html + * elections/2002/voters.html: new files. Most of them are copies of old + files with some modifications (because of the change of directory and + updated title). + 2003-06-27 Eric Baudais * advisory_board.html diff --git a/advisory_board.html b/advisory_board.html index c88eea5..e79ab81 100644 --- a/advisory_board.html +++ b/advisory_board.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

diff --git a/board_of_directors-2000.html b/board_of_directors-2000.html index 6d1234f..a70353f 100644 --- a/board_of_directors-2000.html +++ b/board_of_directors-2000.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

diff --git a/board_of_directors-2001.html b/board_of_directors-2001.html index 8ec5ccf..ff03d05 100644 --- a/board_of_directors-2001.html +++ b/board_of_directors-2001.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

diff --git a/board_of_directors.html b/board_of_directors.html index 40a8561..4606518 100644 --- a/board_of_directors.html +++ b/board_of_directors.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

diff --git a/charter.html b/charter.html index f3ca64f..b308375 100644 --- a/charter.html +++ b/charter.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

diff --git a/directory.html b/directory.html index 8996a0b..368ee8c 100644 --- a/directory.html +++ b/directory.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory   + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising
diff --git a/documentation.html b/documentation.html index 2db80ed..491ecd6 100644 --- a/documentation.html +++ b/documentation.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

@@ -82,11 +83,11 @@

The GNOME Foundation makes most press releases relating to GNOME and the GNOME - Foundation. The press releases are archived + Foundation. The press releases are archived for your convenience.

- You can also read the press release + You can also read the press release announcing the creation of the GNOME Foundation.

diff --git a/election-2000.html b/election-2000.html deleted file mode 100644 index c1846db..0000000 --- a/election-2000.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,102 +0,0 @@ - - - - The GNOME Foundation: Fall 2000 Election - - -
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- -

-The election results from the Fall 2000 Board of Directors election are archived -here for public access. -

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-The election results from the Fall 2001 Board of Directors election are archived -here for public access. -

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Elections

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- The GNOME Foundation Membership elects the Board of Directors each - November. Any member can nominate themself to run in the election. - The overall election process is overseen by the Membership and Elections - Committee, which can be reached at membership-committee@gnome.org. -

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Candidates for GNOME Foundation Elections

Oct 26, 2000



@@ -18,19 +55,17 @@ GNOME Foundation Board of Directors. A short summary statement from each candidate and a link to their full candidacy announcement is provided to help you learn more about them. We encourage all voters to read the full candidacy statements and related discussions on -foundation-list@gnome.org -(http://mail.gnome.org/archives/foundation-list/).

+foundation-list@gnome.org.

When deciding who you should vote for, please carefully consider -the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This overview -(http://foundation.gnome.org/overview.html) -may be helpful. Keep in mind that the board will make a number of -important decisions and will also have to perform many tasks which -require a significant amount of time and effort and the ability to -work and communicate with other people, companies, and the media. The -board of directors will represent GNOME to companies and the world in -a very real way. It is a good idea to strive for a well-balanced -board consisting of people with various backgrounds, skills, and -perspectives.

+the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This +overview may be helpful. Keep in mind that +the board will make a number of important decisions and will also have +to perform many tasks which require a significant amount of time and +effort and the ability to work and communicate with other people, +companies, and the media. The board of directors will represent GNOME to +companies and the world in a very real way. It is a good idea to strive +for a well-balanced board consisting of people with various backgrounds, + skills, and perspectives.

Additional election details can be found at the end of this message and on http://foundation.gnome.org (where you can also find this document).

@@ -368,5 +403,22 @@ candidates of your choice, with no restrictions, except that you cannot vote more than once for the same candidate.

Additional election-related materials are available at http://foundation.gnome.org.

- - + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/elections/2000/index.html b/elections/2000/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..86b3975 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/2000/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Fall 2000 Elections + + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+
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+
+
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+
+ +
+

Fall 2000 GNOME Foundation Election

+ +

+The election results from the Fall 2000 Board of Directors election are archived +here for public access. +

+ +Fall 2000 Election Materials: + + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/elections/list-addresses.py b/elections/2000/list-addresses.py similarity index 100% rename from elections/list-addresses.py rename to elections/2000/list-addresses.py diff --git a/overview_2000.html b/elections/2000/overview.html similarity index 69% rename from overview_2000.html rename to elections/2000/overview.html index 74bb904..b1d8afc 100644 --- a/overview_2000.html +++ b/elections/2000/overview.html @@ -1,19 +1,51 @@ - - - - - - - - - - - -

Overview of the GNOME Foundation Board of -Directors -

-



-

+ + + + The GNOME Foundation: Board of directors overview + + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+
+ + The GNOME Foundation +
+
+
+ Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising +
+
+
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+
+

GNOME Foundation Overview

The GNOME Foundation will work to further the goal of the GNOME project: to create a computing platform @@ -120,5 +152,22 @@ regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. of GNOME, and not solely represent the interests of a specific company or constituency.

- - \ No newline at end of file + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/final_membership_list.txt b/elections/2000/registered-voters.txt similarity index 100% rename from final_membership_list.txt rename to elections/2000/registered-voters.txt diff --git a/electionresults.html b/elections/2000/results.html similarity index 99% rename from electionresults.html rename to elections/2000/results.html index 6824f55..05a09c7 100644 --- a/electionresults.html +++ b/elections/2000/results.html @@ -1,20 +1,51 @@ - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Results for the 2000 elections + + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ + The GNOME Foundation +
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+
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Complete results of the elections for the

@@ -5446,5 +5477,22 @@ garrison@nospam.users.sourceforge.net

DAN MUETH


- - \ No newline at end of file + +
+
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+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/electionrules-2000.html b/elections/2000/rules.html similarity index 68% rename from electionrules-2000.html rename to elections/2000/rules.html index bc5459c..3a359c4 100644 --- a/electionrules-2000.html +++ b/elections/2000/rules.html @@ -1,27 +1,58 @@ - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + The GNOME Foundation: 2000 elections rules + + +
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+
+

GNOME Foundation Election Rules & Timeline


Election Rules

    -

  1. See the GNOME +

  2. See the GNOME Foundation charter for general rules.

  3. There are 11 board slots that are to be filled during this election.

    @@ -106,5 +137,22 @@ Election Rules & Timeline


    - - + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/elections/2000/verify.html b/elections/2000/verify.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3afd4d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/2000/verify.html @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: How to verify the 2000 elections results + + +
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+
+ + The GNOME Foundation +
+
+
+ Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising +
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+ General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Verify instructions :  + Detailed results +
+
+ +

To run the vote counting scripts, you need to perform several +steps:

+ +

First, obtain copies of the ballot +archive (referred to below as 2000-November.txt), the membership list +(registered-voters.txt), and the two voting scripts, list-addresses.py and vote-counter.py

+ +

Then, extract the valid voting addresses from the membership list: + +

$ python list-addresses.py registered-voters.txt > addresses.txt
+ +

Next, run the vote counter script; it's probably best to save the results to a file (they are long): + +

$ python vote-counter.py 2000-November.txt 
+<cookie> addresses.txt > results.txt
+ +

(The cookie has been lost.)

+ +

The results should be in results.txt. A list of errors will be +generated at the top of the output, but note that many of those errors +will represent problems which are fixed later in the archive +(manifested by the voter having a counted ballot later in the +results). The final tallies will be at the bottom.

+ +

To exactly replicate the posted results, you should apply this diff file, which represents the +votetakers' changes to the voting archive to fix malformatted ballots to +reflect the evident intent of the voters.

+ +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/final-vote-archive.diff b/elections/2000/vote-archives.diff similarity index 100% rename from final-vote-archive.diff rename to elections/2000/vote-archives.diff diff --git a/vote-counter.py b/elections/2000/vote-counter.py old mode 100755 new mode 100644 similarity index 100% rename from vote-counter.py rename to elections/2000/vote-counter.py diff --git a/voters-2000.html b/elections/2000/voters.html similarity index 97% rename from voters-2000.html rename to elections/2000/voters.html index 9c4511c..11c41e3 100644 --- a/voters-2000.html +++ b/elections/2000/voters.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: List of voters (2000 elections) + The GNOME Foundation: List of voters for the 2000 elections
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
- The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
@@ -19,27 +19,24 @@
- Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

- 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
-
-
- General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :   - List of voters :   - Detailed results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Verify instructions :  + Detailed results
@@ -49,7 +46,7 @@

- Please note that this list is based on the members found in the detailed results. It should be accurate, but there can be some errors.
+ Please note that this list is based on the members found in the detailed results. It should be accurate, but there can be some errors.
Send comments, questions, and updates to elections@gnome.org.

diff --git a/ballot-summary-2001.html b/elections/2001/candidates.html similarity index 89% rename from ballot-summary-2001.html rename to elections/2001/candidates.html index 27d3536..b6957ae 100644 --- a/ballot-summary-2001.html +++ b/elections/2001/candidates.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Elections + The GNOME Foundation: Candidates for the 2001 elections

@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
- The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
@@ -19,26 +19,24 @@
- Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

- 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
-
-
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@@ -60,21 +58,19 @@ GNOME Foundation Board of Directors. A short summary statement from each candidate and a link to their full candidacy announcement is provided to help you learn more about them. We encourage all voters to read the full candidacy statements and related discussions on -foundation-list@gnome.org -(http://mail.gnome.org/archives/foundation-list/).

+foundation-list@gnome.org.

When deciding who you should vote for, please carefully consider -the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This overview -(http://foundation.gnome.org/overview.html) -may be helpful. Keep in mind that the board will make a number of -important decisions and will also have to perform many tasks which -require a significant amount of time and effort and the ability to -work and communicate with other people, companies, and the media. The -board of directors will represent GNOME to companies and the world in -a very real way. It is a good idea to strive for a well-balanced -board consisting of people with various backgrounds, skills, and -perspectives.

+the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This +overview may be helpful. Keep in mind that +the board will make a number of important decisions and will also have +to perform many tasks which require a significant amount of time and +effort and the ability to work and communicate with other people, +companies, and the media. The board of directors will represent GNOME to +companies and the world in a very real way. It is a good idea to strive +for a well-balanced board consisting of people with various backgrounds, + skills, and perspectives.

Additional election details can be found at the end of this -message and on http://foundation.gnome.org +message and on http://foundation.gnome.org (where you can also find this document).

If you have any questions, please send them to either foundation-list@gnome.org or to us at elections@gnome.org.

@@ -134,8 +130,8 @@ GNOME Foundation Board ono. Will trade communication, energy and commitment for an honest, hard working life with comfy seat. Will ensure that GNOME remains a happy go-lucky-project that people are excited to work on. Previous experience includes -gnome-session hacks and being on GNOME Foundation Membership & -Elections Committee. Loves Guinness & climbing. Hates celery. +gnome-session hacks and being on GNOME Foundation Membership & +Elections Committee. Loves Guinness & climbing. Hates celery. Answers to the name of Gman. Email glynn.foster@sun.com after 8pm. " Affiliated with Sun Microsystems. Full statement at http://mail.gnome.org/archives/foundation-announce/2001-November/msg00010.html @@ -409,7 +405,7 @@ candidates of your choice, with no restrictions, except that you cannot vote more than once for the same candidate.

Additional election-related materials are available at -http://foundation.gnome.org.

+http://foundation.gnome.org.

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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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+ + The GNOME Foundation +
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+
+ +
+

Fall 2001 GNOME Foundation Election

+ +

+The election results from the Fall 2001 Board of Directors election are archived +here for public access. +

+ +Fall 2001 Election Materials: + + + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/list-addresses.py b/elections/2001/list-addresses.py similarity index 100% rename from list-addresses.py rename to elections/2001/list-addresses.py diff --git a/elections/2001/overview.html b/elections/2001/overview.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..395bfd1 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/2001/overview.html @@ -0,0 +1,217 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Board of directors overview + + +
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+

Running and Voting for the Board of Directors

+ +
+ +

GNOME Foundation Overview

+ +

+ 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. +

+ +

+ 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. +

+ +
+ +

Becoming a Candidate for the Board of Directors

+ +

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

+
    +

  1. Read this document.

    +

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

    +

  3. Make sure you will have adequate time and interest in + performing the tasks described below.

    +

  4. Announce your candidacy by sending an email to + foundation-announce@gnome.org + AND to foundation-list@gnome.org + with a description of how you have contributed to GNOME and why you + want to be on the Board of Directors. (Deadline: Nov 8, 2001) +

    +
+ +
+ +

Partial List of Tasks of the Board of Directors

+ +

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

+ +
    +

  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 + these areas.

    +

  3. Identify areas in which GNOME needs organizational improvement + and appoint committees or individuals to work on these areas. Work with + and help these teams to ensure the projects move forward succesfully. + Some common examples are the release team, GUADEC organizing committee, + membership and elections committee, and the fundraising committee.

    +

  4. Identify areas where GNOME needs improvements in policy, + draft new policies, and go through revision and concensus-building of + the policies with the GNOME community and Board. Some common examples + include the GNOME Foundation charter, the membership policy, the + GNOME accounts policy, and the software license policy.

    +

  5. Determine where and when GNOME conferences should be held and + appoint individuals to coordinate the conferences.

    +

  6. Make announcements and press releases on behalf of GNOME.

    +

  7. Address any legal issues which come up (trademarks branding, + licensing, copyright assignment, etc.).

    +

  8. Develop the GNOME Foundation.

    +

  9. Administer GNOME Foundation funds.

    +

  10. Hire, oversee, and work with any GNOME Foundation staff.

    +

  11. Maintain a web page and mailing lists. Post public parts of + Board meeting minutes to foundation-list. Discuss them on the mailing + list as necessary to guarantee all non-confidential Board activities are + public and clear.

    +

  12. Arbitrate technical disputes between maintainers.

    +

  13. Act as a liaison with other open source projects.

    +

  14. Work with GNOME Foundation Advisory Board. Act as a liason with + advisory board members, updating them + to the state of GNOME, helping them to integrate into the GNOME + community, and helping to bring their suggestions before the Board.

    +

  15. Work with companies who would like to learn more about GNOME + and define how they can help and work with GNOME.

    +
+ +
+ +

Diversity of the Board of Directors

+ +

+ 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. +

+ +
+ +

Qualities of a Good Director

+ +

+ A good director will have the following characteristics: +

+ +
    +

  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.

    +
+ +
+ +

Director Requirements

+ +

+ All directors must be willing to: +

+ +
    +

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

    +

  2. Contribute a significant amount of time to working on various + GNOME Foundation projects and tasks.

    +

  3. Participate in biweekly meetings which are held over a + telephone conference call.

    +

  4. Attend an annual in-person meeting of the Board of Directors + (travel expenses would be covered by the Foundation).

    +

  5. 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.

    +
+ + +
+
This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
+
+
+ + + + diff --git a/elections/2001-eligible-members.txt b/elections/2001/registered-voters.txt similarity index 100% rename from elections/2001-eligible-members.txt rename to elections/2001/registered-voters.txt diff --git a/elections/2001-prelim-results.txt b/elections/2001/results.txt similarity index 100% rename from elections/2001-prelim-results.txt rename to elections/2001/results.txt diff --git a/electionrules-2001.html b/elections/2001/rules.html similarity index 79% rename from electionrules-2001.html rename to elections/2001/rules.html index 3667ae8..7c4eb0e 100644 --- a/electionrules-2001.html +++ b/elections/2001/rules.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Election Rules + The GNOME Foundation: 2001 elections rules
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
- The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
@@ -19,26 +19,24 @@
- Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

- 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
-
-
- General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :   - List of voters + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
@@ -49,13 +47,13 @@
-

GNOME Foundation Election Rules & Timeline

+

GNOME Foundation Election Rules & Timeline

Election Rules

    -

  1. See the GNOME +

  2. See the GNOME Foundation charter for general rules.

  3. There are 11 board slots that are @@ -64,7 +62,7 @@

  4. Members of the GNOME Foundation as of November 8, 2001 are eligible to vote in the election. Anyone who has made a contribution to GNOME can - apply for membership by completing the application. + apply for membership by completing the application.

  5. Any eligible voter is diff --git a/elections/2001/verify.html b/elections/2001/verify.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..214f196 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/2001/verify.html @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: How to verify the 2001 elections results + + +

    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
    +
    + + The GNOME Foundation +
    +
    +
    + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising +
    +
    +
    + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results +
    +
    + +

    To run the vote counting scripts, you need to perform several +steps:

    + +

    First, obtain copies of the ballot +archive (referred to below as 2001-November.txt), the membership list +(registered-voters.txt), and the two voting scripts, list-addresses.py and vote-counter.py

    + +

    Then, extract the valid voting addresses from the membership list: + +

    $ python list-addresses.py registered-voters.txt > addresses.txt
    + +

    Next, run the vote counter script; it's probably best to save the results to a file (they are long): + +

    $ python vote-counter.py 2001-November.txt 
+gnome-foundation-secret-cXjoS6521 addresses.txt > results.txt
    + +

    The results should be in results.txt. A list of errors will be +generated at the top of the output, but note that many of those errors +will represent problems which are fixed later in the archive +(manifested by the voter having a counted ballot later in the +results). The final tallies will be at the bottom.

    + +

    To exactly replicate the posted results, you should apply this diff file, which represents the +votetakers' changes to the voting archive to fix malformatted ballots to +reflect the evident intent of the voters.

    + +
    +
    This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
    +
    +
    + + + + diff --git a/elections/2001-vote-archive.diff b/elections/2001/vote-archives.diff similarity index 100% rename from elections/2001-vote-archive.diff rename to elections/2001/vote-archives.diff diff --git a/elections/vote-counter.py b/elections/2001/vote-counter.py old mode 100755 new mode 100644 similarity index 100% rename from elections/vote-counter.py rename to elections/2001/vote-counter.py diff --git a/voters-2001.html b/elections/2001/voters.html similarity index 97% rename from voters-2001.html rename to elections/2001/voters.html index 1d06f3a..4f35183 100644 --- a/voters-2001.html +++ b/elections/2001/voters.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: List of voters (2001 elections) + The GNOME Foundation: List of voters for the 2001 elections
    @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
    - The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
    @@ -19,26 +19,24 @@
    - Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

    - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
    -
    -
    - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :   - List of voters + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
    diff --git a/ballot-summary.html b/elections/2002/candidates.html similarity index 90% rename from ballot-summary.html rename to elections/2002/candidates.html index 7636c6c..554e7bd 100644 --- a/ballot-summary.html +++ b/elections/2002/candidates.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Elections + The GNOME Foundation: Candidates for the 2002 elections
    @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
    - The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
    @@ -19,30 +19,25 @@
    - Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

    - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
    -
    -
    - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :   - List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
    @@ -64,21 +59,18 @@ GNOME Foundation Board of Directors. A short summary statement from each candidate and a link to their full candidacy announcement is provided to help you learn more about them. We encourage all voters to read the full candidacy statements and related discussions on -foundation-list@gnome.org -(http://mail.gnome.org/archives/foundation-list/).

    +foundation-list@gnome.org.

    When deciding who you should vote for, please carefully consider -the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This overview -(http://foundation.gnome.org/overview.html) -may be helpful. Keep in mind that the board will make a number of -important decisions and will also have to perform many tasks which -require a significant amount of time and effort and the ability to -work and communicate with other people, companies, and the media. The -board of directors will represent GNOME to companies and the world in -a very real way. It is a good idea to strive for a well-balanced -board consisting of people with various backgrounds, skills, and -perspectives.

    +the various tasks the Board of Directors must perform. This +overview may be helpful. Keep in mind that the +board will make a number of important decisions and will also have to perform +many tasks which require a significant amount of time and effort and the +ability to work and communicate with other people, companies, and the media. +The board of directors will represent GNOME to companies and the world in a +very real way. It is a good idea to strive for a well-balanced board consisting +of people with various backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

    Additional election details can be found at the end of this -message and on http://foundation.gnome.org +message and on http://foundation.gnome.org (where you can also find this document).

    If you have any questions, please send them to either foundation-list@gnome.org or to us at elections@gnome.org.

    @@ -459,7 +451,7 @@ candidates of your choice, with no restrictions, except that you cannot vote more than once for the same candidate.

    Additional election-related materials are available at -http://foundation.gnome.org.

    +http://foundation.gnome.org.

    diff --git a/elections/2002/index.html b/elections/2002/index.html index e69de29..87fb2f7 100644 --- a/elections/2002/index.html +++ b/elections/2002/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,103 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Fall 2002 Elections + + +
    + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
    +
    + + The GNOME Foundation +
    +
    +
    + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising +
    +
    +
    + General information :  + Rules & Timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results +
    +
    + +

    Elections

    + +

    + The GNOME Foundation Membership elects the Board of Directors each + November. Any member can nominate themself to run in the election. + The overall election process is overseen by the Membership and Elections + Committee, which can be reached at membership-committee@gnome.org. +

    + +

    Links:

    +

    +

    +

    + +
    +
    This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
    +
    +
    + + + + diff --git a/overview.html b/elections/2002/overview.html similarity index 84% rename from overview.html rename to elections/2002/overview.html index ea83127..4751406 100644 --- a/overview.html +++ b/elections/2002/overview.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Membership Policy + The GNOME Foundation: Board of directors overview
    @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
    - The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
    @@ -19,30 +19,25 @@
    - Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

    - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
    -
    -
    - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :  - List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
    @@ -53,7 +48,6 @@
    -

    Board of Director Overview:

    Running and Voting for the Board of Directors


    @@ -78,8 +72,7 @@ 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. + The GNOME Foundation Web Site.


    diff --git a/elections/2002/preliminary_results.html b/elections/2002/preliminary_results.html index 834dec7..e5e65b2 100644 --- a/elections/2002/preliminary_results.html +++ b/elections/2002/preliminary_results.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Preliminary Results for the 2002 Elections + The GNOME Foundation: Preliminary results for the 2002 elections
    @@ -19,31 +19,25 @@
    - Home :  - Press :  + Home :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  + Other Elections :  Directory Fundraising

    - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
    -
    -
    - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :  - List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
    @@ -59,7 +53,7 @@

    Why preliminary ?

    - This results are preliminary results: they can be challenged by sending a mail to elections@gnome.org. If you want to verify the results, you can look at the instructions that explain how to do so.
    + This results are preliminary results: they can be challenged by sending a mail to elections@gnome.org. If you want to verify the results, you can look at the instructions that explain how to do so.
    All challenges must be sent before December 20th, 23:59 UTC.

    diff --git a/electionrules.html b/elections/2002/rules.html similarity index 78% rename from electionrules.html rename to elections/2002/rules.html index 805d7ca..0257721 100644 --- a/electionrules.html +++ b/elections/2002/rules.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Election Rules + The GNOME Foundation: 2002 elections rules
    @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
    - The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
    @@ -19,30 +19,24 @@
    - Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising
    -
    - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
    -
    -
    - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :  - List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
    @@ -53,13 +47,13 @@
    -

    GNOME Foundation Election Rules & Timeline

    +

    GNOME Foundation Election Rules & Timeline

    Election Rules

      -

    1. See the GNOME +

    2. See the GNOME Foundation charter for general rules.

    3. There are 11 board slots that are @@ -68,7 +62,7 @@

    4. Members of the GNOME Foundation as of November 1, 2002 are eligible to vote in the election. Anyone who has made a contribution to GNOME can - apply for membership by completing the application. + apply for membership by completing the application.

    5. Any eligible voter is diff --git a/elections/2002/verify.html b/elections/2002/verify.html index 4d8ecc3..40c4ce2 100644 --- a/elections/2002/verify.html +++ b/elections/2002/verify.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: Preliminary Results for the 2002 Elections + The GNOME Foundation: How to verify the 2002 elections results

      @@ -19,31 +19,25 @@
      - Home :  - Press :  + Home :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  + Other Elections :  Directory Fundraising

      - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
      -
      -
      - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :  - List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  + List of voters :  + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
      @@ -62,9 +56,9 @@ To run the vote counting scripts, you need several files: Please note that you need python to run the scripts. diff --git a/voters.html b/elections/2002/voters.html similarity index 96% rename from voters.html rename to elections/2002/voters.html index 3fc9031..c4a4144 100644 --- a/voters.html +++ b/elections/2002/voters.html @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ - The GNOME Foundation: List of voters (2002 elections) + The GNOME Foundation: List of voters for the 2002 elections
      @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
      - The GNOME Foundation + The GNOME Foundation
      @@ -19,30 +19,25 @@
      - Home :  - Press :  - Organization :  - Documentation :  - Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Other Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

      - 2002 :  - 2001 :  - 2000 -
      -
      -
      - General Information :  - Rules & Timeline :  - List of candidates :  + General information :  + Rules & timeline :  + List of candidates :  List of voters :  - Director Overview :  - Preliminary results :  - Verify instructions :  - Official results + Director overview :  + Preliminary results :  + Verify instructions :  + Official results
      diff --git a/elections/index.html b/elections/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6d25db --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,85 @@ + + + + The GNOME Foundation: Elections + + +
      + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
      +
      + + The GNOME Foundation +
      +
      +
      + Home :  + Press :  + Organization :  + Documentation :  + Membership :  + Elections :  + Directory +
      +
      +
      + 2002 :  + 2001 :  + 2000 +
      +
      + +

      Elections

      + +

      + The GNOME Foundation Membership elects the Board of Directors each + November. Any member can nominate themself to run in the election. + The overall election process is overseen by the Membership and Elections + Committee, which can be reached at membership-committee@gnome.org. +

      + +

      Links:

      +

      +

      +

      + +
      +
      This site is maintained by + the GNOME Foundation Membership and Elections Committee + and was designed by JP + Schnapper-Casteras and Bart Decrem.
      +
      +
      + + + + diff --git a/elections/verify.html b/elections/verify.html deleted file mode 100644 index 8fa92ce..0000000 --- a/elections/verify.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,34 +0,0 @@ -

      To run the vote counting scripts, you need to perform several -steps:

      - -

      First, obtain copies of the ballot -archive (referred to below as 2001-November.txt), the membership -list (2001-eligible-members.txt), and the two voting scripts, list-addresses.py -and vote-counter.py

      - -

      Then, extract the valid voting addresses from the membership list: - -

      $ python list-addresses.py 2001-eligible-members.txt > addresses.txt
      - -

      Next, run the vote counter script; it's probably best to save the results to a file (they are long): - -

      $ python vote-counter.py 2001-November.txt 
-gnome-foundation-secret-cXjoS6521 addresses.txt > results.txt
      - -

      The results should be in results.txt. A list of errors will be -generated at the top of the output, but note that many of those errors -will represent problems which are fixed later in the archive -(manifested by the voter having a counted ballot later in the -results). The final tallies will be at the bottom.

      - -

      To exactly replicate the posted results, you should apply this diff -file, which represents the votetakers' changes to the voting -archive to fix malformatted ballots to reflect the evident intent of -the voters.

      - - diff --git a/executive_director.html b/executive_director.html index 0e6f4bc..b8526c2 100644 --- a/executive_director.html +++ b/executive_director.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
      Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

      diff --git a/faq-ln7.html b/faq-ln7.html index b71f712..50eb681 100644 --- a/faq-ln7.html +++ b/faq-ln7.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
      Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

      diff --git a/faq.html b/faq.html index fbd3af5..4538b67 100644 --- a/faq.html +++ b/faq.html @@ -20,12 +20,13 @@
      Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory + Elections :  + Directory :  + Fundraising

      diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index ce7508c..aeab898 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -20,12 +20,12 @@
      Home :  - Press :  + Press :  Organization :  Documentation :  Membership :  - Elections :  - Directory :  + Elections :  + Directory :  Fundraising
      @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
      • GUADEC 2003 to attract global audience of GNOME developers and enthusiasts - (18/02/2002) + (18/02/2003)
        Free software luminaries, open source developers gather to advance the next generation of the multi-platform desktop environment in June, Dublin Ireland. @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
      • GNOME Foundation and Bitstream Inc. announce long-term agreement to bring high quality fonts to Free Software - (12/21/2002) + (22/01/2003)
        Ten fonts will be released for use under a special open license agreement, giving advanced font @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ quality fonts to Free Software
      • Results of 2002 elections official - (12/21/2002) + (21/12/2002)
        The GNOME Foundation Membership & Elections Committee is pleased to announce that the results for the 2002 GNOME Foundation elections are @@ -95,42 +95,42 @@ quality fonts to Free Software
      • 2002 GNOME Foundation Elections: Preliminary Results - (12/03/2002) + (03/12/2002)
        Preliminary results for the 2002 GNOME Foundation Elections are out!
      • 2002 GNOME Foundation Elections - (11/20/2002) + (20/11/2002)
        - The GNOME Foundation elections have begun. There are 23 candidates running for these elections. + The GNOME Foundation elections have begun. There are 23 candidates running for these elections.
      • Foundation By-laws Posted - (09/24/2002) + (24/09/2002)
        The GNOME Foundation by-laws have now been posted in PDF format.
      • Foundation Membership Renewal Exercise - (08/31/2002) + (31/08/2002)
        We are currently working to renew all old-style GNOME Foundation memberships under the new rules, available here. Affected members will receive mail today explaining what they need to do.
      • Friends of GNOME Fundraising Program - (07/17/2002) + (17/07/2002)
        The Friends of GNOME program has been launched to help raise funds for development, education and promotion for GNOME worldwide. The GNOME Summit is one event which is supported through the generosity of this program.
      • Results of 2001 election official - (12/07/2001) + (07/12/2001)
        The GNOME Foundation Membership & Elections Committee are pleased to announce the following members as official Foundation board directors for the 2001/2002 term of office -
        @@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ quality fonts to Free Software
      • Preliminary results of 2001 election announced - (11/27/2001) + (27/11/2001)
        The preliminary results of the election have been posted. @@ -149,14 +149,16 @@ quality fonts to Free Software
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        Making GNOME Accessible -- Opening New Doors At the Workplace for Users with Disabilities

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        -Cupertino, California -- August 28, 2001 -- GNOME Foundation today announced the early access -release of the Gnome 2.0 Accessibility Framework. This framework paves the way for a new -generation of applications that integrate with assistive technologies -- enabling all users -to access the GNOME desktop. -

        -Sun's contributions to the GNOME Accessibility Framework within the GNOME open source project -further underscores Sun's commitment to the delivery of an accessible desktop for the benefit -of all users in the workplace. The GNOME Accessibility Framework includes a comprehensive -toolkit and APIs that is comprised of the following two key components: -

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        -This built-in extensible accessibility framework provides the foundation for developers to -write accessible applications from the ground up, provides built-in accessibility support -for existing GNOME applications, and enables assistive technologies developers to adapt -their enabling technologies to run on any UNIX platform. -

        -"GNOME 2.0 will break down accessibility barriers" said Havoc Pennington, Chairman of the Board of -Directors GNOME Foundation. Integrating the Accessibility Framework into the fabric of GTK+, -will enable developers to easily write accessible applications". "Because of the object- oriented -structure of GTK+, it is easy for application developers to incorporate accessibility capabilities -without having to change the architecture of their software" said Owen Taylor, Engineering Lead for -GTK+ at Red Hat. "This will lead to more accessible applications being developed quickly for the -benefit of the entire GNOME user community". -

        -"Our goal was to build accessibility into the initial design, giving the GNOME application - developers uniformity across components by implementing one standard API, while at the - same time providing extensibility" - said Robert O'Dea, Director of GNOME engineering at - Sun Ireland. "Also, our design philosophy took into consideration the many graphical - toolkits that could take advantage of the agnostic approach of the AT SPI toolkit -- - this strategy saves time by eliminating the need to reinvent accessibility for each - platform. Developers can get started with the Accessibility Framework now. We have - documentation and engineering support in place to help make the upcoming release of - GNOME 2.0 Accessible by first customer ship. In addition, our Accessibility Lab is in - place to help assistive technology developers to write to the AT SPI while leveraging - available Sun hardware and software solutions". -

        - - "Nobody builds a sidewalk without curb cuts we're taking the same approach with - software - making GNOME 2.0 accessible will open new doors for users with disabilities", - said Mike Rogers, Vice President of Webtop and Applications Software at Sun. "With the - growing worldwide popularity of the GNOME desktop, it's important that all users have - the freedom to interact with this powerful user environment, using various assistive - technologies to gain easy access to information and applications, as well as collaborate - with team members". "As use of GNOME spreads to more work environments, accessibility - for employees with disabilities becomes increasingly important said Gregg C. Vanderheiden - Ph.D. Director Trace R&D Center at the University of Wisconsin". "SUNs leadership and - efforts to ensure that GNOME is accessible is great news to both Solaris and Linux - users who have disabilities". -

        - Availability:
        - The GNOME Accessibility Framework is available now, please visit: - http://developer.gnome.org/feature/current/

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        Users with Disabilities Get Built-in Assistive Technology Solutions with the GNOME 2.0 Desktop

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        -New developments make the GNOME 2.0 Desktop more accessible to the needs -of users with disabilities. - -

        -New York, N.Y. January 28, 2002 - The GNOME Foundation today announced -the latest innovative assistive technology contributions to the GNOME -project, an open-source, free-software desktop for GNU/Linux and UNIX. -BAUM Retec AG delivers the first full-featured GNOME screen magnifier, a -screen reader, and a set of Braille drivers to meet the needs of -vision-impaired users and the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, -University of Toronto is delivering the first GNOME on-screen keyboard -to support users with motor impairments. These built-in assistive -technologies seamlessly integrate with a new generation of accessible -applications as they enable users with disabilities to easily interact -with applications that can adapt to their needs. - -

        -These new assistive technologies leverage Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s -contribution of the GNOME Accessibility Framework. This framework based -on an open architecture, provides a comprehensive toolkit and APIs, that -developers can use to create accessible applications and interface them -with assistive technologies on any UNIX or GNU/Linux platform running -the GNOME 2.0 desktop. With the combination of the Accessibility -Framework and assistive technologies, users with disabilities have the -solutions they need to get their job done efficiently: - - -

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        -"Integrating accessibility technology solutions with the GNOME desktop -allows anyone to use GNOME," said Miguel de Icaza, GNOME Foundation -President. These built-in capabilities provide enterprises with a -ready-to-go and comprehensive accessible desktop that adapts to the -needs of users with disabilities. The benefits are vast - for IT -organizations this cost-effective alternative resolves the problem of -buying and installing expensive complex software; for disabled users -it's simpler and more convenient to work and collaborate with team -members since they have the advantage of using any UNIX or GNU/Linux -platform running the GNOME 2.0 desktop". - -

        -"We chose GNOME because of its open, extensible, and comprehensive -accessibility architecture," said Thomas Friehoff, CTO, head of software -development of BAUM Retec AG. "Using the open Assistive Technologies -Service Provider API we were able to deliver our solutions quickly, -because it eliminated the need to reinvent assistive technology software -for different UNIX platforms, saving us time and costs". - -

        -"Our center in Toronto specializes in developing information -technologies that include seamless accessible interfaces," said Jutta -Treviranus, Director, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of -Toronto. "The GNOME Accessibility Framework free software project -enables us to leverage the component-based architecture to develop -technologies that intelligently integrate alternative access techniques. -Using this approach we will make the user interface accessible and -usable by the large group of individuals who cannot use a standard -keyboard or mouse. We will continue working with the GNOME open source -project to develop new kinds of user input support, including an open -source keyboard configuration editor that provides ways to improve the -efficiency of computer interaction for users with disabilities." - -

        -"By providing rich and consistent interfaces for both assistive -technologies and applications, the accessibility framework enables -flexible and comprehensive accessibility solutions for GNOME," said Bill -Haneman, GNOME Accessibility Architect, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "A key -aspect of the GNOME Accessibility Framework is support for user -interface component sets beyond the built-in GNOME component set," said -Peter Korn, Sun Accessibility Architect. "The thousands of applications -that take advantage of the Java Accessibility API will work with the -GNOME Accessibility Framework unaltered and gain the benefit of the -assistive technologies included with the GNOME 2.0 Desktop. In addition, -other important applications, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity -suite, are being modified to use these technologies." - -

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        -GNOME Accessibility Framework is available at: -http://developer.gnome.org/projects/gap - -

        -Baum Retec AG assistive technologies are available at: - -http://developer.gnome.org/projects/gap/AT - -

        -ATRC, University of Toronto assistive technology is available at: - -http://developer.gnome.org/projects/gap/AT - -

        -About GNOME
        -Gnome is a unified, open and rich desktop that employs an intuitive AND -APPEALING USER INTERFACE, includes a wealth of productivity -applications, -SUPPORTS THE LATEST industry STANDARDS, AND PROVIDES AN innovative -component-based architecture, ALL BUILT ON a powerful network-centric -architecture. -GNOME is a free software project (also referred to as open source -software) that is developing a complete, easy to use desktop for -GNU/Linux, BSD and a variety of other UNIX and other operating systems. -The GNOME desktop is used by millions of people around the world. More -than 500 computer developers, including over 100 full-time, paid -developers, contribute their time and effort to the project. - -

        -About the GNOME Foundation
        -Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading -companies, the GNOME Foundation is an organization committed to -supporting the advancement of GNOME. GNOME is an entirely free user -environment for desktops, networked servers and portable Internet -devices. The modern architecture and design of GNOME includes a -technically advanced application development platform and a powerful -end-user desktop environment. Major leading software industry and -computer manufacturers support the GNOME development effort, which is -led by a world-wide community of volunteers. More information on GNOME -is available at www.gnome.org. - -

        -About BAUM Retec AG
        -As a leading European provider of products and services for the blind -and visually impaired, BAUM Retec AG offers a wide range of electronic -aids for educational, professional and private use. BAUM's products want -to help visually impaired customers to be more successful in their jobs -and to have all the possibilities to access information. More -information on BAUM Retec AG is available at -www.baum.de. - -

        -About Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC), University of Toronto
        -The ATRC advances barrier-free access to information technology by -working directly with information technology manufacturers and -developers to influence the early design stages of tomorrow's computer -based technology. The ATRC uses a user-centered design approach to model -and create solutions that are commercially feasible, operationally -effective, and inclusive of users with disabilities. The centre works -closely with government and public sector partners to address -accessibility issues. More information on Adaptive Technology Resource -Centre, University of Toronto is available at -www.utoronto.ca/atrc. - -

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        GNOME FOUNDATION AND BITSTREAM INC. ANNOUNCE - LONG-TERM AGREEMENT TO BRING HIGH QUALITY FONTS TO FREE SOFTWARE

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        Ten fonts will be released for use under a special open license - agreement, giving advanced font capabilities to all free and open source - software developers and users.

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        -NEW YORK, New York  January 22, 2003  
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-In a move to fill the last remaining gap in font display
-capabilities for open source software, the GNOME
-Foundation has reached an agreement with Bitstream
-(NASDAQ: BITS) to release fonts under an open source
-license.  A total of ten serif, sans serif and
-monospaced fonts will be released under a special open
-source license, after they have been adapted to meet
-the requirements for technical use.  The set of ten
-fonts will bring advanced font capabilities to all
-developers and users of free and open source software.
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-community is the final piece that will give full
-functionality to projects like Freetype, XFT2 and X
-Render extensions of the XFree86 project, Pango, KDE
-and Trolltechs QT, among many others." said Jim
-Gettys of HP and GNOME Foundation board member. 
-"These fonts will be available to all developers and
-users, giving GNOME and other open source programs a
-great look right out of the box that has been lacking
-until now."
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-The Bitstream Vera fonts will be available for free
-copying and redistribution and can be modified as long
-as the font name is changed.  The fonts cannot be
-packaged by themselves for sale, but can be sold with
-any software.  The GNOME Foundation will incorporate
-the fonts into future GNOME releases, giving end users
-of all levels, as well as GNOME developers, the
-advanced display capabilities they offer.
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-"Bitstream has had a long relationship with the
-developer community," explained Bob Thomas, director
-of product management, Bitstream. "Were very happy to
-contribute these fonts to the open source community
-and we hope that developers will generate new fonts
-and continue to enhance the experience of end-users at
-all levels."
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-friendly, powerful desktop environment," said Miguel
-de Icaza, GNOME Foundation president and CTO of
-Ximian, Inc.  "This agreement with Bitstream will
-enhance the experience and graphics capabilities of
-corporate, enterprise, educational, governmental and
-individual GNOME users and will give powerful tools to
-open source developers everywhere."
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-of the importance and growth of open source," said
-Russ Nelson, VP of the Open Source Initiative. "I
-praise the GNOME Foundations efforts to bring this
-agreement into being."
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-The agreement between Bitstream and the GNOME
-Foundation will bring invaluable tools to open source
-developers and users worldwide.
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-URLs of Organizations Listed in this Press Release
-Bitstream: http://www.bitstream.com
-GNOME: http://www.gnome.org
-Freetype: http://www.freetype.org
-KDE: http://www.kde.org
-Open Source Initiative: http://www.opensource.org
-Pango: http://www.pango.org
-Trolltech: http://www.trolltech.com
-XFree86: http://www.xfree86.org
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-GNOME is a free software project that is developing a
-complete, easy to use desktop for GNU/Linux (more
-commonly known as Linux), BSD, Solaris, HP-UX and a
-variety of other Unix and Unix-like operating systems.
- The GNOME desktop is used by millions of people
-around the world.  More than 700 computer developers,
-including over 100 full-time, paid developers,
-contribute their time and effort to the project.
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-Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and
-industry-leading companies, the GNOME Foundation is an
-organization committed to supporting the advancement
-of GNOME. The Foundation provides organizational,
-financial and legal support to the GNOME project and
-helps determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME is an
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-leading software industry and computer manufacturers
-support the GNOME development effort, which is led by
-a worldwide community of volunteers.  More information
-on GNOME is available at www.gnome.org.
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-About Bitstream
-Bitstream Inc. (Nasdaq:BITS) is the leading developer
-of font technology, digital fonts, and custom font
-designs. Bitstream licenses its award-winning TrueDocŽ
-and Font Fusion technologies to Web and application
-developers, and to manufacturers of information
-appliances, wireless and handheld devices, set-top
-boxes, embedded systems, and printers. Setting the
-standard for excellence in font technology, Bitstream
-holds numerous key patents in the U.S. that cover the
-creation of portable fonts for the Internet. Building
-on this experience, Bitstream has released
-ThunderHawk, a breakthrough technology for the
-wireless Web.
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-Font Fusion, MyFonts.com, ThunderHawk, and Vera are
-trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and
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        BORLAND JOINS GNOME FOUNDATION ADVISORY BOARD

        - -Borland To Support LinuxŽ Desktop With Upcoming Kylix[tm] Development Platform - -

        - -Las Vegas, Nev. -- November 15, 2000 -- Inprise Corporation (Nasdaq: INPR), herein -referred to as Borland, today at the Linux Business Expo announced its reaffirmed -commitment to open-source development by joining the GNOME Foundation Advisory Board. -Borland teams with firms such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Red Hat and Helix Code to foster -development of the GNOME desktop environment and application framework. - -

        - -"The GNOME Foundation is pleased to have the support of Borland," said Miguel Icaza, -founder of the GNOME Project. "Borland's long history of component architecture -experience will be invaluable to helping further the Bonobo component project in -creating reusable software components and compound documents. We are looking forward to -their contributions to GNOME and their work to help developers bring their applications -to the GNOME platform using Kylix[tm]." - -

        - -Borland is introducing the first rapid application development (RAD) platform, Kylix, -which aims to enable users to quickly and easily build and deploy native LinuxŽ -applications. Kylix will be based on the design of Borland's award-winning Delphi[tm] -and C++ Builder[tm]. - -

        - -"We're delighted to become a part of the GNOME Foundation and to help take GNOME award -development to RAD developers," said Michael Swindell, director of product management of -the RAD Tools group at Borland. - -

        - -"Borland's participation in the GNOME foundation aims to help developers build great -GNU/Linux applications that look, feel, and behave natively in multiple desktop -environments,"continued Michael. "A significant part of this effort will be working -closely with GNOME's Bonobo component project and companies like Eazel and Helix Code to -deliver Bonobo component support to Kylix developers." - -

        - -About Kylix[tm] - -

        - -Kylix is intended to be the first high-performance rapid application development (RAD) -platform for the Linux platform. Kylix is a component-based development environment for -two-way visual development of graphical user interface (GUI), Internet, database and -server applications. Kylix will be powered by a new high-speed native Delphi/C/C++ -compiler for Linux and will implement a native Linux, and cross-platform version of the -Borland VCL (Visual Component Library) architecture called CLX[tm]. CLX is designed to -radically speed native Linux application development and simplify the porting of Delphi -and C++ Builder applications between WindowsŽ and Linux operating systems. To learn -more, visit: http://www.borland.com/kylix/ - -

        - -About GNOME and the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -The GNOME project has built a completely free and easy-to-use desktop environment, as -well as a powerful application framework for software developers on Linux and other -Unix-like operating systems. The GNOME Foundation will provide organizational, financial -and legal support to the GNOME project, and help determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME -is part of the GNU project, an effort to build a completely free Unix-like operating -system better known as GNU/Linux or Linux. Additional information is available at -http://www.gnome.org/. - -

        - -About Borland - -

        - -Inprise Corporation, referred to in this press release as Borland, is a leading provider -of Internet access infrastructure and application development tools and services for all -major platforms, including Linux, Solaris[tm] and Windows. Founded in 1983, Borland is -headquartered in Scotts Valley, California with operations worldwide. To learn more, -visit the community site or call the company at (800) 632-2864. - - -
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        THE GNOME AND LINUX COMMUNITIES AND INDUSTRY - LEADERS JOIN TO CREATE THE GNOME FOUNDATION

        - -Developers and Corporations Unite to Advance GNOME as the Leading Open -Source Desktop Environment - -

        - -LinuxWorld Expo, San Jose, CA -- August 15, 2000 --The GNOME project -today announced the creation of the GNOME Foundation, which will be -governed by a board of directors elected by the hundreds of volunteer -developers who contribute to GNOME. In addition, industry leaders and -organizations including Compaq, Eazel, Free Software Foundation, -Gnumatic, Helix Code, Henzai, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Object Management -Group, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems, TurboLinux and VA Linux have announced -their support for the foundation, with the goal of advancing the -availability of this easy-to-use, open source, desktop environment. - -

        - -"The GNOME Foundation marks a major step forward for the GNOME project," -said Miguel de Icaza, founder of the GNOME project. "As GNOME continues -to gain momentum, we needed a forum where the GNOME developers and -corporate partners can come together to coordinate the continued -development of GNOME. The support of these industry leaders will help -us to achieve our dream of building a fully free, easy to use desktop -environment that will be used by many millions of people." - -

        - -The foundation will help set the technical direction of the GNOME -project, promote the broad adoption of GNOME on Linux and Unix desktops -and offer a forum for industry leaders to contribute to GNOME. The -Bonobo component project, GTK toolkit development, Pango -internationalization, GNOME Office integration and other projects will -be embraced under the GNOME organization. The foundation will be -modeled on the Apache Foundation, with a board of directors elected by -the hundreds of volunteer GNOME developers. - -

        - -GNOME Advisory Board - -

        - -The GNOME project also announced the creation of an Advisory Board which -will allow corporations and other organizations to support GNOME. -Initial members of the Advisory Board include: Compaq, Eazel, Free -Software Foundation, Gnumatic, Hewlett-Packard, Helix Code, Henzai, IBM, -Object Management Group, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems, TurboLinux and VA -Linux. - -

        - -About GNOME and the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -The GNOME project has built a completely free and easy-to-use desktop -environment, as well as a powerful application framework for software -developers on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. The GNOME -Foundation will provide organizational, financial and legal support to -the GNOME project, and help determine its vision and roadmap. -CollabNet, the leading provider of collaborative software development -services based on open source principles, is helping to organize the -GNOME Foundation. GNOME is part of the GNU project, an effort to build -a completely free Unix-like operating system better known as GNU/Linux -or Linux. Additional information is available at http://www.gnome.org/. - -

        - -You are invited to participate in the GNOME Foundation. We welcome -contributions in many forms. Our membership consists of those -individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the development of -GNOME through participation in the development, documentation and -promotion of GNOME. An Advisory Board provides a vehicle for -organizations and companies to communicate with the GNOME community and -support GNOME. Additional information is available at -http://www.gnome.org/. - -

        - -LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Eazel is a trademark of Eazel, -Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their -respective owners. - -

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        - -"It's always great to see companies coming together and working to bring -open source technologies to the next level," said Brian Behlendorf, CTO -& co-founder, CollabNet. "The creation of the Gnome Foundation will -help move Linux beyond the operating system to becoming a viable desktop -application and CollabNet is excited to be participating in this -process." - -

        - -"Compaq is pleased to join the Advisory Board of the GNOME Foundation, -continuing Compaq's long-time support of the Linux community and open -source," said Glenn Johnson, Director of Compaq's Linux Program Office. -"Compaq expects the foundation will be a valuable forum for us, other -vendors, and customers to contribute to the GNOME Project." - -

        - -"Eazel is delighted to be a member of the Foundation and to be building -software on the GNOME platform," said Mike Boich, CEO and co-founder of -Eazel. "Much like the Apache Project before it, GNOME is benefiting from -the interest of both developers and commercial entities. The GNOME -Foundation can only help to accelerate that trend." - -

        - -Richard Stallman of the Free Software Foundation said: "16 years ago, we -began developing the GNU operating system, a replacement for the Unix -operating system that would be entirely Free Software (free as in -freedom). We aimed to give GNU the full scope of Unix, including -compilers, editors, email software, even games. But beyond that, we -hoped someday to give a GNU graphical interface like the Macintosh. Our -third attempt at that, the one that succeeded, is GNOME, started in 1997 -by Miguel de Icaza. GNOME, like all of GNU, is a project of the Free -Software Movement, which has been working since 1984 to give software -users the freedom to redistribute and change software. The rival Open -Source Movement was founded in 1998 to avoid raising issues of freedom -and principle as we try to do. Supporters of that movement contribute -to work on GNOME, but GNOME is not part of that movement. See -http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html for more -explanation." - -

        - -"Gnumatic Incorporated sees the Gnome Foundation as a major key to the -creation of desktop and home user applications for Linux," said Dr. -Linas Vepstas, CEO of Gnumatic Incorporated. "By providing a stable -desktop development platform for Linux, applications such as GnuCash, -the personal finance manager being developed by Gnumatic, will benefit -from the broad array of standard Gnome technologies." - -

        - -"We created Helix Code to deploy a free, modern and friendly desktop -solution to the world," said Nat Friedman, CEO and co-founder of Helix -Code. "Helix GNOME has brought a new level of accessibility and -functionality to the hundreds of thousands of users who have installed -our product. For GNOME, the next step is applications. Helix Code -comes to the table with Evolution, a comprehensive communications and -information management suite. Now, industry and developer support has -rallied around the GNOME platform and major contributions are coming in -from all sides. We will soon offer a total desktop solution that will -reshape the industry. GNOME has arrived." - -

        - -"HP is excited to join the GNOME foundation and will take an active role -in working with the open source community to contribute to the future -desktop standard for Linux and UNIX systems." said Martin Fink, R&D Lab -Manager for UNIX Systems Enablement. "HP is migrating the HP-UX desktop -to GNOME towards a goal of common look and feel between HP-UX and -Linux." - -

        - -"By partnering with industry leaders in the GNOME Foundation, IBM -continues its strong commitment to open standards and a clear vision of -Linux as the driving force for the evolution of e-business," said Daniel -Frye, program director, IBM Linux Technology Center. "IBM believes this -partnership will help enable innovation and will accelerate development -of the Linux desktop." - -

        - -"One of the challenges the Linux community is facing is how to integrate -the new applications that are currently being developed with the -established architectures that already exist in most business -enterprises. GNOME developers have realized that building it around -CORBA allows them to use components that integrate with other -industry-recognized technologies, such as Java and C++. The OMG is well -aware of the need for vendor-neutral organizations that allow developers -to agree upon standard interfaces. We look forward to helping the GNOME -Foundation in their mission, " said Dr. Richard Soley, CEO, Object -Management Group. - -

        - -"About three years ago, Red Hat created the Red Hat Advanced Development -Labs (RHAD Labs) to support open source software on the desktop and -became the first commercial company to make a contribution to GNOME -development," said Bob Young, Chairman and co-founder of Red Hat. "With -the formation of the GNOME Foundation, GNOME is truly coming of age in -terms of market momentum. We are excited about the opportunities for -GNOME and open source, and we look forward to working with the new -members to the GNOME community, like Eazel, Helix, Sun Microsystems and -others, as they bring applications and technology to the GNOME desktop -environment." - -

        - -"Sun is thrilled to be joining the GNOME Foundation and we plan to adopt -GNOME as the future desktop for Solaris," said Marco Boerries, vice -president and general manager of webtop and application software at Sun -Microsystems, Inc. "We are committed to contributing significant -engineering resources to the GNOME project and will work closely with -the other GNOME members to ensure continued reliability and quality." - -

        - -"TurboLinux is please to support the GNOME Foundation," said Rok Sosic, -TurboLinux Chief Technology Officer. "We have used GNOME as our default -desktop since 1999, and we've been very pleased with the progress that -it has made toward becoming a full-featured standard. GNOME is one of -the best examples of how open source software can succeed. Such wide -ranging support from the industry is guaranteed to help the project -achieve it's goals." - -

        - -"VA Linux Systems has been proud to make GNOME available on our systems -for years," said Dr. Larry M. Augustin, president and CEO of VA Linux -Systems. "GNOME is representative of the kind of creativity and -engineering that is available from the Open Source development -community. We have a number of engineers who have worked on GNOME and -GTK technology for some time, and are pleased to extend our GNOME -efforts by joining the GNOME foundation." - -
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        GNOME 1.4 Released - Desktop Environment Boasts Power, Stability, Polish and Integration

        - -
        - -COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2001-- Latest GNOME release offers -something for everyone - from enhanced end-user capabilities to powerful development -tools - -

        - -In a move that will take free software (also referred to as open source software) to a -new level, the GNOME Foundation announced the release of GNOME 1.4. The release offers a -stable, powerful and tightly integrated platform that features the most extensive -documentation to date, making the help features very user-friendly. GNOME 1.4 includes -Nautilus, the new graphical shell for GNOME that features advanced file and Internet -browsing capabilities. Developers will find a set of new and updated tools, making GNOME -the ideal programming platform. - -

        - -"GNOME 1.4 has a wealth of new features, from an updated Sawfish window manager to -enhanced support and interoperability with other desktop environments." said Havoc -Pennington, GNOME Foundation board chair. "This release represents a major leap forward -in the GNOME desktop environment. Users will instantly see an improvement in the -usability and power of components like Nautilus. Developers will enjoy the strategic -advantages of improvements to the component architecture and streamlined tools for -greater internationalization and localization of GNOME-based programs." - -

        - -New or enhanced features of the GNOME 1.4 desktop environment include: - -

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        • -Nautilus - a new file manager and desktop environment that allows users to easily -manage their files, browse the web and access web-based services through a -sophisticated, customizable interface. For example, GNOME users can select any word in a -text document and do a Google search on that term or look up the word in an online -dictionary. -
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        • -Better support and interoperability with KDE and legacy X applications -
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        • - New Application Launch Feedback lets the user know when a program is in the process -of being loaded. -
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        • - Sawfish window manager is now a standard part of GNOME. All aspects of the user -interface are customizable through Sawfish, including complete configuration of the look -and feel of the desktop. -
          • -
        • - Easier to use and more intuitive help browser and help system, boasting extensive -documentation covering all aspects of GNOME operations. -
          • -
        • - GNOME Fifth Toe, a broad collection of applications that run on GNOME. -
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        • - Medusa, the new GNOME searching/indexing package. Medusa is a content and file -indexing system that performs quick searches of a user's hard drive. -
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        - - -"The goal of GNOME was to create a program that could be used by anyone." Miguel de -Icaza, president of the GNOME Foundation said. "GNOME 1.4 reaches that goal and more. -The hundreds of volunteers and paid programmers who have worked on the project have -created a program that is powerful, both for the user and the developer." GNOME 1.4 will -also include a number of enhancements for developers, including: - -
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        • - GNOME-VFS - The GNOME Virtual File System provides an - abstraction to common file system operations like reading, - writing and copying files, listing directories and so on. - GNOME-VFS is extensible and usable from any application on the - GNOME desktop. - -
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        • - Updated Bonobo Component Model - 1.4 will include developments - in the interfaces that provide standard component programming - and program interoperability in Linux and Unix. -
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        • - Xml-i18n-tools - a set of tools for better - internationalization and localization of GNOME. Xml-i18n-tools - contain some utility scripts for internationalizing various - kinds of XML files. In addition, it has a merging feature, - which will be extended to handle desktop and MIME files in the - future. -
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        • - GConf, a sophisticated system for storing configuration - information. It provides a notification service so - applications can be notified when a configuration setting - changes. changes. Gconf also allows for pluggable storage - backends (text files, databases, etc.) and gives - administrators control over default and mandatory settings. -
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        • - Enhanced Language Bindings - facilitating the use of GNOME - from a number of programming languages. Language bindings - included with GNOME 1.4 for Gtk+ include C, C++, Objective C, - Ada, Perl, Python, Guile, TOM, Eiffel, Dylan, JavaScript, - Pike, Pascal and Haskell. Many of these languages also have - support for GNOME widgets available. -
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        • - Enhanced GNOME Display Manager - A re-implementation of the - well-known xdm (X Display Manager) program that features X - authentication, default and per-display initialization - scripts, pre and post-session scripts, pluggable - authentication modules and TCP wrappers for access control. -
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        - -"Since the GNOME project is a free software project, we were able to incorporate -advances from some of the most talented programmers in the world," said Maciej -Stachowiak, head of the 1.4 Release Team. "Hundreds of people from every part of the -world contributed to this release. The result is a mature, stable, powerful and -fun-to-use desktop, with the promise of a host of new killer applications, due to the -programming enhancements." - -

        - -GNOME is a free software project that is developing a complete, easy to use desktop for -GNU/Linux (more commonly known as Linux), BSD and a variety of other Unix and Unix-like -operating systems. The GNOME desktop is used by millions of people around the world. -More than 500 computer developers, including over 100 full-time, paid developers, -contribute their time and effort to the project. - -

        - -About the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading companies, the GNOME -Foundation is an organization committed to supporting the advancement of GNOME. The -Foundation provides organizational, financial and legal support to the GNOME project and -helps determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME is an entirely free user environment for -desktops, networked servers and portable Internet devices. The modern architecture and -design of GNOME includes a technically advanced application development platform and a -powerful end-user desktop environment. Major leading software industry and computer -manufacturers support the GNOME development effort, which is led by a worldwide -community of volunteers. More information on GNOME is available at www.gnome.org. - -
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        GNOME 2.0 DESKTOP AND DEVELOPER PLATFORM RELEASED

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        Latest version of the popular, multi-platform desktop environment boasts - simpler user interface and a host of powerful developer tools.

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        -OTTAWA, Canada  - June 26, 2002 - The GNOME Foundation today released
-version 2.0 of the GNOME Desktop and Developer Platform at the Ottawa
-Linux Symposium.  With the inclusion of GNOME 2.0 by leading Linux and
-Unix vendors later this year, users of GNOME can look forward to an
-improved user environment for existing GNOME applications, including a
-faster and more powerful Nautilus file manager, features that are better
-organized and usability-tested, dozens of useful utilities, applications
-and even games.  Users and administrators will also see a new,
-simplified configuration system. Developers can look forward to more
-efficient application development with stronger integration of GNOME
-APIs and the advantages of GNOME's component-based architecture.
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-"The GNOME 2.0 project is the culmination of a major effort which had
-the dual objectives of dramatically improving developer productivity and
-significantly enhancing the GNOME user experience," said Miguel de
-Icaza, president of the GNOME Foundation and CTO and co-founder of
-Ximian, Inc.  "The result is an elegant, new multi-platform desktop
-environment for individual, corporate and government users worldwide."
-
-GNOME is supported on a variety of platforms, including GNU/Linux (more
-commonly referred to as Linux), Solaris (tm) Operating Environment,
-HP-UX, Unix, BSD and Apple's Darwin.  The enhanced user interface moves
-from a traditional X Window System interface to one that is easy to use
-and familiar to users of other environments.  The user interface also
-boasts powerful features such as high-quality smooth text rendering and
-first class internationalization support, including support for
-bi-directional text.  
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-"Developing on the GNOME platform will take a leap forward with the
-release of 2.0," said Havoc Pennington, GNOME Foundation board chair and
-technical lead for desktop engineering at Red Hat, Inc.  "The
-industrial-strength GTK+ 2.0 toolkit, combined with add-on tools such as
-Glade, Python and our CORBA implementation make GNOME the natural choice
-for developers on a variety of platforms.  GNOME's component-based
-architecture makes it possible for developers to use already existing
-tools, libraries and features, cutting development time significantly."
-
-GNOME 2.0 has a host of advanced accessibility features for users with
-disabilities and a built-in accessibility framework for developers to
-meet Section 508 requirements.  Developers of GNOME 2.0 have devoted
-thousands of man-hours to ensuring that GNOME will be accessible to
-everyone, including people with disabilities.  More features and
-enhanced accessibility capabilities will be added later this year.
-
-GNOME 2.0 boasts some significant advances for developers, including an
-enhanced GTK Toolkit, new libraries and widgets, as well as the
-unparalleled advantages of GNOME's component-based architecture. 
-GNOME's libraries are available for use in any application, without
-fees, under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License.
-
-GNOME 2.0 is the first of the GNOME 2.x series.  Future releases will
-bring more features to the core desktop, while adding GNOME 2 native
-versions of popular applications such as Evolution, Galeon, Mozilla and
-Gnumeric.  
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-Availability
-Developers and users wishing to install the GNOME 2.0 Desktop and
-Developer Platform may freely download the software at www.gnome.org. 
-The software includes the GNOME 2.0 desktop interface, file manager,
-menus and utilities, as well as the complete set of development tools
-and libraries.
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-GNOME 2.0 versions of popular applications will be available later this
-year. GNOME 2.0 will be available later this year on the Solaris (tm)
-Operating Environment, HP-UX and Red Hat Linux, as well as being
-distributed by Ximian and other Linux distributions as part of their
-offerings.  
-
-About GNOME
-GNOME is a free software project that is developing a complete, easy to
-use desktop for Linux-based operating systems, BSD and a variety of
-other Unix and Unix-like operating systems.  The GNOME desktop is used
-by millions of people around the world.  More than 500 computer
-developers, including over 100 full-time, paid developers, contribute
-their time and effort to the project.
-
-About the GNOME Foundation
-Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading
-companies, the GNOME Foundation is an organization committed to
-supporting the advancement of GNOME. The Foundation is a member
-directed, non-profit organization that provides financial,
-organizational and legal support to the GNOME project and helps
-determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME is an entirely free user
-environment for desktops, networked servers and portable Internet
-devices.  The modern architecture and design of GNOME includes a
-technically advanced application development platform and a powerful
-end-user desktop environment.  Major leading software industry and
-computer manufacturers support the GNOME development effort, which is
-led by a worldwide community of volunteers.  More information on GNOME
-is available at www.gnome.org.
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-trademark of Red Hat, Inc.  All other names and trademarks are the
-property of their respective owners.
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        GNOME FOUNDATION LEADER TO VISIT THREE LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

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        Miguel de Icaza goes on GNOME Foundation's First Latin American Roadshow

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        -BOSTON, Mass.  - June 24, 2002 - Miguel de Icaza, president of the GNOME
-Foundation and CTO and co-Founder of Ximian, Inc. is visiting three
-Latin American countries to discuss GNOME and free software with
-government officials, business, IT leaders and open source advocates in
-Peru, Uruguay and Brazil.  GNOME is a user-friendly, powerful desktop
-environment and developer platform that is licensed under the GNU Lesser
-General Public License, making it freely available for anyone to modify
-and distribute.  GNOME boasts an advanced, component-based architecture
-and powerful development tools, that make it possible to customize it
-and add capabilities and applications easily.
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-"Emerging markets like Peru, Uruguay and Brazil have shown a strong
-interest in GNOME and free software," said Miguel de Icaza, president of
-the GNOME Foundation and CTO and co-founder of Ximian, Inc.  "I'm
-excited to be visiting these three countries and to be speaking with
-government, business and IT leaders there."
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-Miguel will speak at the Auditorio de la Asamblea Nacional de Rectores
-today in Lima, Peru.  He will be in Montevideo, Uruguay at the
-Universidad Católica del Urugual (UCUDAL) on June 26 and at Universidade
-Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul  (UERGS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil on June
-27.  He will also meet individually with business, government and IT
-leaders in each country.
-
-"Given the current economic pressure of foreign debt in the region,
-GNOME helps bring the computer accessibility necessary for modernization
-without straining public budgets" said Timothy Ney, GNOME Foundation's
-Executive Director.
-
-A theme common to many De Icaza's discussions will be that of "Software
-Libre and the State", addressing how countries can more affordably
-bridge the "digital barrier" for their citizens while maintaining
-control of their domestic technology industries and destinies by
-building upon free, open-source rather than proprietary software.
-
-GNOME has advanced internationalization capabilities and a host of
-accessibility features for users with disabilities.  It also features a
-built-in accessibility framework for developers to add even more
-features.   It is an attractive and cost-effective option for business,
-government and education, as well as individual users.  GNOME is
-supported on a variety of platforms, including GNU/Linux (more commonly
-referred to as Linux), Solaris (tm) Operating Environment, HP-UX, Unix,
-BSD and Apple's Darwin.  
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-"GNOME is technically advanced, user-friendly, cross-platform desktop
-that represents a way for countries like Brazil to bridge the digital
-divide and compete in a global economy," said Marcos Mazoni of PROCERGS,
-the state data processing and Internet provider in Rio Grande Do Sol,
-Brazil  "Miguel has made a huge contribution to computing through his
-work on GNOME.  Millions of people worldwide use GNOME and we are
-thrilled to have him here."
-
-The state of Rio Grande do Sol in Brazil was one of the first
-governments in the world to implement a policy of using only free
-software.  Among other things, they are deploying free software programs
-to manage their automobile registration system and other government
-databases, and they are installing computers loaded with GNOME in
-schools across the state.
-
-About GNOME
-GNOME is a free software project that is developing a complete, easy to
-use desktop for Linux-based operating systems, BSD and a variety of
-other Unix and Unix-like operating systems.  The GNOME desktop is used
-by millions of people around the world.  More than 500 computer
-developers, including over 100 full-time, paid developers, contribute
-their time and effort to the project.
-
-About the GNOME Foundation
-Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading
-companies, the GNOME Foundation is an organization committed to
-supporting the advancement of GNOME. The Foundation is a member
-directed, non-profit organization that provides, financial,
-organizational and legal support to the GNOME project and helps
-determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME is an entirely free user
-environment for desktops, networked servers and portable Internet
-devices.  The modern architecture and design of GNOME includes a
-technically advanced application development platform and a powerful
-end-user desktop environment.  Major leading software industry and
-computer manufacturers support the GNOME development effort, which is
-led by a worldwide community of volunteers.  More information on GNOME
-is available at www.gnome.org.
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        GUADEC 2003 TO ATTRACT GLOBAL AUDIENCE OF GNOME DEVELOPERS AND ENTHUSIASTS -

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        Free software luminaries, open source developers gather to advance the next - generation of the multi-platform desktop environment

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        -BOSTON, Mass.   February 18, 2003  The fourth annual GNOME User and
-Developer European Conference (GUADEC), will bring developers, GNOME
-Foundation leaders and individual, business and government GNOME users to
-Dublin, Ireland June 16-18, 2003.  The conference is a unique forum for
-highlighting the capabilities and direction of GNOME, the user environment
-for desktops, networked servers and portable Internet devices.  GUADEC will
-also feature meaningful discussions of the future direction of GNOME
-development.  GUADEC 2003 will feature a comprehensive set of tutorials that
-will benefit IT leaders, developers and deployers of GNOME.
-
-GUADEC has quadrupled in attendance over the past three years, drawing
-GNOME developers, industry, government and education IT leaders and GNOME
-enthusiasts from every corner of the world, said Timothy Ney, GNOME
-Foundation executive director.  GUADEC is a unique event that brings the
-people who are creating GNOME together to discuss and demonstrate their work
-and to build roadmaps for future development.  Pair these developers with IT
-leaders from every sector and you get the electric environment that is
-GUADEC.
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-GUADEC is being held June 16-18, 2003 at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
-The program will boast a stellar lineup of speakers, from GNOME leaders to
-IT industry movers and shakers. Additional information on GUADEC can be
-found at www.guadec.org.
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-GUADEC is an opportunity to bring developers, who have worked with one
-another virtually for months and/or years, together in one place.  Miguel
-de Icaza, president of the GNOME Foundation and CTO and co-founder, Ximian,
-Inc. said. It gives us a chance to meet with the very people who are
-deploying GNOME.  GUADEC gives us a chance to discuss the future of GNOME
-and set the overall strategy and direction of GNOME for the next year.
-
-About GNOME
-GNOME is a free software project that provides a complete, easy to use
-desktop for a variety of operating systems, including GNU/Linux (more
-commonly known as Linux), BSD, Solaris , Operating Environment, HP-UX,
-Unix, BSD and Apples Darwin.  The GNOME desktop is used by millions of
-people around the world.  More than 700 computer developers, including over
-100 full-time, paid developers, contribute their time and effort to the
-project.
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-About GUADEC
-The GNOME User and Developer Europe Conference (GUADEC) is an annual
-gathering of GNOME developers, enthusiasts and individual, business,
-education and government users worldwide.  It provides a forum for members
-of the GNOME project to showcase their work and to discuss the future of
-GNOME development.  Housed in a different European country each year, GUADEC
-is a catalyst for the future development and direction of GNOME.
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-About the GNOME Foundation
-Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading
-companies, the GNOME Foundation is an organization committed to supporting
-the advancement of GNOME. The Foundation provides organizational, financial
-and legal support to the GNOME project and helps determine its vision and
-roadmap. GNOME is an entirely free user environment for desktops, networked
-servers and portable Internet devices.  The modern architecture and design
-of GNOME includes a technically advanced application development platform
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        MandrakeSoft joins the GNOME Foundation

        - -San Francisco - November 14, 2000 - MandrakeSoft today announced that it is joining the -Advisory Board of the GNOME Foundation, which aims to promote the GNOME graphical -desktop. Linux-Mandrake operating system has included GNOME since early versions and the -GNOME has recently become the desktop of choice for many Linux-Mandrake users. - -

        - -"We are delighted that MandrakeSoft is joining the Foundation's Advisory Board and -extending its commitment to GNOME ", said Miguel De Icaza, co-founder of GNOME. -"MandrakeSoft's market leadership role in the European Linux market and its strong -retail presence in the US will allow GNOME to reach a much broader audience worldwide." - -

        - -MandrakeSoft has long recognized the great value offered by the GNOME environment and -its ability to attract new users from the Windows world. MandrakeSoft also credits the -numerous innovations introduced by the GNOME project as one of the key reasons for the -worldwide success of Linux and the Open Source model. - -

        - -"MandrakeSoft has always been committed to support Free Software and Linux in -particular. Our entrance in the GNOME Foundation proves once again our commitment to -killer free-software projects", said Gaël Duval - VP & Co-Founder of MandrakeSoft. - -

        - -MandrakeSoft affirms its commitment to the Foundation and to GNOME's bright future by -also announcing to financially sponsor several GNOME developers so that they may focus -on developing GNOME Office/OpenOffice for the benefit of the entire community. - -

        - -In a related announcement, Borland-Inprise today announced that it, too, will be joining -the GNOME Foundation's Advisory Board. - -

        - -About MandrakeSoft - -

        - -MandrakeSoft publishes the Linux-Mandrake operating system, based on open-source -development (which provides free access to source code published in accordance with a -General Public License, or GPL). Several hundred developers throughout the world -contribute to the constant improvement of the product directly over the Internet. This -international developer community has given Linux-Mandrake a product that is available -in over 40 languages. - -

        - -Linux-Mandrake is a very complete system with a choice of several powerful, -pre-configured graphic interfaces (notably the leaders KDE and GNOME), as well as more -than 2,300 applications including Netscape Communicator, the StarOffice suite, and the -Apache Web server. - -

        - -In a testament to its success, MandrakeSoft received the awards for "Best Product of the -Year" and "Best Linux-Distribution/Server" at LinuxWorld Expo 99, as well as the PC -Answers Platinum Award in April 2000 and the Linux Magazine Editor's Choice Award in -September 2000. The company has signed a strategic partnership with the American -publisher Macmillan USA and held the number one spot in Linux North American sales for -Macmillan USA in July & August 2000 (Source : PC Data). - -

        - -"Born on the Internet", MandrakeSoft established headquarters in Pasadena (U.S.) and -Paris (Europe). Please visit the web site, http://www.linux-mandrake.com for more -information. - -

        - -About GNOME and the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -The GNOME project has built a completely free and easy-to-use desktop environment, as -well as a powerful application framework for software developers on Linux and other -Unix-like operating systems. GNOME is part of the GNU project, an effort to build a -completely free Unix-like operating system better known as GNU/Linux or Linux. - -

        - -The GNOME Foundation will provide organizational, financial and legal support to the -GNOME project, and help determine its vision and roadmap. The Foundation is governed by -a board of directors elected by the members of the foundation: individuals who have -demonstrated a commitment to the development of GNOME through participation in the -development, documentation and promotion of GNOME. An Advisory Board provides a vehicle -for organizations and companies to communicate with the GNOME community and support -GNOME. - -

        - -Advisory Board members include Hewlett Packard, IBM, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems, Turbo -Linux and other leading technology companies. - -

        - -Additional information is available at http://www.gnome.org/. You are invited to -participate in GNOME, which provides many opportunities for individuals and companies to -contribute. - -
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        THE GNOME COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY LEADERS JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER ENHANCED USER ENVIRONMENT FOR PCs, WORKSTATIONS AND NEW INTERNET ACCESS DEVICES

        - -LinuxWorld Expo, San Jose, CA -- August 15, 2000 -- The GNOME project -today announced five major initiatives aimed at delivering an -industry-wide open user environment. These initiatives are: -- To establish the GNOME user environment as the unifying desktop for -the Linux and Unix communities. -- Adoption of OpenOffice.org technologies for integration into GNOME. -- Integration of the Mozilla browser technology into GNOME. -- Industry leaders to work together to improve the quality, reliability -and accessibility of the GNOME user environment around the world. -- Establishment of the GNOME framework as the standard for next -generation Internet access devices. - -

        - -"GNOME is receiving a tremendous boost in terms of support, backing and -commitment for contribution and improvements," said Miguel de Icaza, -founder of the GNOME project. "GNOME is now well positioned to be the -next generation user environment, uniting the existing Linux and UNIX -communities. We are building an alternative environment based on free -software and open principles. By leveraging other open technologies we -are able to maintain our focus on making the most attractive development -environment." - -

        - -GNOME ADOPTION ON LINUX AND UNIX - -

        - -GNOME has achieved significant acceptance from the Linux and Unix -communities. Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard are announcing their -adoption of GNOME as the future default user environment for Solaris and -HP-UX, respectively. The GNOME user environment is the default for Red -Hat, TurboLinux and several other leading Linux distributions and is -available for all major Linux distributions. As a result, this -initiative will unify many variations of Unix under a single user -environment. It creates a cost-effective framework based on open -standards and open source that will enable developers to write solutions -for many different platforms, while competing on implementations. - -

        - -"The advent of a single user environment will provide enormous benefits -to developers, end users and the industry as a whole," said Bill -Claybrook of Aberdeen Group. "By reducing development, deployment and -training costs this project will create a competitive, open standards -based alternative." - -

        - -A COMPLETE END-USER ENVIRONMENT - -

        - -Based on StarOffice, an alternative competitive office productivity -suite available on multiple platforms and the leading productivity suite -for Linux, OpenOffice.org is the industry initiative to deliver open -office productivity applications and its technologies are being adopted -by the GNOME project for integration into the system. OpenOffice.org -will leverage the Bonobo component model to create a number of object -components, allowing these components to be used by a wide range of -applications. - -

        - -The Mozilla project is an industry initiative to deliver an open -Internet browser. Mozilla browser technology, together with IBM's -SashXB technology, will be integrated into GNOME to deliver an -integrated browsing experience into its next generation user -environment. GNOME has also integrated Mozilla with the Bonobo -component system. - -

        - -Eazel will provide Nautilus, an innovative file manager which serves as -the starting point for Eazel's web-based system management services. -Nautilus will provide a state-of-the art file manager for GNOME, with a -fully-integrated Mozilla web-browser and a number of innovative new -features. The Nautilus software will be integrated with web-based -services that provide assistance with file management and system -administration. - -

        - -GnuCash will provide graphing and financial data handling -infrastructure. - -

        - -Helix Code will provide Evolution, the integrated calendar, mail and -contacts system, as well as its Bonobo component architecture which -enables applications to be built out of reusable software components. -In addition, Helix Code will deliver a new set of configuration and -administration tools targeted to end users, including configuration -snapshotting, rollback and cluster management. - -

        - -BEYOND THE DESKTOP - -

        - -This initiative will develop the framework and platform services -required for applications to be developed and deployed on Internet -appliances, consistent and compatible with the GNOME user environment on -desktop systems. For the emerging Internet appliance market, Linux has -been established as the front runner kernel technolgy. This initiative -will provide a well-defined framework for developers and manufacturers -of new devices and developers of Internet-based software services. It -will also provide users and developers with a cost-effective framework -that will deliver a common experience and share data across a range of -hardware platforms, from handhelds to supercomputers. - -

        - -As part of this initiative, Compaq is working to make Gnome-based -applications available on its handheld devices as well as assisting -developers through the handhelds.org community and the GNOME Foundation. - -

        - -OTHER KEY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENHANCE GNOME - -

        - -IBM is contributing application development tools which enable -development of web-based applications (SashXB for Linux) using open web -standard languages (HTML, Javascript, DHTML, and XML), but have -look-and-feel consistency with other "native" applications. - -

        - -Red Hat will provide an object-oriented widget framework, CORBA, an OMG -industry standard, support for distributed software, lay-out and -rendering of internationalized text and configuration management -technology. - -

        - -Sun Microsystems will provide printing, internationalization and -accessibility technology as well as its substantial expertise in -improving reliability and quality based on its experience in delivering -mission-critical solutions for global corporations. - - -

        - -ABOUT GNOME - -

        - -The GNOME project has built a complete free and easy-to-use desktop -environment for the user, as well as a powerful application framework -for the software developer. - -

        - -GNOME is part of the GNU project, and is free software (often referred -to as open source software). GNOME is included in almost every BSD and -Linux distribution and works on many other Unix systems. - -

        - -Although a number of private and public companies are contributing to -the development of GNOME, GNOME is not controlled by any company. It is -a volunteer-driven effort with hundreds of volunteer developers from all -over the world. Their efforts are coordinated by the Gnome Foundation. -Information about GNOME is available at http://www.gnome.org. - -

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        GNOME Foundation Brings Timothy Ney on Board as Executive Director

        - - -Well-known free software advocate and non-profit management expert joins -the desktop software organization - -

        - -BOSTON, Mass. August 22, 2001 In a move that will take it to the next -level, the GNOME Foundation, the organization driving the direction and -development of GNOME desktop software for GNU/Linux, UNIX and other free -software systems, has hired Timothy Ney as executive director. Mr. Ney -is well known in the free software community for his past work with the -Free Software Foundation, where he was the managing officer, and as a -popular speaker and advocate. - -

        - -"Timothy's expertise will help bring the GNOME Foundation to full -maturity as a force in the free software community." said Havoc -Pennington, GNOME Foundation board chair. "We welcome Tim to the GNOME -Foundation." - -

        - -Mr. Ney has extensive experience in the growth and management of -non-profit organizations. In his three years at the Free Software -Foundation, he brought that organization from running an annual deficit -to assets totaling more than $1 million. Mr. Ney has also served as -Executive Director of the Independent Feature Project and was Director -of Sponsorship and Loan Programs at the New York Foundation for the -Arts. Additionally, he served as Director of Business Development for -Baseline, the first online service for the entertainment industry. - -

        - -"Timothy has always been a great resource for GNOME." Miguel de Icaza, -president of the GNOME Foundation and CTO and co-founder, Ximian, Inc. -said. "We're happy that he has chosen to join our organization and lend -his talent to the growth of GNOME and the GNOME Foundation." - -

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        GNOME Foundation Enters China With Membership of RedFlag Software Co. Ltd.

        - -NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2001-- RedFlag's Membership in the Foundation -Signals the Localization of GNOME Into Chinese -- Making it Available to More Than One -Billion People - -

        - -In a move that will make GNOME available to more than a billion people, RedFlag has -joined the Advisory Board of the GNOME Foundation. As part of the membership, RedFlag -will lead an effort to localize GNOME, the entirely free user environment for desktops, -networked servers and portable Internet devices, into Simplified Chinese. "With the -addition of RedFlag and the localization of GNOME, businesses and individuals in China -can enjoy the power, cost-effectiveness and ease of use of free software," said Havoc -Pennington, GNOME Foundation board chair. "In addition, talented programmers in China -will be able to utilize the modern architecture and design of GNOME for application -development." RedFlag will lead GNOME Foundation efforts in China, focusing on -education, support and marketing. It will also join the volunteer efforts of more than -500 of the world's most talented software designers and programmers who are currently -working on GNOME or GNOME-compatible programs. "We're very committed to the GNOME -Foundation and the localization of GNOME into Simplified Chinese," said Bo Liu, -president and CEO of RedFlag Software Co. Ltd. "GNOME is a robust and powerful -environment that will be very beneficial to individuals, companies and educators here in -China." GNOME is a free software project (also referred to as open source software) that -is developing a complete, easy-to-use desktop for Linux (GNU/Linux), BSD and a variety -of other Unix and Unix-like operating systems. The GNOME desktop is used by millions of -people around the world. More than 500 computer developers, including more than 100 -full-time, paid developers, contribute their time and effort to the project. - -

        - -About the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -Composed of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading companies, the GNOME -Foundation is an organization committed to supporting the advancement of GNOME. GNOME is -an entirely free user environment for desktops, networked servers and portable Internet -devices. The modern architecture and design of GNOME includes a technically advanced -application development platform and a powerful end-user desktop environment. Major -leading software industry and computer manufacturers support the GNOME development -effort, which is led by a worldwide community of volunteers. More information on GNOME -is available at www.gnome.org. - -

        - -About RedFlag - -

        - -RedFlag Software Co. Ltd. is a leading company of Linux distributions and applications -in China, developing applications and operating systems for server, desktop and embedded -platforms. RedFlag Software also provides applications to end-users for achieving system -security and performance. With more than 20 years of experience in Unix and open source -systems and more than 18 years of Chinese localization experience, RedFlag devotes -itself to empower any kind of CPU-based hardware from set-top boxes, mobile appliances, -PDAs and mainframes. It offers a full line of services, including telephone support, -on-site consulting, developer training, certification programs, e-business and ISV -support. Located in Beijing, the company can be found on the Web at -www.redflag-linux.com. - - -
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        Red Hat Joins Industry Vendors as a Founding Member of the GNOME Foundation

        - -Foundation to Reinforce and Advance GNOME as the World's Leading Open-source Desktop Environment - -

        - -RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-August 15, 2000-Red Hat, Inc. (Nasdaq:RHAT), -the leader in open source Internet infrastructure solutions, today -announced it has joined the GNOME project and top industry vendors -including Compaq, Eazel, Helix Code, IBM, Sun Microsystems and VA Linux -Systems to form the GNOME Foundation, a non-profit, unified group of -vendors and individuals dedicated to advancing the use and extending the -capabilities of the popular GNOME graphical user environment. - -

        - -The GNOME (GNU Network Object Modeling Environment) project is an open -source, GUI-based user interface for Linux designed to run on all modern -versions of UNIX-like operating systems. Since its development, GNOME has -quickly become one of the world's leading, free and simple desktop -environments. - -

        - -Red Hat will assist the GNOME Foundation in leading the technical -direction of the continuing GNOME project, offering forums for industry -leaders to contribute to GNOME and in promoting the benefits of GNOME. The -GNOME Foundation will provide organizational and financial support for -GNOME and related open source projects. - -

        - -"Red Hat has played an integral part in the development of code and -support for GNOME," said Bob Young, chairman and co-founder of Red Hat, -Inc. "As one of the key founders of the GNOME Foundation, Red Hat is -dedicated to working with others in advancing this powerful application -framework and promoting it as the desktop environment of the future." - -

        - -About the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -The GNOME Foundation provides organizational, financial and legal support -to the GNOME project. The foundation will help determine the vision and -roadmap for GNOME. It will also assist in creating technical standards, -coordinate GNOME releases, and determine which software projects are part -of GNOME. The foundation will make public statements and administer funds -on behalf of the GNOME project. The Foundation will be incorporated as a -membership-based, not-for-profit corporation. - -

        - -You are invited to participate in the GNOME Foundation. We welcome -contributions in many forms. Our membership consists of those individuals -who have demonstrated a commitment to the development of GNOME through -participation in the development, documentation and promotion of GNOME. -The Advisory Board provides a vehicle for organizations and companies to -communicate with the GNOME community and support GNOME. Additional -information is available at: http://www.gnome.org. - -

        - -Joining Red Hat in the GNOME Foundation is Collab.net, Compaq, Debian, -Eazel, Free Software Foundation, Gnumatic, Helix Code, Henzai, Inc., IBM, -Sun Microsystems, and VA Linux Systems. - - -

        - -Open source momentum - -

        - -International Data Corp. (IDC) research states that paid Linux shipments -grew faster than any other server operating system over the past two -years, and their preliminary figures for 1999 show Linux shipments hold -24.6 percent of the server operating system market, up from 15.8 in 1998. -IDC also states that Red Hat Linux is by far the most popular -distribution, preferred by 68.7 percent of U.S. Linux users. - -

        - -Research firm Netcraft, Inc. (www.netcraft.com), states that as of May -2000, 36 percent of all public Web sites run on Linux-based operating -systems, making Linux the most popular choice for deploying public Web -sites. IDC research shows 40 percent of all spending on Linux servers is -for Internet related applications, firmly entrenching Linux servers in the -Internet infrastructure. - -

        - -Finally, IDC predicts that by 2002, there will be more than 55 million -handheld and notebook-style information appliance devices and that by -2005, shipments of these appliances will exceed shipments of PCs. - -

        - -Red Hat's numerous alliances with industry leaders and the demand for -Linux-based applications has created open source support from many of the -industry's leading software and hardware manufacturers, including Compaq, -Computer Associates, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Netscape, Novell, -Oracle and SAP. - -

        - -About Red Hat, Inc. - -

        - -Founded in 1994, Red Hat (Nasdaq:RHAT) is the leading provider of open -source Internet infrastructure solutions, ranging from small embedded -devices to high availability clusters and Web serving. Red Hat applies its -technological leadership to create open source solutions for Internet -infrastructure and post-PC environments, offers services backed by the -best understanding of open source and the most comprehensive resources, -delivers the brand of a widely trusted open source leader and corporate -partner, and persists in an indelible commitment to the virtues of open -source to lead a revolution in the computing industry. - -

        - -Red Hat, Inc. is based in Research Triangle Park, N.C. and has offices -worldwide. Visit Red Hat on the Web at www.redhat.com. For investor -inquiries, contact Lippert/Heilshorn at (212) 838-3777. - -

        - -Red Hat Europe was established in July 1999 with its European headquarters -based in Surrey, United Kingdom and offices throughout Europe. - -

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        SUN JOINS GNOME FOUNDATION

        - -Adopts upcoming GNOME 2.0 as future user desktop for Solaris[tm] Operating Environment - -

        - -PALO ALTO, CA -- August 15, 2000 -- Today at the LinuxWorld 2000 conference in San Jose, -California, Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced it is joining the GNOME Foundation, a new -organization of open community developers and leading high-technology companies that -will advance GNOME as an industry-wide open user environment. Sun also announced it will -adopt GNOME 2.0 as the future desktop for its Solaris[tm] Operating Environment. In a -related announcement, the GNOME Foundation announced it will adopt OpenOffice.org -technology as the core for GNOME Office Suite. - -

        - -Solaris Operating Environment is the world's leading mission-critical UNIX(R) operating -environment, used by global corporations. OpenOffice.org is the industry initiative to -deliver open office productivity applications, based on Sun's StarOffice office -productivity suite, that was provided to the open source community by Sun in July. - -

        - -"We are delighted to be joining the GNOME Foundation and to be adopting GNOME as the -modern desktop for Solaris. Linux developers will now be able to tap into the industrial -power of Solaris as they develop applications for desktops and Internet-enabled devices -for the dot-com era," said Marco Boerries, vice president and general manager of webtop -and application software at Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Sun is committing significant -engineering resources to ensure that GNOME integrates seamlessly into Solaris." - -

        - -"This is the first time a major systems vendor has embraced free software/open-source -software as a key element of its primary operating system," said Miguel de Icaza, -founder of the GNOME project and Helix Code. "Sun's commitment to GNOME helps usher in a -new era in delivering a complete and modern future user environment for not only the Sun -community but for the open-source community as well." - -

        - -By focusing on Sun's areas of development expertise--robust UNIX technology, printing, -internationalization, accessibility, and network configuration and management--Sun will -drive reliability and quality with the GNOME Foundation. - -

        - -About GNOME 2.0 - -

        - -GNOME 2.0 will be the first major release from the GNOME Foundation, which will -integrate the advanced technologies from the GNOME Foundation partners with existing -technology from the GNOME Project. Some of the features planned for GNOME 2.0 include an -advanced and easy-to-use user environment; an integrated and free office productivity -suite; and the latest browser technology from the Mozilla Project. - -

        - -Availability - -

        - -GNOME 2.0 for Solaris is scheduled to be available from Sun by the middle of calendar -year 2001. Sun plans to start releasing early access versions of GNOME 2.0 for Solaris, -as the GNOME 2.0 technology becomes available, around the end of calendar year 2000. -CDE-based applications will continue to run in the new Solaris desktop environment -without change, and Sun will continue to support CDE users and applications. - -

        - -About GNOME and the GNOME Foundation - -

        - -The GNOME project has built a completely free and easy-to-use desktop environment, as -well as a powerful application framework for software developers on Linux and other -Unix-like operating systems. The GNOME Foundation will provide organizational, financial -and legal support to the GNOME project, and help determine its vision and roadmap. -Present members include Compaq, Eazel, Free Software Foundation, Gnumatic, Hewlett -Packard, Helix Code, Henzai, IBM, Object Management Group, Red Hat, Sun Microsystems, -TurboLinux and VALinux. Collab.Net, the leading provider of collaborative software -development services based on open source principles, is helping to organize the GNOME -Foundation. GNOME is part of the GNU project, an effort to build a completely free -Unix-like operating system better known as GNU/Linux or Linux. Additional information is -available at www.gnome.org. - -

        - -About Sun Microsystems, Inc. - -

        - -Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- has -propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), to its position as a leading provider -of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the Internet and allow -companies worldwide to dot-com their businesses. With $15.7 billion in annual revenues, -Sun can be found in more than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com. - -
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