[Linux-aus] Discussion Starter

[Michael Still]

On 1 Apr 2003, Pia Smith wrote:

How about?

> Linux Australia - Guidelines for distribution of funds
>
> The request must:
> - be for the good of some project that relates to Linux or Open Source
> - outline the need as specifically as possible
> - have some tangible result (such as a finished bit of code, a piece of
> hardware, a web site) so the community can feel the funds are
> being well used
> - be submitted to committee at linux.org.au

 - must have specified milestones, and attempt to meet them (e.g. I will
port Linux to the Gronk 4281 within 6 months, or at least have died
trying)

 - have open documentation proceedures (i.e. a open developers mailling
list, CVS repository, whatever is reasonable for that project)

 - must credit LA with sponsorship on their website, with an appropriate
link

> The applicant must:
> - be a member or affiliate of Linux Australia
> - be a person willing to take responsibility for making the request on
> behalf of the project
> - agree to the responsibilities he/she must undertake if the application
> is accepted
> -
> -
>
> In the case where the application is accepted, the applicant must:
> - be responsible for supplying Linux Australia with any necessary
> receipts
> - provide Linux Australia with a brief report as to how the project
> went, results, etc
> - be responsible for updating the project page with how the funds were
> used (this is to come)
> -
> -
>
> Applications may be but are not limited to:
> - for overhead costs such as some bit of hardware, or bandwidth for an
> open source project
> - resources such as web space, hosting,
> - support with organising an event or conference
> - advertising or media coverage of some event or conference

Cheers,
Mikal

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