[Linux-aus] Discussion Starter

[Pia Smith]

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To keep the ball rolling I've collated the ideas :) If anyone
has any more ideas/limitations that should be in place please
let us know!

Thanks!
Pia

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Linux Australia - Guidelines for distribution of funds

The request must:
- be for the good of some project that relates to Linux or Open Source
- 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 and optionally to 
linux-aus at linux.org.au (all applications will inevitably be discussed on 
linux-aus)
- must have specified milestones, and attempt to meet them (e.g. I will
port Linux to the Gronk 4281 within 6 months)
- have open documentation proceedures if possible (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
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The applicant must:
- outline the need as specifically as possible
- 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
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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)
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Process
- The application will be discussed by the Linux Australia Committee at 
the next meeting, and then the results posted to the linux-aus mailing 
list for membership approval. The membership then has 2 weeks in which 
to contest the application. In the case of the application being 
contested the application will be open discussion in linux-aus for a 
further 2 weeks. After this discussion the committee will make the final 
call. (This prevents applications being dragged out for too long)
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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, mailing lists
- support with organising an event or conference
- advertising or media coverage of some event or conference
- bulk ordering of items that may be useful to many LUGs/SIGs
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Exceptions
- For seemingly worthwhile sponserships less than $100 the Linux Australia 
Committee will make the call, and post to linux-aus for the information of 
the membership. Two committee members must agree to any single request of 
this type.
- Capped at $2000 a month until May face to face meeting where we will 
better be able to create a budget based on interest levels and real figures.
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