[Linux-aus] AGM, Election, Name Change & Rusty Wrench Award

David Newall davidn at davidnewall.com
Mon Dec 17 03:06:56 EST 2012


On 16/12/12 09:51, James Polley wrote:
>>  From this, it follows that if over 25% of votes cast support keeping the
>> >same name, no distribution of preferences can provide the required
>> >support needed to change the name.
> I'd be fascinated to read the "logic" that lead you to this
> conclusion. Not that it's in any way relevant, since this election
> doesn't need a 75% majority for anything.

Oh! well it's elementary mathematics, James, and I'm surprised you don't 
understand.  Do study 
http://www.kidspot.com.au/schoolzone/Teaching-tricks-Mathematics-milestones-7-8+4207+316+article.htm. 
You will find it only moderately challenging.



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