[Consortium] Poll for consortium members and board

Ken Restivo ken at restivo.org
Thu Feb 22 12:46:30 EST 2007


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On Thu, Feb 22, 2007 at 01:32:10AM -0500, Ivica Ico Bukvic wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> In my recent discussion on the future of linux on the desktop, one of
> suggestions was to look into the continually developing enlightenment
> desktop solution which does have amazing efficiency as well as steady
> development pace.
> 
> My recent investigation on the status of the project has revealed that the
> project is in dire need of funding for the purpose of getting a new server.
> This got squeaky cogs in my head turning and I began wondering what if
> Linuxaudio.org offered them server space for their needs, especially since
> this is one thing we can offer at practically no cost to us. I've not yet
> bothered to mention this to the enlightenment team even in a form of a
> remote possibility, namely because I am not sure if this is something
> Linuxaudio.org wants to use its limited resources on...
> 
> So my question/poll to you is, would this be something that bears relevance
> to our mission (IMHO it does, albeit indirectly).
> 
> Any ideas/comments?
> 

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- -ken
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