[Consortium] [LAA] Linuxaudio.org update and next steps--call for community input and participation

[Ico Bukvic]

Thank you, Renick.

-- 
Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A.
Director, Creativity + Innovation
Director, Human-Centered Design iPhD
Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology

Virginia Tech
Creative Technologies in Music
School of Performing Arts – 0141
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6139
ico at vt.edu

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l2ork.icat.vt.edu
ico.bukvic.net



On Sun, Jul 3, 2022 at 1:34 PM Renick Bell <renick at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ico,
>
> Thanks so much for your efforts!
>
> Renick
>
> On Sun, Jul 3, 2022 at 9:16 PM Ico Bukvic <ico at vt.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Colleagues and fellow Linux Audio enthusiasts,
> >
> > It's been quite a few years since Linuxaudio.org consortium has
> maintained an active presence beyond serving as a nexus for all things
> Linux audio. Almost two decades ago when the consortium was formed by
> Daniel James et al., Linux was in need of a concerted effort to improve
> audio on Linux, as well as expand its visibility and adoption. Today, Linux
> is ubiquitous and its audio infrastructure arguably superior to
> alternatives, including commercial efforts by industry behemoths, such as
> Apple and Microsoft. Likewise, the Linux audio software has been growing
> and maturing by leaps and bounds, with an increasing number of commercial
> vendors also embracing it as a viable platform both for studio and
> entertainment purposes.
> >
> > Undoubtedly, we could have never reached these new and impressive levels
> without this community and its commitment and energy. And as Linux audio
> matured, the consortium role increasingly shifted to that of offering
> community resources and historical preservation. Following a hack in 2018,
> thanks to Jeremy Jongepier and Robin Gareus' help, we transitioned the
> hosting away from Virginia Tech while doing our best to ensure a seamless
> transition. Shortly thereafter, the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic.
> >
> > So, here we are, in 2022, at what appears to be (hopefully!) the tail
> end of the pandemic. Linuxaudio.org has fully embraced its primary role as
> an online resource, including archiving of the Linux Audio Conference
> materials, and hosting longest-running community mailing lists pertaining
> to the Linux audio. With this, I believe we have arrived at the end of
> consortium's first chapter. I see this as an opportunity for the community
> to reflect on what we believe Linux audio needs in 2022 and onwards and how
> the consortium may need to evolve to better meet these newfound
> opportunities and challenges.
> >
> > Just as importantly, having served as the consortium's director for
> almost two decades, I believe it is time for me to step down and make room
> for new leadership. If the community so desires, we may also want to use
> this as an opportunity to transition away from what may be seen as a
> traditional form of organizational structure and instead explore forming a
> committee of key community members, each with their own specific tasks and
> areas of focus.
> >
> > With all this in mind, I invite your feedback and input, including
> (self-)nominations for service on the proposed committee and/or my
> successor. The aspirational goal is to form the committee and/or select the
> successor by the end of July 2022.
> >
> > I sincerely look forward to your input and feedback.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Ico
> >
> > --
> > Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A.
> > Director, Creativity + Innovation
> > Director, Human-Centered Design iPhD
> > Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology
> >
> > Virginia Tech
> > Creative Technologies in Music
> > School of Performing Arts – 0141
> > Blacksburg, VA 24061
> > (540) 231-6139
> > ico at vt.edu
> >
> > ci.icat.vt.edu
> > l2ork.icat.vt.edu
> > ico.bukvic.net
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Linux-audio-announce at lists.linuxaudio.org
> > https://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-announce
>
>
>
> --
> Renick Bell
> - http://renickbell.net
> - http://twitter.com/renick
>
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