Re: A Follow Up to My Original Note Re The Future of Boost

From: René Ferdinand Rivera Morell (grafikrobot_at_[hidden])
Date: 2024-08-01 17:37:53

On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM Boris Kolpackov via Boost
<boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> Vinnie Falco <vinnie.falco_at_[hidden]> writes:
>
> > On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 7:08 AM Boris Kolpackov via Boost
> > <boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> > > 3. Nominate someone thoughtful and respected by both camps (like
> > >    Peter Dimov) as a final arbiter in the disputes between the
> > >    Alliance and the Foundation when it comes to the Boost business.
> >
> > Well, it is a bit late for that :) The dispute is resolved with
> > Kristen's latest announcement, which leaves this important decision to
> > the community as it should be.
>
> Let me quote what I believe is the relevant part of Kristen's email:
>
> Kristen Shaker via Boost <boost_at_[hidden]> writes:
>
> > Accordingly, we feel the most appropriate thing to do at this juncture
> > would be to let the developers make a decision on how they would like
> > to proceed regarding what level of ownership the C++ Alliance should
> > have on Boost Library assets.
> >
> > Here are what we believe to be the available options.
> >
> >    1.
> >    The C++ Alliance assumes control of the Boost assets, including the
> >    boost.org domain name. The Boost Foundation becomes uninvolved in any
> >    decisions related to the Boost Libraries.
> >
> >    2.
> >    The Boost Foundation continues to be the stewards of the boost.org
> >    domain name and related assets. New assets that are meant to be associated
> >    with the Boost Libraries are transferred to the Boost Foundation. In any
> >    matters related to the Boost Libraries, the Board will abide by any
> >    decisions made by the developers but will no longer vote themselves on
> >    issues as they relate to the Boost Libraries unless there truly is no clear
> >    consensus or path forward.
>
> Maybe I am reading it wrong, but this essentially says two things:
>
> 1. Boost developers should decide how to resolve the impasse.
>
> 2. It proposes two possible ways to resolve it.

One important clarification.. It gives three ways to resolve it. But,
I think, incorrectly discards the third one.

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