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

1 Aug 2024


      On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM Boris Kolpackov via Boost
 wrote:
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Vinnie Falco  writes:
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On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 7:08 AM Boris Kolpackov via Boost
 wrote:
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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  writes:
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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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