From: Nicolas Noble (Pixel@the-babel-tower.nobis.phear.org)
Date: Thu Jan 11 2001 - 17:48:40 CST
> > Every project I've seen move to sourceforge has suffered. Users can't
> > get to the code, cvs is up and down, bug databases aren't updated, etc.
>
> I don't have that experience. But that's not the point here IMHO. We do have
> those problems without SF too, since we're on volountary basis with donated
> resources.
>
Me too. And if this is going to be a problem, I have enough ressources on
the web (if it is not hypermail.org) do get a 'stable' mirror (ie we could
have an auxiliary website to put all the non-developpment stuff on it or
even doing a weekly mirror of SF)
> > There is a mix of problems with using sourceforge - the number one
> > problem is that because it is more visible, it becomes even more critical
> > that someone manages the project actively. If hypermail is having a
> > problem getting time from its manager today, moving to sourceforge is
> > going to kill it completely...
>
> Why do you say "it becomes even more critical that someone manages the
> project actively" just because it is on SF? Have a look-around, the average
> project on SF is dead. Without description, without people, nothing.
>
Yes we have to get a project manager. That what we are talking about. And
I think moving to SF will OBLIGE us to get one. See the good side :)
Cheers,
-- Nicolas Noble