On 7/22/06, Greg DeKoenigsberg <gdk@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > AFAIK Max's position is not an elected one; it's a paid position > > > inside Red Hat and not subject to election. We can't really elect > > > someone for Red Hat to put on salary, but we need that position at > > > the top of the Board to help drive action in the company when > > > needed. I thought I had written that in the plan, but I see now > > > that revision was lost in all my rearranging. I'll get it back in. > > > This would better be discussed after Max returns from vacation, so > > > hold that thought until then. > > > > Right. So then do we need a elected lead? > > I don't think so; that's Max's job. Otherwise it's just adding another > level of middle management. But hey, I could be wrong. We need to be clear and transparent on this point: Max is the appointed lead of the Fedora Project, period -- with veto power, period. Ubuntu has their SABDFL -- self-appointed benevolent dictator for life. We have our MABDUF -- Matthew-appointed benevolent dictator until fired.
Oh,oh, oh, can I be the Matthew Appointed Lackie Tattood Hero Offering Positive Spin
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