[OE-core] [yocto] Yocto Project changes in progress

[Nicolas Dechesne]

hi there,

There have been various changes in the project recently which have
caused concern for some users and contributors. I wanted to update
everyone with the most recent developments. It is worth highlighting
the recent news that:

* The Yocto Project recently welcomed two new platinum members,
Facebook and Arm to the advisory board. See [1] for a full list of the
YP members.
* Richard Purdie is now being funded by the Yocto Project to continue
in his role as the overall project architect.
* Nicolas Dechesne (Linaro) has taken over the community manager role from Jefro
* Lieu Ta (WindRiver) has taken over the advisory board chairperson
role from Jefro
* Andreea Volosincu (WindRiver) has taken on the advocacy lead role
from Tracey Erway
* Discussions about the future governance of the project with a view
to modernisation and clarification are now ongoing but are based
upon the strong foundations above.

As usual, the Yocto Project will attend the ELC-E conference in
October, in Edimburgh, and we hope to see you there, so that you can
meet all of us!

Feel free to reach out to me, if you have any specific questions!

[1] https://www.yoctoproject.org/ecosystem/members/

cheers
nico

On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 5:33 AM Zoran Stojsavljevic
<zoran.stojsavljevic at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Once I (at least I can speak for myself) embarked on this YOCTO ship,
> voluntarily, I do not consider leaving it. I like the concept,
> although there are problems with it.
>
> I could not commit too much time to it (since I have another
> commitments), but I keep one eye on it, primarily trying to learn,
> and, as abilities allow, to help.
>
> Big IT players' politics is driven primarily by interest. And interest
> is changing over Time, due to Global Policies and Economy shifting...
> Well!
>
> Zoran
> _______
>
> On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 11:20 PM, Jeff Osier-Mixon <jefro at jefro.net> wrote:
> > Many projects function this way. It is one of the strengths of the open
> > source process.
> >
> > I'd be happy to answer any questions.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 9:53 PM, Zoran Stojsavljevic
> > <zoran.stojsavljevic at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Very interesting, indeed! Newer knew that Richard (Purdie) is/was
> >> INTEL employee!?
> >>
> >> This announcement gives several (conspiracy?) theories... Some
> >> official, some unofficial. ;-)
> >>
> >> As independent thinker... IMHO.
> >>
> >> Time Will Tell!
> >>
> >> Zoran Stojsavljevic
> >> _______
> >>
> >> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:53 PM, Jeff Osier-Mixon <jefro at jefro.net> wrote:
> >> > Hello everyone. I'd like to briefly address rumors around Richard
> >> > Purdie's
> >> > transition from Intel to a more neutral position, and Intel's reduction
> >> > in
> >> > resources for the project.
> >> >
> >> > We set up the Yocto Project in 2010 through Linux Foundation, with over
> >> > 20
> >> > member organizations, so it would function as a true open source project
> >> > -
> >> > neutral, unbiased, and well distributed. Those things are what make open
> >> > source projects less vulnerable to any one person or company. This is
> >> > actually a very exciting transitional time for the project, and all
> >> > existing
> >> > member organizations are fully behind the project. We will let people
> >> > know
> >> > details as they are available.
> >> >
> >> > Meanwhile, the 2.5 "Sumo" release is on the way and should be released
> >> > soon,
> >> > the 2.6 planning process has started in earnest (please participate!),
> >> > and
> >> > we are excited to see what the future has in store for the project.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Jeffrey “Jefro” Osier-Mixon, Intel Corporation
> >> > Open Source Community Ecosystem Strategist
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jeffrey “Jefro” Osier-Mixon, Intel Corporation
> > Open Source Community Ecosystem Strategist
> >
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