Re: [gentoo-dev] the vision for Gentoo

[gerrynjr <gerrynjr@emailgroups.net>]

> 1) What engages and inspires us?
Well, I am similar to you in this respect, drobbins. I prefer to teach myself, 
to explore by myself, to break things, and then fix them.
Gentoo provides that environment to the greatest degree, and is thus why
I use it. I like working and engaging myself with people of many
different backgrounds and cultures, and Gentoo allows me to do this. 
However, I also feel that more user Input should be taken into
consideration when making critical decisions. (This email topic is a
great step toward this.) 

As I previously stated, I like breaking things. I used to be part of a
what Mandrake called "The Crash-testers."  It was a private list that
included people from around the world. Basically, we would test new
packages, new Ideas, as well as stress test existing ones. We became a
type of Quality Assurance Team, at least until our supervisor was let
off. 

I for one an interested in most alternative technical things. I'm
interested in security, PC architecture, alternative operating systems,
and new ideas. 

> 2) How do we formulate this "excitement/spirit" into a collective vision for
> Gentoo?

I feel it would be difficult to formulate a "collective" opinion until
we receive many more opinions on the matter, otherwise it isn't really a
collective spirit. I see Gentoo as quite possibly the future of Linux
meta-distributions, and the coming ability to choose a kernel, even if
it isn't Linux.. is a great thing. 

As for a straight out vision, it would be difficult to formulate one, as
gentoo's current one meets my expectation somewhat. 

> 3) How do we best implement this vision?

I can see how becoming a non-profit org may comfort many people, it
guarantees that their work (volunteer work, etc.) is preserved and 
not taken advantage of. It may provide some protections.  For the most
part, I could care less if it's a non-profit, but if becoming one makes
more people feel comfortable with helping out... that changes things. 

--Gerry Normandin


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