[okfn-help] KForge community development

Wed Jun 10 02:30:23 BST 2009

2009/6/9 John Bywater <john.bywater at appropriatesoftware.net>:
>>> 5. To write an initial prospectus of proposals of the club, to provide a
>>> statement of the proposed work, the desired benefits, the expected
>>> costs, and the reporting of activity.
>
> Here are some draft proposals of the club:

These all look excellent and cost/benefits seem realistic. Do we want
to add an item about specifically reaching out to existing KForge
userbase/making KForge better know to potential users?

Also do we want to record such proposals formally, e.g. on the main
okfn tasks trac?

Rufus

> PROPOSAL #1
> Purpose: To complete KForge software development milestone v1.0b.
> Benefit: A more secure, more technically accessible KForge.
> Cost: 10 days (software engineering)
>
> PROPOSAL #2
> Purpose: To complete KForge software development milestone v1.0.
> Benefit: KForge v1.0.
> Cost: 10 days (software engineering)
>
> PROPOSAL #3
> Purpose: To provide knowledgeforge.net software service for 12 months.
> Benefit: An open service for open knowledge development
> Cost: 10 days (service execution management)
>
> PROPOSAL #4
> Purpose: To host the KForge/OK club for 12 months.
> Benefit: Network of sponsors; routine for circulating proposals.
> Cost: 5 days (club hosting)
>
>
> Next steps: receive comments; add other proposals; refine
> purpose/cost/benefit statements;  decide on progress reporting; gather
> potential club members.
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> John.
>
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