From: "Nils Lohner" < lohner@debian.org>
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce
Subject: Debian Project Adopts a Constitution
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 23:46:18 GMT
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Debian GNU/Linux
http://www.debian.org/
Debian Project Adopts a Constitution
December 14, 1998
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>> News
The Debian Project adopted a constitution which can be viewed at
< http://www.debian.org/devel/constitution>. The highlights of the
constitution include the creation of the Technical Committee, the Project
Leader postion, the Project Secretary position, Leader Delegate positions
and a voting proceedure. The constitution was proposed in September 1998,
and after a discussion period the vote took place in December 1998. It was
virtually unanimously in favor with 86 valid votes.
The discussion about the constitution began in early 1998 and was carried
out on the Debian mailing lists. Most of the discussion can be found in the
archives of the debian-devel mailing list at
< http://www.debian.org/Lists-Archives/>. Details of the vote can be found
at < http://www.debian.org/vote/1999/vote_0000>.
The constitution describes the organisational structure for formal
decisionmaking within the Debian Project. As Debian continues to grow, this
will be a valuable document to ensure that Debian continues to evolve and
grow with the input and contributions from its membership.
>> About Debian
Debian GNU/Linux is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system.
It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who volunteer
their time and effort.
Linux kernel based operating systems are POSIX based, freely distributable,
and includes features such as true multitasking, virtual memory, shared
libraries, demand loading, proper memory management, TCP/IP networking, and
other features consistent with Unix-type systems. It is used by individuals
and organizations worldwide.
>> Contact Information
For further information, please send email to the Debian Press Contact
< press@debian.org> or visit the Debian homepage at .
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