[Pkg-doc-linux-devel] Re: Problems with WWW-HOWTO

[doug jensen]

[Note:  The following relates to an email posted to discuss@tldp.org, I
am assuming that Frank and Colin are still subscribed to that list.]

On Mon, Oct 11, 2004 at 01:18:40PM -0000, G Ferguson / LDP wrote:
> 
> >  Can the current WWW-HOWTO be removed?  Hopefully reverting to a version
> > similar to http://hrast.pef.uni-lj.si/docs/en/www_howto/WWW-HOWTO.html.
> >
> > It should be noted that Mr. Poet is apparently the same person
> > responsible for the Net-HOWTO which was recently reverted.
> 
> I'd rather not make a habit of this removal. If someone is stepping up to
> take over the document, I'd be more inclined to roll-back to a previous
> version (as I know that a new document will be produced).  
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Greg Ferguson / LDP volunteer
> ldp@fergusontechgroup.com

Greg, since your reply was sent only to me and not the discuss list, I
assume you would rather not have a discussion on that list.  However,
since my motivation is with the Debian project I feel a need to keep
them informed.  The list that I have Cc'ed, pkg-doc-linux-devel, only
has two other subscribers that I know of; Frank Lichtenheld and Colin
Watson (maintainer and former maintainer/now co-maintainer, respectively,
of the Debian package that includes LDP HOWTOs).  Frank and Colin have
both demonstrated a sense of professionalism that goes well beyond my
own, so I don't think that should be a problem.  However, the list is
archived, anyone can read it or send email without a subscription.  It
seems unlikely that others would have an interest in the list.  So, with
all that as an introduction, the following is my reply to you.


Thank you for your reply.  I respect your decision and understand your
concern.

Just to make sure that I understand your position, none of the following
would be considered a legitimate reason to remove a document:
To summarize the major problems (copied from prior email):
1.  No attribution to the author, Pramod Karnad.
2.  Removal of the Intranet-Server-HOWTO licensing.
3.  Coping of Intranet-Server-HOWTO without proper attribution.
4.  Introduction of a new license (an old version of LDP license).
5.  Mutiple licenses, without clearly stating how they are applied.
6.  Lack of proper maintenance.

Greg, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the
work that you do, alot that is not always seen by others.  So thank you
and I do respect you decision, even if I disagree in this case.

-- 
Doug Jensen