Re: Finally working towards Barcode4J 1.0

Jeremias Maerki wrote:

> I'm planning to finally release Barcode4J 1.0 quite soon now. It's been
> in beta for too long. The only serious problem is a Xalan bug which I
> haven't fixed, yet. I have some plans (J2ME compatibility, Avalon
> Framework optional) and a friend will probably help me implement the
> DataMatrix 2D code.
> 
> So this is what I have in mind:
> 
> (1) Nicola expressed his wish not to have his name on every Krysalis
> project's license anymore. Since we don't have the foundation thing
> working I propose to replace Nicola's name with mine.

I agree, go for it.

> (2) I propose to upgrade Barcode4J's license to the Apache License 2.0.
>
> (3) Since Krysalis has gone pretty quiet, I'd like to propose taking
> Barcode4J out of the Krysalis PMC's jurisdiction (for committer votes,
> release process etc.). The project shall continue to follow Apache
> lifestyle within the project because I believe in it. It shall also
> maintain the association with the Krysalis project but more in the sense
> of a federation (like what happens in the XML project at the ASF).

I agree that Krysalis must be a federation, and in fact it had started 
with that in mind.

> This may sound a little drastic but I think it's probably the best
> course of action for Barcode4J ATM. If anyone thinks this is a bad idea
> or if you have a better suggestion please speak up.

I agree.

> A note concerning (1): Since I've had a small number of outside
> contributions to the project I don't automatically have a copyright for
> all of the code which means I can't just switch the licence headers.
> Nicola, would it be possible for you to write a grant for the whole
> thing so I can properly switch the attribution in case noone objects the
> above plan?

I don't think you need it. A better and more safe way IMHO (IANAL) would 
be to ask the contributors to send you a grant. In this way the path is 
clearer.

> Thanks a lot.
> 
> BTW: What does everyone think about Krysalis' current state? How should
> we continue?

Let me use a proper thread for this.

-- 
Nicola Ken Barozzi                   [email protected]
             - verba volant, scripta manent -
    (discussions get forgotten, just code remains)
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