Changes between Version 13 and Version 14 of MapGuideRfc83

Timestamp:

10/06/09 13:24:00 (16 years ago)

Author:

trevorwekel

Comment:

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MapGuideRfc83

@@ -9 +9 @@
 ||RFC Template Version||(1.0)||
 ||Submission Date||August 25, 2009||
-||Last Modified||Trevor Wekel '''August 25, 2009'''||
+||Last Modified||Trevor Wekel '''October 6, 2009'''||
 ||Author||Trevor Wekel||
-||RFC Status||draft||
-||Implementation Status||under development||
+||RFC Status||frozen for vote||
+||Implementation Status||not implemented||
 ||Proposed Milestone||2.2||
 ||Assigned PSC guide(s)||Trevor Wekel||
@@ -24 +24 @@
 == Overview ==
 
-This RFC details the uses, process, and benefits of project sponsorship for !MapGuide Open Source.
+This RFC details the uses, process, and benefits of project sponsorship and donations for !MapGuide Open Source.
 
 == Motivation ==
@@ -41 +41 @@
 
 === Uses ===
-Project sponsorship funding would be used for the following purposes under the direction of the PSC:
+Project sponsorship and donation funding would be used for the following purposes under the direction of the PSC:
 
  * Addressing bug reports - reproducing then fixing or passing on to another developer. 
@@ -56 +56 @@
 
  1. Ensures the sustainability and health of the !MapGuide project. 
- 1. All sponsors will be listed on the project Sponsors page, ordered by contribution class (Platinum, Gold, Silver) with a link back to the sponsor. Silver sponsors and above may include a logo. Platinum sponsors may also have a logo appearing on the OSGeo main page. 
+ 1. All sponsors will be optionally listed on the project Sponsors/Donors page, ordered by contribution class (Platinum, Gold, Silver) with a link back to the sponsor. Silver sponsors and above may include a logo. Platinum sponsors may also have a logo appearing on the OSGeo main page. 
  1. Sponsors will be permitted to indicate they are project sponsors in web and other promotional materials, and use any future !MapGuide Open Source logo. 
  1. Sponsor input on project focus and direction will be solicited via a survey. 
  1. Sponsors will received a degree of priority in processing of bug reports by any maintainer hired with sponsorship funds. 
  1. Sponsors will receive a detailed report annually on the use of sponsorship funds. 
+
+Donating to MapGuide! provides the following benefits:
+ 1. Ensures the sustainability and health of the !MapGuide project.
+ 1. Donors who contribute $50 USD or more will be optionally listed on the project Sponsors/Donors page after theh project sponsors.
+ 
 
 === Process ===
@@ -71 +76 @@
 Sponsorships last one year, after which they may be continuing with a new payment, or allowed to lapse. OSGeo is planning to be US 501(c)3 charity and sponsorships will be eligible as a charitable contribution for US taxpayers. Appropriate receipts can be issued when needed.
 
-Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring the !MapGuide project should contact Trevor Wekel (trevor_wekel@otxsystems.com, +1 403 870 1582) with questions, or to make arrangements.
+An OSGeo !PayPal "donate" button will be set up to accept sponsorship and donation funds.  Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring the !MapGuide project should contact Trevor Wekel (trevor_wekel@otxsystems.com, +1 403 870 1582) with questions, or to make alternate arrangements.   
+
+Donors may contribute any amount through the !OSGeo !PayPal donate button.