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author | Michał Górny <mgorny@gentoo.org> | 2017-09-14 23:14:39 +0200 |
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committer | Ulrich Müller <ulm@gentoo.org> | 2017-10-09 12:08:51 +0200 |
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diff --git a/glep-0018.rst b/glep-0018.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b0565a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/glep-0018.rst @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +GLEP: 18 +Title: Gentoo Bimonthly Publication +Version: $Revision$ +Last-Modified: $Date$ +Author: Caleb Tennis <caleb@gentoo.org> +Status: deferred +Type: Standards Track +Content-Type: text/x-rst +Created: 21-Nov-2003 +Post-History: 24-Nov-2003 + + +Abstract +======== + +As Gentoo becomes more popular, providing good, official information regarding +the project becomes more important. This GLEP attempts to present the need and +suggested logistics for handling a print Gentoo publication. + +Status +====== + +Timed out + + +Motivation +========== + +Users have flocked to Gentoo because it provides them with what they want. [#PHILOSOPHY]_ +Many Gentoo sub-projects are the direct result of filling a niche. + +The `Gentoo Store`_ gives users the ability to purchase Gentoo related products, both +providing. + +This GLEP attempts to fill another niche - providing information to users that would like +insightful information in print form. + +Rationale +========= + +*Premium Content* is a buzzword that many companies, particular those strategized around +open source, are marketing. Providing premium content such as this to Gentoo users is another +way of adding value to the Gentoo brand and revenue to the project. + +Implementation +============== + +* Formation of the Gentoo Publication Team. This is a small entity of developers (3) that + are responsible for the bi-monthly deployment of the publication. An *example* of some + suggested guidelines are as follows: + + - Each release will be 8 (eight) pages, front and back. + + - The publication will be shipped on the last day of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov + + - The deadline for article submission will be on the last day of the month prior + to the date of publication + +* The editorial team is responsible for the content and delivery schedule requirements + of the publication. + +* A billable amount for the publication must be decided upon. The billing will be handled + through the Gentoo Store. + +* The revenue generated by the publication will be divided up in a fair proportion to the following + groups: + + - The physical expenses of the publication + - The editorial staff + - Authors of contributed articles + - The Gentoo Store + - A developer fund, to be handled by the Metastructure_ project. + +* All authors and editors will need to have a contract on file with Gentoo to handle proper + legal issues surrounding payment and release of written works. + + +Other Details +============= + +The information contained within the print publication would become available to +all-users via the Gentoo webspace approximately 1 month after the shipment of the +publication. This allows all information to be freely shared with all users, keeping +in line with the spirit of Gentoo. + +Caveats +======= + +When money gets involved, some people will cry foul. This GLEP will attempt to +address this issue by keeping all transactions open and available for perusal by +both developers and users. + +Future +====== + +The popularity of subscriptions will dictate the direction that this publication will go. + + +Backwards Compatibility +======================= + +No current policies exist that interfere with this document. + + +References +========== + +.. [#PHILOSOPHY] http://www.gentoo.org/main/en/philosophy.xml + +.. _Gentoo Store: http://store.gentoo.org + +.. _Metastructure: http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/metastructure/index.xml + +Copyright +========= + +This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 +Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit +http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/. |