[Planning - Email #5] Ubuntu GNOME Community version 2.0

Thu Aug 6 19:54:28 UTC 2015

On 04/08/2015 10:42, Ali/amjjawad wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is the 5th email that is a part of the planning phase/stage for
> Ubuntu GNOME Wily Werewolf (15.10) Cycle.
> 
> Q: What is Ubuntu GNOME Community version 1.0 ?
> A: Simply, it is what this project has for 2 years now from 2013 until now.
> 
> Q: Okay, then what about version 2.0 ?
> A: I'll explain my vision and plan in details here :)
> 
> 
> _*My Plan and Vision for version 2.0*_*
> 
> Part A: Ubuntu GNOME Community Structure:
> *
> Please, see this draft
> <https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1TiraLFY34GlZxUcSXPj0dJbfOfPjkh5EL5ndd0Cl3y8/edit?usp=sharing>.
> 
>   * *Leaders*: Those are the pillars of this project and community.
>     Without them, it's nearly impossible, at least for now, to continue.
>     Ubuntu GNOME has 2 leaders, *Tim* is the co-founder of Ubuntu GNOME
>     and the technical/developer lead. *Ali* is the architect and the
>     community builder/lead. They both complete each other and together,
>     they simply manage Ubuntu GNOME and make sure it remains alive, the
>     way everyone sees it now.
>   * *Sub-Teams Leaders/Drivers*: Ubuntu GNOME has sub-teams [1]. Each
>     sub-team has a driver/leader. Each sub-team is dedicated to one and
>     only area. More information can be found here [2]. Both Leaders and
>     sub-teams drivers form the driving force for Ubuntu GNOME both the
>     system and the community.
>   * *Core Members*: To become a core member, you should meet 5
>     requirements:
>      1. You should be around for 2 cycles (12 months) minimum.
>      2. Very active.
>      3. Proven record of contributions.
>      4. Visible achievements.
>      5. Preferred but not a must: either Ubuntu and/or GNOME official
>         member.
>   * *Members*: To become a member, you need to meet 3 requirements:
>      1. You need to be around for 1 cycle (6 months) minimum.
>      2. Active.
>      3. Have contributions
>   * *Newcomers*: Anyone who would like to join Ubuntu GNOME and help.
> 
> 
> _*Target*_: By achieving the above structure, part A will me marked as
> successfully implemented. This is the first and the most important step
> to move from version 1.0 to version 2.0.
> 
> 
> *Part B: Ubuntu GNOME Sub-Teams Internal Structure:*
> By achieving:
> 
>   * https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003393.html
>   * https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003392.html
> 
> We shall accelerate the upgrade process. It is very important to have a
> solid foundation to build or enhance the building. We do have a good
> foundation but it is not yet solid enough for such move. We should be at
> 95% ready at least so we can safely move to version 2.0 and yes, it is
> not going to happen over night, that's for sure.
> 
> 
> *Part C: Ubuntu's Philosophy and Team Work.*
> It is very important to to apply the philosophy of Ubuntu[3]:
> 
>     /"I am what I am because of who we all are."/
> 
> 
> And, also to apply:
> 
>     /"All of us are smarter than anyone of us."/
> 
> 
> By applying these two concepts, we shall be a team of quality and by
> time, gain quantity. It means we will become very powerful in many
> areas. It's also mean if one of leaders, drivers and/or core members
> is/are away, the entire team and project won't be affected. So far, we
> haven't reached that level but I can see we're trying so that's the good
> encouraging part.
> 
> 
> *Part D: Understanding the whole concept:
> *
> If we understand all the above, then we're only one step away from
> upgrading and moving to Ubuntu GNOME community version 2.0 and without
> this step/part, it won't be possible to move.
> We all need to understand that Ubuntu GNOME is a community project, not
> a one-man project. Everything in this universe, if it won't evolve, it
> will remain as it is. Chances are high it might die and vanish by time.
> Ubuntu GNOME is no exception. If we shall not improve ourselves and
> eventually our system, we will start to feel bored and that will create
> a deadly routine. If that happens, people will lost the interest to
> carry on and therefore, Ubuntu GNOME, sooner or later, will die both as
> a community and as a project.
> Thus, this email and the idea discussed in this long email is very much
> needed, IMHO.
> 
> **
> 
> **Part E: The Go Signal:*
> *
> This is the final part. If we managed to reach this part/level, it means
> we're an official announcement away.
> 
> *Q:* How to hit this level/part? 
> *A: *By the successful completion of Part A, B, C and D.
> 
> I don't want to push nor insist. If we're 90% ready, I'd hold and wait
> until we're, minimum, 95% ready for it.
> 
> 90% is a very high figure indeed. But 10% is also a high chance for
> failure if you ask me. I can't take that risk at all.
> 
> *So, ladies and gentleman, finally I managed to share my vision and plan
> and to discuss version 2.0 of Ubuntu GNOME Community with all of you :)
> *
> *
> *
> I had this in mind for a while but we were not ready for such
> discussion. The previous 4 emails:
> 
>   * 1st email:
>     https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003373.html
>   * 2nd email:
>     https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003391.html
>   * 3rd email:
>     https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003392.html
>   * 4th email:
>     https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003393.html
> 
> Were the greatest motivation for me to share my thoughts about version
> 2.0 ;)
> 
> Now, the entire picture is complete.
> **
> *
> 
> *
> Thank you!*
> *
> 
> [1] - https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-gnome/2015-August/003392.html
> [2] - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/SubTeams
> [3] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28philosophy%29
> 
> -- 
> Remember: "All of us are smarter than any one of us."
> 
> Best Regards,
> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
> 
> *http://kibo.computer* - http://torios.net - Ubuntu GNOME
> <http://ubuntugnome.org/>
> 
> 

Ali,

I like where the this is going. Thank you for taking the time to do
this. It paints a clearer picture, for me at least, on where Ubuntu
GNOME is going and what it wants to achieve for the future.

-- 
All the best,

Bruce