<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Ccampbeja%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><style>  </style> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Hi All,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Although I was only there for two of the days, and Cody was sick for one of those two days, Cody and I we were able to meet during UDS, and talk about possible plans for the 10.04 release of Xubuntu.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p>Of course we talked about some of the regular topics (and I'll have a separate email about those), but I wanted to separate out a key component of our plans from any discussions about regular distro-related issues. Specifically, we need to talk about team leadership and team member roles. <br> <br><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">As you know, after several releases as the project lead for Xubuntu, Cody wants to step down and assume the role of a regular contributor.<span style=""> I spoke briefly with Daniel Holbach while at UDS, and the community council would prefer that we attempt to come to a decision as a group instead of just bringing the matter to the community council. It makes sense, as we should be self-directed rather than dependent on an outside group to come to a decision that we may not like (and that may not work for us).<br> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style=""><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style="">With that, i</span>t's really up to us to decide how we handle the transition.<span style=""> </span>Do we want to continue to have a singular project leader?<span style=""> </span>If so, what responsibilities would that entail, and who could that be?<span style=""> </span>If we choose not to go that route, or if no one wishes to assume that role, could a group of people assume particular leadership roles?<span style=""> </span>What could this look like?<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">We need to decide this as a community, so please share your thoughts.<span style=""> </span>What would be best for Xubuntu? What would you like to see?<span style=""> </span>What concerns do you have, and how could those concerns be addressed?<span style=""> </span>What role(s) would you be willing and able to assume? Feel free to share any other questions or thoughts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Thanks very much,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Jim<br> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></p>