[aur-general] Donations and upgrades

[Aaron Griffin]

On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 4:21 PM, w9ya <w9ya at qrparci.net> wrote:
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> On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Aaron Griffin <aaronmgriffin at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 3:04 PM, w9ya <w9ya at qrparci.net> wrote:
>> > So, yeah, now is the time for Aaron to consider such an approach. And
>> > IMHO
>> > it is something to consider BEFORE asking us to consider the current
>> > proposal from Allan/Lou. HECK , I can't even get Aaron to ask me for
>> > money I
>> > said I would donate.
>>
>> Why does the decision for ArchLinux to become a non-profit have ANY
>> bearing whatsoever on this proposal? It seems we're getting a little
>> cracked here. Let's all take a step back and look at what we're
>> talking about here, please
>>
>> I have more important things to do. If anyone has any serious
>> questions regarding actual facts, feel free to email me personally.
>> These mailing list posts are getting way out of hand, and frankly I
>> just don't care anymore.
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> It has EVERYTHING to do with the current proposal, Why ? Well because you
> are having resource concerns and said you spent a bunch of money beefing
> them up. Now you were looking at code and other things that might be done.
> Further YOU did say that efficiency was at issue, and that is ALWAYS a
> trade-off with resources, time and money.
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> So yeah, this proposal is based on needs, and those needs are based on
> resources. And you NEED funding to continue to grow. Period.
>
> I am sorry if you feel that Arch linux can continue to grow with what
> amounts to funding from your income and time form your day. It cannot.

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