Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
Hi,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
Without the intention to criticise the idea in general, has the
responsible team considered any conflicts between GitLab's practices how
they do open core rather than free software, and the DFSG? Are they compatible?
Will this partnership help improving the use and support of GitLab in
Debian, i.e. will GitLab start supporting the GitLab packaging efforts in Debian, and help the Salsa team?
Cheers,
Nik
Da: *Donald Norwood* <donald@debian.org>
Date: dom 25 lug 2021, 11:38
Subject: Debian and GitLab Open Source Partnership
To: debian-publicity <debian-publicity@lists.debian.org>, debian-project < debian-project@lists.debian.org>
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
One of the first items we are sharing is that GitLab has committed to a Silver level sponsorship for #DebConf21, and Debian will be listed as an
Open Source Partner at their upcoming conference: GitLab Commit 2021.
More info and registration (free of cost) at https://gitlabcommitvirtual2021.com
With the sponsorship arrangement we are able to have a virtual booth at
the GitLab Commit Conference (#GitLabCommit) which runs from 4:00AM PDT, August 3rd, 2021 through 11:59PM PDT, August 4th, 2021.
With many apologies for the short notice, we ask any Debian
Developers and Contributors who have available time if they would be
willing to assist in getting our booth up and running. The easiest and quickest setup for us would be to select a series of slides that can
play on their main video player and a call button that will link to our
very own website. There are certain hours during August 3rd and 4th
where attendees are encouraged to visit the virtual booths so there's possibility to schedule live sessions or chat too.
Interested people please contact us in #debian-publicity or debian-publicity@lists.debian.org for more details.
Be Well,
-Donald
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<br style="font-family:sans-serif"><br style="font-family:sans-serif"><span style="font-family:sans-serif">Dear all,</span><br style="font-family:sans-serif"><br style="font-family:sans-serif"><span style="font-family:sans-serif">Debian and GitLabhave been in discussion regarding an Open Source</span><br style="font-family:sans-serif"><span style="font-family:sans-serif">Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,</span><br style="font-family:sans-serif"><span style="font-
Dear Sir, Dear Madame,
we don't know each other and I'm not part of the Debian Project or GitLab.
I am only a Debian end user. I guess if the parties reached an agreement,
it was all written in a document. In order to avoid unpleasant and useless >discussions, it is recommended to share the document. Unless the agreement
is confidential or it has not been written. I hope I have helped you.
Thank you Debian 🙂
Il dom 25 lug 2021, 14:36 Dominik George <natureshadow@debian.org> ha >scritto:
Hi,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source
Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or
publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which
include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming
GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for
example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
Without the intention to criticise the idea in general, has the
responsible team considered any conflicts between GitLab's practices how
they do open core rather than free software, and the DFSG? Are they
compatible?
Will this partnership help improving the use and support of GitLab in
Debian, i.e. will GitLab start supporting the GitLab packaging efforts in
Debian, and help the Salsa team?
Cheers,
Nik
Da: *Donald Norwood* <donald@debian.org>
Date: dom 25 lug 2021, 11:38
Subject: Debian and GitLab Open Source Partnership
To: debian-publicity <debian-publicity@lists.debian.org>, debian-project < >> debian-project@lists.debian.org>
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source
Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or
publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which
include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming
GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for
example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
One of the first items we are sharing is that GitLab has committed to a
Silver level sponsorship for #DebConf21, and Debian will be listed as an
Open Source Partner at their upcoming conference: GitLab Commit 2021.
More info and registration (free of cost) at
https://gitlabcommitvirtual2021.com
With the sponsorship arrangement we are able to have a virtual booth at
the GitLab Commit Conference (#GitLabCommit) which runs from 4:00AM PDT,
August 3rd, 2021 through 11:59PM PDT, August 4th, 2021.
With many apologies for the short notice, we ask any Debian
Developers and Contributors who have available time if they would be
willing to assist in getting our booth up and running. The easiest and
quickest setup for us would be to select a series of slides that can
play on their main video player and a call button that will link to our
very own website. There are certain hours during August 3rd and 4th
where attendees are encouraged to visit the virtual booths so there's
possibility to schedule live sessions or chat too.
Interested people please contact us in #debian-publicity or
debian-publicity@lists.debian.org for more details.
Be Well,
-Donald
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⣾⠁⢠⠒⠀⣿⡁ Donald Norwood
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include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
There are several segments for this upcoming and future endeavor which include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming GitLab Commit 2021 Conference, mutual support with media (peertube for example), and a hand in hand expansion of both our press/publicity
networks to promote each others work where applicable.
One of the first items we are sharing is that GitLab has committed to a Silver level sponsorship for #DebConf21, and Debian will be listed as an
Open Source Partner at their upcoming conference: GitLab Commit 2021.
More info and registration (free of cost) at https://gitlabcommitvirtual2021.com
With the sponsorship arrangement we are able to have a virtual booth at
the GitLab Commit Conference (#GitLabCommit) which runs from 4:00AM PDT, August 3rd, 2021 through 11:59PM PDT, August 4th, 2021.
With many apologies for the short notice, we ask any Debian
Developers and Contributors who have available time if they would be
willing to assist in getting our booth up and running. The easiest and quickest setup for us would be to select a series of slides that can
play on their main video player and a call button that will link to our
very own website. There are certain hours during August 3rd and 4th
where attendees are encouraged to visit the virtual booths so there's possibility to schedule live sessions or chat too.
Interested people please contact us in #debian-publicity or debian-publicity@lists.debian.org for more details.
Donald Norwood <donald@debian.org> writes:...
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
Out of the blue, without any more context and content,
I am not sure to be happy with this news.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian Members being consulted.
Last but not least, what kind of data would be shared regarding how we
use gitlab in Debian?
Hi Donald!
On Sun, 25 Jul 2021, Donald Norwood wrote:
include a few requests from them on: How Debian uses GitLab for a case
study, some highlighting and promotion from us regarding their upcoming
would you mind to tell more about this "case study"? do you use
tracking mechanisms about what the developer use gitlab for or how
they use it? if so, is this accepted by everybody within the EU
according to the GDPR?
I do not want to sound negative, but to be informed about that there
are tracking mechanisms and they wil be used for analysis of peoples behaviour is nothing I would like to be part of without consent,
especially if gitlab is meant as the platform to develop and maintain packages.
Out of the blue, without any more context and content, I am not sure to
be happy with this news.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian Members being consulted.
Last but not least, what kind of data would be shared regarding how we
use gitlab in Debian?
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 06:19:37PM +0200, Pierre-Elliott Bcue wrote:
Donald Norwood <donald@debian.org> writes:
Dear all,
...Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions, shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or publicity channels.
Out of the blue, without any more context and content,
???
"Debian" and "Gitlab" are speaking with each other
since the very start of "Salsa".
I am not sure to be happy with this news.
To me is the news that "press" and "marketing" are more involved.
Because I assume good faith, I allow meself to focus on other stuff
in (Debian) life.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian Members being consulted.
Yes, a DD is allowed to represent the project.
Last but not least, what kind of data would be shared regarding how we
use gitlab in Debian?
Please give the (humble) Salsa admins time to elaborate.
I have no insight information about "the data",
but imagine (dull??) statistics on accounts, active accounts, projects, active projects.
I do trust my fellow Debian Developers to deal wisely with it.
For (gory??) details I recomment to join the Salsa admin team.
Your concerns have merit, especially if there were tracking elements or
the exposure of any Personal Identifiable Information (PII) made
available. However, the inquires for the Case Study will likely be to
see how Debian uses GitLab and perhaps questions as to why we chose them
and so on, any information shared would come from our own DDs and teams
that work on or with GitLab. I don't think any information we provide
them will drill down to specific individuals, this seems more like
metrics and analytics with a personal touch on the end.
...
On 7/25/21 12:19 PM, Pierre-Elliott Bécue wrote:
Out of the blue, without any more context and content, I am not sure to
be happy with this news.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian Members being consulted.
...
Apologies if you thought this was out of the blue, we are currently and
still in the process of bringing the awareness of the partnership to the
community prior to the main announcement, but as with any news it is
about the timing of the message delivery.
Rest assured there were several hands on our side that went into the
initial discussions from Debian Partners to DebConf Sponsors, to the
DPL, and Press, all of us tasked with seeing things through that will
benefit the project.
...
Be well,
-Donald
Debian as a project actively promoting open core software would be quite
a change since so far Debian was the major distribution pushing the most
for a system with only free software as defined by the Debian Free
Software Guidelines.
There are many developers, and also many companies some of them close to Debian, for whom fully free software is a mission.
Debian promoting a company with an open core business model is a slap
in the face for many people.
Debian as a project actively promoting open core software would be quite
a change since so far Debian was the major distribution pushing the most
for a system with only free software as defined by the Debian Free
Software Guidelines.
I agree. As long as we still ship installation DVDs that won't cleanly install on the majority of end-user workstation hardware and even on a sizeable portion of server hardware, call this a feature and dismiss the working DVD image as "unofficial and not part of Debian proper" this
looks at least a bit skewed.
Do you mind explaining your statement?
As far as shipping non-free software/firmware/drivers are concerned,
the Debian Free Software Guides and Social Contract is very explicit
about what we can do in what we call Debian.
It is indeed very explicit about including non-free packages if
possible:
+---
| We encourage CD manufacturers to read the licenses of the packages in
| these areas and determine if they can distribute the packages on
| their CDs.
+---
I believe the licenses of most firmware should pose no problem for
their inclusion on Debian's CD images.
On 2021/07/26 15:50, Ansgar wrote:
It is indeed very explicit about including non-free packages if
possible:
+---
We encourage CD manufacturers to read the licenses of the+---
packages in
these areas and determine if they can distribute the packages on
their CDs.
I believe the licenses of most firmware should pose no problem for
their inclusion on Debian's CD images.
The text you quoted covers 3rd party distributors who wish to
includethe firmware on media that they would distribute (which would
not be considered official Debian media either).
For official media, it would go against #1 of the SC and (depending
on the exact firmware) at least #2 and #3 of the DGSG.
Obviously packages in non-free don't need to comply with the DFSG
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 07:59:26PM +0200, Geert Stappers wrote:I was under the assumption the Salsa Team would somehow benefit from
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 06:19:37PM +0200, Pierre-Elliott Bécue wrote:
Donald Norwood <donald@debian.org> writes:...
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source
Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or >>>> publicity channels.
Out of the blue, without any more context and content,
???
"Debian" and "Gitlab" are speaking with each other
since the very start of "Salsa".
I am not sure to be happy with this news.
To me is the news that "press" and "marketing" are more involved.
Because I assume good faith, I allow meself to focus on other stuff
in (Debian) life.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian >>> Members being consulted.
Yes, a DD is allowed to represent the project.
Last but not least, what kind of data would be shared regarding how we
use gitlab in Debian?
Please give the (humble) Salsa admins time to elaborate.
I have no insight information about "the data",
but imagine (dull??) statistics on accounts, active accounts, projects,
active projects.
I do trust my fellow Debian Developers to deal wisely with it.
For (gory??) details I recomment to join the Salsa admin team.
To be honest - and to my suprise - we weren't involved in this
discussions. We don't share any personal data and we won't do that.
We share rough numbers (numbers of projects, users,
groups, storage used), but we also do that regulary in talks (at least
when there were real conferences).
Alex - Salsa Admim
On Mon, 2021-07-26 at 16:56 +0200, Jonathan Carter wrote:
For official media, it would go against #1 of the SC and (depending
on the exact firmware) at least #2 and #3 of the DGSG.
Including files for optional use does not imply that non-free
components are required, so it doesn't violate SC #1: We already
include non-free packages in the archive. Surely taking the archive and >putting it on a BluRay doesn't turn the free system available from the >archive into a non-free system that requires use of non-free
components.
Obviously packages in non-free don't need to comply with the DFSG, no
matter whether including in the archive or on BluRay images.
Hi Pierre,
On 7/25/21 12:19 PM, Pierre-Elliott Bécue wrote:
Apologies if you thought this was out of the blue, we are currently and
Out of the blue, without any more context and content, I am not sure to
be happy with this news.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian
Members being consulted.
Last but not least, what kind of data would be shared regarding how we
use gitlab in Debian?
still in the process of bringing the awareness of the partnership to the
community prior to the main announcement, but as with any news it is
about the timing of the message delivery.
Rest assured there were several hands on our side that went into the
initial discussions from Debian Partners to DebConf Sponsors, to the
DPL, and Press, all of us tasked with seeing things through that will
benefit the project.
We have many Partners[1] working with and helping to support Debian,
this particular partnership starts with each of us promoting each others conferences, sponsorships, and then expanding the relationship forward
into the future with the other items mentioned.
The data sharing as I understand it is only toward a Case Study of how
Debian uses GitLab, it would be with information that we provide to them
on our use, selection, and goals. As more information about the Case
Study becomes available we will be sure to share it with the community.
[1]https://www.debian.org/partners/
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 06:19:37PM +0200, Pierre-Elliott Bécue wrote:
Donald Norwood <donald@debian.org> writes:...
Dear all,
Debian and GitLab have been in discussion regarding an Open Source
Partnership toward which we will jointly produce mutual promotions,
shared stories, and announcements using both organizations press and/or
publicity channels.
Out of the blue, without any more context and content,
???
"Debian" and "Gitlab" are speaking with each other
since the very start of "Salsa".
I am not sure to be happy with this news.
To me is the news that "press" and "marketing" are more involved.
Because I assume good faith, I allow meself to focus on other stuff
in (Debian) life.
To me, such a partnership is something quite stronger than sponsorship
and I'd be a bit ill-at-ease with it being done without the whole Debian
Members being consulted.
Yes, a DD is allowed to represent the project.
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