FVWM: Google "Summer of Code"

[MK]

Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.

I'm not familiar with the fvwm source, but it's been my WM of choice
for about a decade, I work a lot in C, and have done a few very minor
things with xlib.

In any case, if you are interested, I believe the application for
organizations begins on Feb. 27.

http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2012

Mark E.

[Julien Guertault]

Hey gang.  I'll be eligible for GSOC this year.  I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.
I'm not familiar with the fvwm source, but it's been my WM of choice
for about a decade, I work a lot in C, and have done a few very minor
things with xlib.
In any case, if you are interested, I believe the application for
organizations begins on Feb. 27.

Good to hear! It would be a good opportunity to bring new blood to the
maintaining team, wouldn't it?

[Thomas Adam]

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.

I'm happy to act as both the main point of contact, and as a mentor.

Unfortunately, the GSoC rules still state that there needs to be at least
two people within a project who can act as a mentor (i.e., in case I die, or
leave, etc) -- and in the past, this has not always been possible.

Last year we did apply, but were unsuccessful.

So I shall set this up and try again for this year.

MK, I'd appreciate it if you'd search the mailing list archives for the last
time this was discussed, and to reference where I talked about potential
projects, etc.

-- Thomas Adam

[Dan Espen]

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.

I'm happy to act as both the main point of contact, and as a mentor.
Unfortunately, the GSoC rules still state that there needs to be at least
two people within a project who can act as a mentor (i.e., in case I die, or
leave, etc) -- and in the past, this has not always been possible.
Last year we did apply, but were unsuccessful.
So I shall set this up and try again for this year.
MK, I'd appreciate it if you'd search the mailing list archives for the last
time this was discussed, and to reference where I talked about potential
projects, etc.

I'm not quite sure what mentoring consists of, but I'm here.

[Thomas Adam]

Post by Dan Espen

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.

I'm happy to act as both the main point of contact, and as a mentor.
Unfortunately, the GSoC rules still state that there needs to be at least
two people within a project who can act as a mentor (i.e., in case I die, or
leave, etc) -- and in the past, this has not always been possible.
Last year we did apply, but were unsuccessful.
So I shall set this up and try again for this year.
MK, I'd appreciate it if you'd search the mailing list archives for the last
time this was discussed, and to reference where I talked about potential
projects, etc.

I'm not quite sure what mentoring consists of, but I'm here.

Ah, that's great! Thanks. :) It consists of mentoring the student(s) with
their project in my absense, and vice-versa, should you wish to oversea some
project in FVWM.

-- Thomas Adam

[Thomas Adam]

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.

I'm happy to act as both the main point of contact, and as a mentor.
Unfortunately, the GSoC rules still state that there needs to be at least
two people within a project who can act as a mentor (i.e., in case I die, or
leave, etc) -- and in the past, this has not always been possible.
Last year we did apply, but were unsuccessful.
So I shall set this up and try again for this year.
MK, I'd appreciate it if you'd search the mailing list archives for the last
time this was discussed, and to reference where I talked about potential
projects, etc.

Too slow.

See this thread and all follow-up threads:

http://www.mail-archive.com/fvwm-***@fvwm.org/msg02371.html

The information therein still applies for 2012.

-- Thomas Adam

[MK]

On Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:15:42 +0000

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by Thomas Adam
MK, I'd appreciate it if you'd search the mailing list archives for
the last time this was discussed, and to reference where I talked
about potential projects, etc.

Too slow.

I've also signed up for the -workers list and am reading thru the
new project proposals thread, as a prospective grunt I will come up
with some feedback later this evening. :)

MK

[MK]

On Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:49:18 +0000

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that
Thomas has been interested previously, but did not get the
application in or did not qualify.

I'm happy to act as both the main point of contact, and as a mentor.
Unfortunately, the GSoC rules still state that there needs to be at
least two people within a project who can act as a mentor (i.e., in
case I die, or leave, etc) -- and in the past, this has not always
been possible.

I believe they also promise a minimum of *two* students to each
organization, then scale up from there based on the number of
interested applicants.

MK

[Thomas Adam]

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.
I'm not familiar with the fvwm source, but it's been my WM of choice
for about a decade, I work a lot in C, and have done a few very minor
things with xlib.
In any case, if you are interested, I believe the application for
organizations begins on Feb. 27.

Unfortunately we were rejected:

Thank you for submitting "FVWM" organization application to Google Summer of
Code 2012. Unfortunately, we were unable to accept your organization's
application at this time. We received many more applications for the
program than we are able to accommodate, and we would encourage you to
reapply for future instances of the program.

Best regards,

Google Open Source Programs


But that doesn't mean to say people wanting to work on FVWM need only wait
for GSoC.

-- Thomas Adam

[Dan Espen]

Post by Thomas Adam

Post by MK
Hey gang. I'll be eligible for GSOC this year. I recall that Thomas
has been interested previously, but did not get the application in or
did not qualify.
I'm not familiar with the fvwm source, but it's been my WM of choice
for about a decade, I work a lot in C, and have done a few very minor
things with xlib.
In any case, if you are interested, I believe the application for
organizations begins on Feb. 27.

Thank you for submitting "FVWM" organization application to Google Summer of
Code 2012. Unfortunately, we were unable to accept your organization's
application at this time. We received many more applications for the
program than we are able to accommodate, and we would encourage you to
reapply for future instances of the program.
Best regards,
Google Open Source Programs
But that doesn't mean to say people wanting to work on FVWM need only wait
for GSoC.

Indeed.

Thanks for your efforts.