Re: Amended: SPI resolution 2013-06-30.jmd.1: Swathanthra Malayalam Computing as an associated project

On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 04:36:13AM +0100, Jonathan McDowell wrote:
> I'm presenting this for an email vote by the board (which requires
> unanimous approval).

I vote YES on the resolution quoted below.

> WHEREAS
>
> 1. Swathanthra Malayalam Computing is a substantial and significant Free
> Software project, engaged in the development, localization,
> standardization and popularization of various Free and Open Source
> Softwares in Malayalam language. This aligns with SPI's stated purposes
> such as "support, encourage and promote the creation and development of
> software available to the general public", "endeavor to monitor and
> improve the quality of currently existing publicly available software"
> and "foster, promote and increase access to software systems available
> to the general public"
>
> 2. The Swathanthra Malayalam Computing developers would like SPI's support
> and assistance, including taking donations.
>
> THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT
>
> 3. Swathanthra Malayalam Computing is formally invited to become an SPI
> Associated Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated
> Projects, SPI Resolution
> 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found
> at http://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/
>
> 4. Anivar Aravind is recognised by SPI as the liaison to SPI for Swathanthra
> Malayalam Computing and is responsible in the first instance for
> communicating the wishes of Swathanthra Malayalam Computing to SPI. In
> the event of the need for a replacement Santhosh Thottingal and/or Praveen
> Arimbrathodiyill will act as backups.
>
> 5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is
> approved by the SPI Board.

- Jimmy Kaplowitz
jimmy(at)spi-inc(dot)org