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DGI Announcement re Fedora3 Plans
- Considerable discussion on this and much speculation.
- Clear that Islandora Foundation speaks for Islandora, though DGI is a major player.
- DGI looking for commercial solution as a vendor, perhaps modifying Fedora3 or building a completely new backend. Although they seem to be trying to address what Fedora 4 is delivering. Perhaps looking for higher performance.
- DGI not saying they don't support Fedora 4. But press release expected soon to clarify their position.
- Melissa at Islandora Foundation seems willing to make a strong statement in support of Fedora and CLAW. Islandora Foundation has a new technical lead commencing in August.
- Opportunity for us to express support for Islandora Foundation. .
- Action - Debra to coordinate with Declan and Robin for a subgroup of Leadership Group to meet with DGI to clarify DGI's direction re Fedora, and perhaps an opportunity for us to apply some pressure.
- Important that we support Islandora Foundation and perhaps help them clarify their message re FedoraSusan to update this item from written notes.
Steering Group Nominations
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