A new "board process" at the FSF
A new "board process" at the FSF
The Free Software Foundation has announced
changes in how its board of directors is selected. "We will adopt a
transparent, formal process for identifying candidates and appointing new
board members who are wise, capable, and committed to the FSF's mission. We
will establish ways for our supporters to contribute to the discussion. We
will require all existing board members to go through this process as soon
as possible, in stages, to decide which of them remain on the
board.
"
Meanwhile, numerous community members have posted an open letter calling for the resignation of the entire Free Software Foundation board of directors after the announcement that Richard Stallman would be returning. The Free Software Foundation Europe has made its disapproval known, as has the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The Debian project has started discussing a general resolution affirming its support for the open letter. Various other organizations have expressed concern as well.
For those who feel differently, there is also an open letter in support of Stallman's return to the FSF.