Introducing The CodePlex Foundation

Introducing the CodePlex Foundation An interview with Sam Ramji Interim President CodePlex Foundation

Our mission
Enabling the exchange of code and understanding among software companies and open source communities

Why a CodePlex Foundation?
Commercial software developers currently under-participate in open source projects
Cultural differences
Differing development methodologies
Differing perspectives on copyright and patents
Differing perspectives on licensing
No other foundation is dedicated to changing that situation

CodePlex’s Role in Ecosystem
Complementary to other open source Foundations
Provide additional choice for how commercial software companies and open source developers engage with each other
Pioneer licensing agreements and processes that help SW developers contribute to OSS projects

CodePlex Foundation - The first 100 days
An independent, neutral forum
Incorporated as a non-profit; bylaws in place, charter to follow
Interim President and Board of Directors chosen but seeking permanent candidates
Within first 100 days, will involve the commercial software community in shaping governance and support for the Foundation

Founding and Funding
Founded specifically to break down barriers to participation in open source projects in commercial settings
Initial funding of $1 million US from Microsoft
A 501c6 corporation

Contributions, Licenses and Patents
Straightforward contributor agreement – see Foundation website
Where software companies contribute source, broad patent portfolios will not transfer.
Foundation will extend rights to all downstream developers and users of the contributed code
License-agnostic

Governance
Non-profit, 501c6 corporation
Public bylaws at www.CodePlex.org
Interim President: Sam Ramji
Interim Board: Stephanie Davies Boesch, Sam Ramji, Miguel de Icaza, Britt Johnston, Bill Staples, and Shaun Walker
Seeking permanent candidates for Executive Director, Board of Directors, Advisory Board
Contribute names through Foundation website

Participation – First 100 Days
Become/recommend a Sponsor
Become/recommend Executive Director
Become/recommend member of BoD or BoA
Comment on our bylaws, charter, and licensing agreements
Permanent Board of Directors will create Charter, process for contributing projects with broad community input

What Next?
Participate – contact us through our website, www.CodePlex.org
Comment – through our website, on Twitter – codeplex_f, soon to be on Facebook
Questions? Call 206-839-8521

One last thought
“ The Foundation believes that the open source software development approach will reach its potential worldwide with increased involvement from software companies. The CodePlex Foundation is one way, and we hope a compelling way, for better collaboration between companies and communities to make this a reality.”

Comment, connect, contribute
Please share your thoughts and comments on our website, www.CodePlex.org
Read the bylaws and other information at www.CodePlex.org
Follow us on Twitter – #codeplex_f

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