REMINDER: Modularization proposal request for approval

[Paul Anderson]

> > For the past several months, the Modularization Working Group has been
> > working on a proposal for how to split the monolithic source tree into
> > logical modules.  We have discussed this proposal extensively on the
> > mailing list, IRC, etc.  We would now like to present our proposal to
> > the Architecture Working Group for approval.
> > 
> > Here is the link to the proposal:
> > 
> >     http://wiki.x.org/wiki/ModularizationProposal
> > 
> > This proposal provides rationale for modularization, attempts to address
> > the known concerns people have raised, provides background on other
> > modularization efforts, explains what the modularized source tree would
> > look like, outlines the steps required to take this idea from concept to
> > release, and suggests how future modular releases can be handled.
> 
> 
> Hello Architecture Working Group,
> 
> Please take a look at the proposal that the Modularization
> Working Group has completed for splitting the monolithic
> source tree into modules.  The Modularization Working Group
> would like the Architecture Working Group to review the
> proposal and approve it so they can begin work on the
> development phase.  If you have not been following this work
> closely, this is an excellent opportunity to review their
> progress and provide feedback.  As Kevin has already noted
> in the request, approval in this case signifies that the
> Architecture Working Group is comfortable with the plan,
> and that the Modularization Working Group can begin the
> development phase.  
> 
> I'd like the approval process for these types of proposals
> to be fairly informal.  I'll propose that we have a discussion
> period for people to read the proposal and share any comments
> or raise objections.  If there are no strong objections at
> the end of the discussion period, we can consider the proposal
> approved.  If objections remain at the end of the discussion
> period, we can extend the discussion period to resolve those
> issues.
> 
> For this particular item, I'm proposing a discussion period
> of seven days starting today and ending at the end of the
> day on Monday, April 11.  That should give everyone enough
> time (including a weekend) to review the detailed proposal,
> think about it, and provide comments or concerns. Kevin - does
> seven days sound like a reasonable amount of time?  I want to
> allow enough time for people to review it and comment without
> unnecessarily delaying the Modularization Working Group.


This is a quick note to remind people that the discussion window
for this Modularization proposal closes at the end of the day
today, Monday, April 11.  Please raise any concerns you might
have as soon as possible.

Thanks,

-paul