Panel Discussion
summary
Explains that the iojs Github org is renamed to nodejs and that working groups, contribution policies and a new website already exist; describes governance specifics: board cannot steer technical decisions except by funding and the TC is no board technical control; lists concrete rules under the umbrella like require 4 time zones and a cap of 14 TC seats per company; covers nonprofit mechanics (Linux Foundation umbrella, 501(c)6 path, public 990 filings) and talks about paying contributors and running funded conferences.
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chapters (19)
- 0:00Node.js Foundation panel intro
- 1:09Why Node.js and Foundation attracted us
- 2:34Companies joined for stability
- 3:36Foundation amplifying user voices
- 5:22Node.js fork and schism lessons
- 9:01Companies vs personal views
- 10:46Foundation under Linux umbrella
- 12:36Board’s technical decision limits
- 13:39Individual board representation
- 16:08Getting involved in Node.js
- 18:38NVM’s future under Foundation
- 20:51Corporate vs community balance
- 23:42Funding open source projects
- 27:52Handling board dissatisfaction
- 30:22Global representation in Foundation
- 32:52Foundation updates and meetings
- 34:37Nonprofit mechanics and taxes
- 38:43Foundation and Node.js conferences
- 41:12Conference connectivity issues
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