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Subject: Re: How Open Source Works (was Re: Spawning Data on Multiple
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derby@segel.com wrote:
> Jean,
> 
> In IBM speak, what is your value add proposition?

My valued added to this thread is to clarify how the ASF works.

Don't demand that others fix *your* issues.
Don't demand that others take the product in *your* direction.

You're welcome to become part of this community and work with others
toward goals that are commonly agreed upon. We welcome any contributor.

 -jean


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