Between my classes and my job at the University, I've been so busy lately that I've barely had time to be involved in the Project, let alone be an effective leader of it. Because of this, I'm lessening my role in the Project and stepping down as its leader.
Bruce Perens, who has been involved in the Project since 1993 and the maintainer of the base system since last summer, will now have the authority to make final decisions for the Project. Bruce has announced his intention to delegate authority over various aspects of the Project to "middle managers", people like Ian Jackson, Bdale Garbee, and many others. He and the people he delegates will assume the role of leaders of the Project. I will stay on as a Debian user and "leader emeritus" when advice is needed. Before I turn the floor over to the new leadership, however, I'd like to thank everyone who has been involved in the Project over the years. It has certainly been a great experience.
