Hi Robert, On Feb 4, 2008, at 2:25 PM, Robert Burrell Donkin wrote:
i think i understand the general process for importing code into the ASF but i'm a little hazy about the way that code arrives when a new podling is started based on external code. i need to understand the process better before trying to document it. here are some initial questions: 1 is a software grant (when moving from existing volunteer project) or CCLA (when commercial closed source) required, or will CLAs suffice?
A software grant is always nice to have and is required if the author isn't coming into the podling.
A CLA is needed if the author is coming on board. Once on board, attach the code in question to a JIRA and import it.
2 does every contributor need to be tracked down and asked to sign the grant/CLA (when moving from existing volunteer project)?
You bet. It's called provenance.
3 what records need to be kept?
The grant is recorded in the incubator site under http://incubator.apache.org/ip-clearance/index.html once the secretary receives it and scans it.
4 does all the paperwork need to be in place before anything is checked in?
No, but it has to be in place before a release is prepared. Craig
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