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Linux-Announce Digest #860
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Digestifier)
Sun Aug 15 16:13:04 2004
From: Digestifier <Linux-Announce-Request@senator-bedfellow.mit.edu>
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:13:02 EDT
Linux-Announce Digest #860, Volume #4 Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:13:02 EDT
Contents:
CFV: comp.os.linux.xbox (Bill Aten)
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From: votetaker@netagw.com (Bill Aten)
Reply-To: linux-xbox-vote@netagw.com
Crossposted-To: news.announce.newgroups,news.groups,alt.games.video.xbox,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: CFV: comp.os.linux.xbox
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 23:42:00 +0000
FIRST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
unmoderated group comp.os.linux.xbox
Newsgroups line:
comp.os.linux.xbox Linux on Xbox.
Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC, 4 Sep 2004.
This vote is being conducted by a neutral third party. Questions about
the proposed group should be directed to the proponent.
Proponent: Calvin Kim <CalvinKim728@yahoo.com>
Votetaker: Bill Aten <bill@netagw.com>
RATIONALE: comp.os.linux.xbox
Xbox is a home video game console from Microsoft launched in the US in
November of 2001. Linux is a Unix-like operating system that's been ported
to a variety of platforms, including the Xbox, and currently, there are
several distributions of Linux that run on Xbox, e.g., Debian, Gentoo,
Mandrake, etc. Once Linux is installed in an Xbox, the Xbox becomes a
fully functional computer. Linux runs on Xbox legally; no illegal
modifications are needed.
A newsgroup forum would allow users to seek help and assistance from
experienced users. Developers would also benefit from feed backs. There
are Linux-specific newsgroups that deal with general Linux interests, but
they're inappropriate for Xbox-related topics, so currently, there are no
newsgroups that can accommodate Linux on Xbox. The Xbox-related
newsgroups deal specifically with the gaming aspects of Xbox, not running
Linux on Xbox. The readers of comp.os.linux.xbox will come from the
community of Xbox owners who have interest on running Linux on Xbox.
A newsgroup will allow the community to flourish and develop further.
Currently, we use mailing lists and poorly maintained web forums, but once
we have our own newsgroup, through google newsgroups, our postings will be
more reliable, convenient, and may be archived for search functions.
CHARTER: comp.os.linux.xbox
This newsgroup, comp.os.linux.xbox, is dedicated to enthusiasts to discuss
running Linux on the Microsoft Xbox console.
Topics such as, but not limited to, the following are considered
acceptable:
- Running Linux on Xbox.
- Development of Linux on Xbox.
- Suggestions for Linux on Xbox.
- Ask for help and assistance on running Linux on Xbox.
Except for PGP and similar small signatures, please refrain from posting
large binaries.
END CHARTER.
HOW TO VOTE:
Extract the ballot from the CFV by deleting everything before and after
the "BEGINNING OF BALLOT" and "END OF BALLOT" lines. Don't worry about
the spacing of the columns or any quote characters (">") that your
reply inserts.
PLEASE, do not send the entire CFV back to me as this mail is archived.
Mark the ballot and then MAIL it to: <linux-xbox-vote@netagw.com>
Just "replying" to this message should work, but check the "To:" line.
In order to properly record your vote, please provide your REAL NAME
(or established Usenet handle) and indicate your desired vote in the
appropriate locations inside the ballot.
Examples of how to properly indicate your vote:
[ YES ] example.yes.vote
[ NO ] example.no.vote
[ ABSTAIN ] example.abstention
[ CANCEL ] example.cancellation
DO NOT modify, alter or delete any information in this ballot!
If you do, the voting software will probably reject your ballot.
If you do not receive an acknowledgment of your vote within three
days, contact the votetaker about the problem. You are responsible
for reading your ack and making sure your vote is registered correctly.
======= BEGINNING OF BALLOT: Delete everything BEFORE this line =======
|----------------------------------------------------------------------
| Official CFV Name: comp.os.linux.xbox
| Usenet Voting Ballot [COLX-78-1] (Do not remove this line!)
|----------------------------------------------------------------------
| Please provide your real name, or your vote may be rejected.
| Established Usenet handles are also acceptable. Place ONLY your name
| (ie. do NOT include your e-mail address or any other information;
| ONLY your name) directly after the colon in "Voter name:" on the
| following line.
|----------------------------------------------------------------------
| Voter name:
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| Insert YES, NO, ABSTAIN, or CANCEL inside the brackets for each
| newsgroup listed below (do not delete the newsgroup name):
|
| Your Vote Newsgroup
| --------- ---------
| [ ] comp.os.linux.xbox
|
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======= END OF BALLOT: Delete everything AFTER this line ==============
IMPORTANT VOTING PROCEDURE NOTES:
Standard Guidelines for voting apply. Only one vote per person, no
more than one vote per account. Votes must be mailed directly from
the voter to the votetaker. Anonymous, forwarded, or proxy votes
are not valid. Votes mailed by WWW/HTML/CGI forms are considered
to be anonymous votes.
Vote counting is automated. Failure to follow these directions may
mean that your vote does not get counted. If you do not receive an
acknowledgment of your vote within three days, contact the votetaker
about the problem. It's your responsibility to make sure your vote
is registered correctly. Duplicate votes are resolved in favor of
the most recent valid vote. Names, addresses, and votes of all voters
will be published in the final voting results post.
DO NOT redistribute this CFV in any manner whatsoever. The purpose of
a Usenet vote is to determine the genuine interest of persons who would
read a proposed newsgroup. Soliciting votes from disinterested parties
defeats this purpose. Only the votetaker, the news.announce.newgroups
moderator, and the proponent (if specifically authorized by the votetaker)
are permitted to distribute copies of this CFV.
Distribution of pre-marked or otherwise modified copies of this CFV is
generally considered voting fraud and should be reported immediately to
the votetaker or the UVV <contact@uvv.org>. In cases where voting fraud
is determined to have occurred, it is standard operating procedure to
delete ALL votes submitted by the violator. When in doubt, ask the
votetaker.
DISTRIBUTION:
The only official sources for copies of this CFV are the locations listed
below, the UVV web site at http://www.uvv.org/, and the votetaker's e-mail
CFV server which can be reached at <linux-xbox-cfv-request@netagw.com>.
This CFV has been posted to the following newsgroups:
news.announce.newgroups
news.groups
alt.games.video.xbox
comp.os.linux.announce
comp.os.linux.misc
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