The similarites between marae based consenus building and Free Software projects Chris Cormack chrisc@catalyst.net.nz 225px-Chrispic.jpg Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha Born in Kawakawa, grew up in Whanganui, live in Wellington BSc Compsci, BA Maths and Māori Studies One of original Koha developers Release manager for version 3.6.0 The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0). The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this. The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbour (freedom 2). The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this. fsf.jpg kohacon.jpg People kohacon2.jpg More people kohacon3.jpg Even more people marae.jpg He tangata marae2.jpg He tangata marae3.jpg He tangata Mana Tangata Whakanuia Kaiakopono Tama tu, tama ora, tama noho, tama mate Whawhai Korerorero Whakaaro whānui mana.jpg Recognition of contributions peanut.jpg kaiakopono.jpg "Not everyone needs to be the Welcome Wagon -- but someone ought to be." Everyone is expected to pitch in Don't wait for someone else to do it for you flamewar.jpg Disagreements happen People get angry discussion.jpg Discussion brings ... consensus.jpg Consensus Stickers - OsamaK on flickr cc-sa Kohacon - Kristina Hoeppner cc-sa Kawiu Marae - Daniel Grobani cc-by Waitangi day - Joel Wiramu Pauling cc-by-sa NZ Koha meeting - Shelley Gurney, By permission Group Hug - CarbonNYC cc-by Questions?