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Martin Michlmayr Re-elected Debian Project Leader

Posted by timothy on from the don't-blame-me dept.

jaybonci@d.o writes "Congratulations to Martin Michlmayr on his re-election to Debian Project Leader (his platform). Another year of service, one that will hopefully see the release of Sarge."

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  1. Branden by peripatetic_bum · · Score: 4, Interesting

    can someone explain to me why Branden keeps getting failed to be elected? He seems to one of the stronger proponents of Debian and has one of the most important packages.

    Thank you for your replies

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    1. Re:Branden by peeping_Thomist · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Branden is a lousy politician. He has no sense of diplomacy, and furthermore rubs a lot of people the wrong way. He should never be the public face of Debian.

      But Branden is an important contributor to the project. Pretty much everyone recognizes that and appreciates it, but that respect and appreciation does not translate into votes. There's a political component to being Debian Project Leader that Branden just doesn't have.

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