Linux man-pages project maintenance [LWN.net]
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From: Alejandro Colomar <alx-AT-kernel.org>

Hi all,

As you know, I’ve been maintaining the Linux man-pages project for the last 4 years as a voluntary. I’ve been doing it in my free time, and no company has sponsored that work at all. At the moment, I cannot sustain this work economically any more, and will temporarily and indefinitely stop working on this project. If any company has interests in the future of the project, I’d welcome an offer to sponsor my work here; if so, please let me know.

Have a lovely day! Alex

  • @[email protected]
    30•2 months ago

    Things like this make me wish I was a tech CEO. I’d totally be the guy ensuring we give back to projects if I was.

    • @[email protected]English
      69•2 months ago

      That is part of why you’re not a tech CEO. You’re not supposed to have compassion! No investor would want that.

      P.S. This is an attack on CEOs and investors, not on you :)

    • @[email protected]
      19•2 months ago

      Nah, the investors don’t see it as a benefit to your growth to pay people you don’t have to

      • @[email protected]
        6•2 months ago

        10k for a company making millions annually is nothing, 1% or less. But split between some of these projects, especially the less appreciated or funded ones, can be life changing.

        But you’re unfortunately right

        • @[email protected]English
          4•2 months ago

          The 10k can pay dividends in PR alone, and will attract more developers to apply for job openings.

          • @[email protected]
            4•2 months ago

            Exactly. Promote it as community outreach, it’s more useful than feel-good Pictures at dog shelters.