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... ... @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ 2 2 3 3 My support for open source software and the software freedom philosophy started at around the same time as OSI in the late 90s, when I was part of IBM's Java and XML team. From 2000 I worked at Sun Microsystems for a decade, strongly advocating for open source and playing an instrumental role in making the Java platform and the rest of Sun's software portfolio open source. After Sun I joined the OSI Board and played a key role in the transformation that led to OSI hiring a General Manager and the Board becoming an elected body. I served for three years as OSI President until the term limits I advocated ensured I spent a year off the Board. 4 4 5 -I am now keen to return and continue the transformation. 5 +While sequestered I've been contributing with mailing list moderation and with occasional articles and statements requested by OSI. I am now keen to return and continue the transformation. 6 6 7 7 * I believe we need to see OSI stand up for genuine open source software under OSI-approved licenses and challenge abuse of the term "open source" in public. 8 8 * I believe OSI should continue to build bridges across the open source communities ~-~- especially Affiliates ~-~- helping users, developers and advocates unite in the cause of software freedom.