All,
We wanted to update you on the FEEP program,
our
development program funded exclusively through the Friends
of Eclipse program.
The first round of FEEP proposals led to 3 contracts being
awarded:
- Implement Auto-Save of Editors -> Obeo ($20,000)
- Address Outstanding Issues - Toolbar and Menu
Contributions -> Obeo ($20,000)
- Identify Opportunities to Improve Start-up times ->
Ed Merks ($5,000)
Thank you to those of you who submitted proposals, and
especially to Ed and Obeo.
Also, thanks to those who provided feedback on the process
and the specific RFPs. Based on your feedback, we are
working to ensure it is easier to scope the effort of work
required for each development effort.
Since the first round, the Architecture Council spent
significant effort to provide a list of their priorities as
recommendations for FEEP projects. This input has been
great to more clearly identify on what areas to focus, and
to better clarify the desired outcomes. Many thanks to the
effort to everyone who participated in making this happen!!
The next round of request for proposals will be released no
later than Wednesday of this week, and will remain open for
approximately 2 weeks. We hope you will consider working on
these important initiatives to improve the Eclipse
IDE/Platform.
Regards,
Paul White
VP, Member Services
Eclipse Foundation Inc.