The PHOENIX Project

[tombo@mail.on-line.co.uk (Richard King)]

Since I posted my suggestion for the 'Phoenix' Project, I've had a number
of replies, with several useful suggestions. The most significant was
that it should not be limited to simply resurrecting GeneSys, but should
expand to encompass a long-term strategy for the continuing development
of the Apple IIgs.
 
In the light of that suggestion, I would like to put forward for
discussion a kind of 'manifesto' for the Phoenix Project. I've
deliberately used broad and general wording, so that it can cover the
whole spectrum of issues, but I hope I've kept it clear enough that it
actually means something!
 
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                       The PHOENIX Project
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                     Purposes and Intentions
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The Phoenix Project is based on the proposition that the Apple II gs is a
computer worthy of our support, and that the best way to achieve this is
to arrange an effective method of co-operation among its users.
 
The Phoenix Project recognises that mutual self-interest is the strongest
basis on which co-operation can be founded, and that the consequences of
this recognition are that certain forms of activity are
counter-productive. Such activities should have no place within the
Phoenix Project.
 
The Phoenix Project is a non-hierarchical co-operative. All decisions
should be arrived at by mutual agreement, in the fashion and according to
the methods commonly used on the Internet. Nobody who has signed up to
the Phoenix Project would be obliged to adhere to any such decision, but
any results might not be included in the Project, should the consequences
of non-adherence conflict with the other work of the Project.
 
The Phoenix Project recognises that certain functions must involve a
degree of 'authority', but that any such authority can only be exercised
with the agreement of those who require the services of the person
handling a specific function. Having requested that some function be
undertaken by an individual, the members of the Phoenix Project would, as
far as is practical, allow that person reasonable freedom to decide how
to perform such duties, and would accept decisions made in the course of
those duties. Within the Phoenix Project, 'Authority' should not be
confused with 'Power'.
 
All activities undertaken by the Phoenix Project should conform to the
principles enunciated above.
 
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For more information on the Phoenix Project, please send email to Richard
King at:
internet : tombo@mail.on-line.co.uk
CIS          : [100114,2332]
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