[Kamailio-Devel] OpenSIPS vs. Kamailio

[Daniel-Constantin Mierla]

Hello Darren,

On 08/07/08 23:51, Darren Sessions wrote:
> I have to say, this is probably one of the harder decisions I've had 
> to make in a very long time. I have to say the OpenSER / SER decision 
> was much easier.
>
> While I obviously don't know all the details of what's gone on between 
> Bogdan and Henning or whomever else, I just really have a hard time 
> swallowing Hennings explanation of what happened and his, what seems 
> to be, emotional reaction.
>
>  More so than that, it seems like there were quite a few decisions 
> made by the board without immediately letting the community know about 
> it, even quite a while after these decisions were made.
>
> While I do not dispute Hennings technical ability, It is my opinion 
> that his disrespectful attitude, his "shotgun" conduct, and his 
> obvious lack of management ability is not befitting of someone on 
> Kamailio project's board regardless of who is at fault here. 
>
> Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed that Daniel hasn't said more as well. 
> I met him at the fall VON in 2005 and he was indeed very pleasant and 
> I enjoyed our conversation.
I will say, just that the last days I focused on release and didn't 
want  to put gas on fire. I have been very much surprised by many 
actions around here. But comments will come.

Thank you, best regards,
Daniel

>
> All I've heard is things like 'not wanting to discuss any further', 
> etc. - but the fact remains that wether it's a comfortable topic or 
> not,  there are quite a few of us that are using OpenSER in a 
> commercial environment and these are things that we NEED to know in 
> order to make an informed decision.
>
> In the end, all I know is now there are two projects and I have to 
> choose which one. Based on what I've read in the change-logs, my 
> direct experience with Bogden in a technical support role directly 
> related to SER at a previous business - my company will be using 
> OpenSIPS going forward.
>
> I have a very high regard for virtually all of the Kamailio / OpenSER 
> group, and again, I am disappointed and absolutely hate that I've been 
> forced into a position to have to make a decision like this.
>
> I will continue to be active on both sets of lists for the foreseeable 
> future to monitor progress.
>
> Having said all that, I can't tell you how much I hope things can 
> still be resolved and we can all have a unified project. I would 
> implore the Kamailio board to do whatever it takes to bring Bogdan 
> back into the group for the sake of the community.
>
> Hopefully something like that won't be just a dream.
>
> Thanks,
>
>  - Darren
>
>
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