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| The '''PDPC''' is the organisation which runs the ] ] network, where many prominent open source projects operate an IRC chat service, including ], ] and unofficially ]. | |||
| The PDPC is incorporated in the state of ], ]; and is an IRS 501(c)(3) ] and ] organization. | |||
| == Goals == | |||
| The PDPC website describes the organisation as follows: | |||
| :''Peer-Directed Projects Center, an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation, was created to run the freenode network and to establish a variety of programs relating to peer-directed project communities. Contributions to PDPC provide resources to help us establish those programs.'' | |||
| According to its charter, the PDPC exists "to help peer-directed project communities flourish", mostly based around ] projects, and encouraging the use of free software through supporting its development. Many open source development groups including the ]<ref>, ], ], ]</ref> use the freenode network for communication. However, other projects that focus on community-driven progress are also welcomed. | |||
| == History == | |||
| The PDPC was founded and initially directed by the late<ref>, freenode.net, ], ]</ref> | |||
| ] (] '''lilo''') until he was hit by a car while cycling on ] ] and died on ] ]. In early November the board went through a reshuffle and new members were brought in. Seth Schoen left and ], senior freenode staffer became the secretary and head of staff on freenode in his place. Also joining the board was David Levin, Rob's brother.<ref>, freenode.net, ], ]</ref> | |||
| == References == | |||
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| == See also== | |||
| *] | |||
| == External link == | |||
| {{wikinews|PDPC President Rob Levin has died}} | |||
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| ] | |||
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| Company type | Nonprofit |
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| Industry | Internet Services |
| Founded | Houston, Texas (2002) |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Key people | Christel Dahlskjaer, President Richard Hartmann, Treasurer Phil Stracchino, Secretary and formerly Rob Levin, Founder, late President and Executive Director |
| Products | freenode |
| Revenue | under $25000 USD (2005) |
| Number of employees | 0 |
| Website | PDPC's page |