Viking Laws & Plone Development
Found on the streets of Oslo/Norway. Sounds like a useful set of rules for open-source software development as well, don't they?
Be Brave and Aggressive
- Be direct
- Grab all opportunities
- Use varying methods of attack
- Be versatile and agile
- Attack one target at a time
- Don't plan everything in detail
- Use top quality weapons
Be Prepared
- Keep weapons in good condition
- Keep in shape
- Find good battle comrades
- Agree on important points
- Choose one chief
Be a Good Merchant
- Find out what the market needs
- Don't promise what you can't keep
- Don't demand overpayment
- Arrange things so that you can return
Keep the Camp in Order
- Keep things tidy and organized
- Arrange enjoyable activities which strengthen the group
- Make sure everybody does useful work
- Consult all members of the group for advice
— Stefan Holek, Jarn