RE: XML.org Registry and Repository

["Simon Nicholson" <simonn@mail.com>]

Una,
Thanks for the draft.  I've proposed some changes (below) which you may
ignore/incorporate at you feel is appropriate.
Thanks,
Simon

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-xmlorg@lists.oasis-open.org
> [mailto:owner-xmlorg@lists.oasis-open.org]On Behalf Of Kearns, Una
> Sent: 06 January 2000 21:11
> To: xmlorg@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: XML.org Registry and Repository
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Below is draft of email as promised, sorry a bit later than originally
> anticapted but got dragged into a meeting.  I have included dates
> --- these
> probably need to be changed - just made a stab.
>
> Thanks,
> Una
>
> Dear XML.org Steering Committee Member,
>
> We are inviting requests (SN - replace - "requests" with "submissions")
for the development of the XML.org registry and
> repository from the member (SN - replace - "member" with "sponsor")
organizations of XML.org in good standing. The
> registry and repository will be developed based on the requirements and
> specifications outlined in the OASIS Registry and Repository
> Specification (SN - include URL where it can be located).
> This is considered an initial development of the registry and repository,
(SN - insert - to prove the concept),
> and due to time constraints there will be flexibility in the functionality
> required for this release.  The registry and repository will need to be
(SN - insert - "ready for")
> production ready by April 15th, and a prototype should be available for
> review by the XML.org steering committee members by March 20th.
(SN - insert - It is intended that the implementation(s) be publically
announced at the WWW9 Conference in Amsterdam in May, and at XML Europe 2000
in Paris in June).
>
> Please indicate in your response
> 1. If your organization is willing to commit to the development of the
> registry and repository for XML.org in the timeframe indicated above.
>
> 2. To what extent your organization would propose to maintain the registry
> and repository (technical support, code maintenance, hosting).
>
> 3. If your organization is not interested in the complete
> development of the
> registry and repository, please indicate if your organization would be
> willing to partner in the development effort by donating resources and/or
> technology.
>
> Responses for consideration should be received no latter than close of
> business Friday, 21st January.  All decisions for moving forward will be
> based on a vote by the XML.org steering committee (single vote per
> organization).
>