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[Eve Maler]

I'm very sorry for the delay, but I attach some comments on Gunther's paper, done as Word "yellow note" comments. I hope to discuss these in the NDR call today. I don't think I've followed Jim's guidelines to the letter, but I hope that I have followed them in spirit! Eve Jim Wilson wrote: > UBL Team, > > Greetings from cold, cold Kansas City. Moments ago Gunther delivered to > me his much-anticipated Global vs. Local recommendation. Jon suggested > and the TC agreed to a moderated discussion of Gunther's recommendation > on this list. We're getting a bit of a late start, so everyone needs to > be more constructive than ever when posting over the next few days. We > have a 2 March deadline to complete this discussion unless Lisa or Jon > directs me to extend it. > > I've attached Gunther's document. I converted his original Word document > to PDF with line numbers and bookmarks. Included in the PDF are the > minutes from the last NDRSC discussion on the topic for your convenience > (refer to the archives for more information). I also included Gunther's > original Word document in case you want to check for better image > quality. Sorry about the attachment size, but I'm sure you understand in > this case. > > Review the following ground rules and then weigh in with your opinions. > By the way, I'm the moderator. > > > Discussion Guidelines > ---------------------------- > > 1. Focus on Gunther's recommendation and supporting arguments. Do not > rehash past discussions unless they are relevant to Gunther's > recommendation and supporting arguments. > > 2. Validate Gunther's discussion of "the global problem" (my term). > Consider whether or not the problem really exists and the degree to > which the problem would impact stakeholders--end users especially. > > 3. Validate that Gunther's recommendation addresses the problem. > > 4. Consider whether or not Gunther's recommendation, if accepted, would > introduce new problems. If so, what are their implications? Which set of > problems minimizes negative impact on the stakeholders? > > 5. Be sure that you DO NOT somehow reply and include the attached file. > > 6. Refer to numbered sections, pages, and line numbers when appropriate. > Yes, I know, it's common sense. > > 7. Moderator suggestions are welcome when sent to jim.wilson@kcx.com. > > > Best regards, > Jim Wilson > > 816-525-2000 work > 816-516-8847 mobile > jim.wilson@kcx.com -- Eve Maler +1 781 442 3190 Sun Microsystems cell +1 781 354 9441 Web Technologies and Standards eve.maler @ sun.com