Rudy,
I agree that interactions with other OGC Networks -- especially GEOSS -- is
crucial. In fact one thought that I had is that we should just participate
as part of the GSN. But I think GALEON has enough of its own difficult
issues that a specific to GALEON to warrant a separate (but somehow
coordinated) OGC Network for GALEON.
The main drawback from my perspective is that we have to arrange for the
transition from the current GALEON wiki, email list, etc. without losing any
of the information we have there. But that's a temporary issue as long as
the OGCNetwork has the functionality we need.
-- Ben
On 2/24/06, Rudolf Husar <rhusar@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ben & GALEON,
I would second the motion that we proceed to the second phase through the
GALEON OGC Network path. Some of the rationale are below:
- GALEON has matured to the point that Networking (beyond just test links)
is now a meaningful and desirable goal.
- Interaction with other OGC Networks, e.g. GEOSS Services Network (GSN)
would be easier
- Inclusion of more agencies (domestic and international) in the
open GALEON Network would aid OGC protocol acceptance
- The tools and methods offered by OGC to support group interaction in OGC
Networks are significant
I am sure there are some drawbacks to the Network approach, but I cant
think of any. So I would vote for the OGC GALEON Network option.
Regards,
Rudy
