Request For Comments - ntli.info - Page 2

Frank · 20-10-2003, 14:46

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Originally Posted by erol

I have a couple of questions. I hope it is not taken in the wrong way. It is not designed to question anyones integrity.

With whom will the legal ownership of this site lie.

Hi Erol, that is a very valid question and just what this thread is all about.

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Owned by indivdual or the site ? One possible way forward would be for the owner to retain copyright and give permission to the site for use under agreed terms, like perhaps as long as not money is made from the site then use is granted. If the site generates revenue then such use is not automatic.

This is a good solution in my opinion, and the most likely one which we will adopt to solve this problem. We will have to write some sort of terms and conditions and will include this clause.

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Again I would like to re iterate that imo these are real issues that need to be considered for a site like this to have the best chance of sucsess. They are in NO WAY intended to a personal questioning of anyones integrity. For me these issues need some thought regardless of who is currently in ownership of this proposed effort. Things can and do inevitably change over time and the site should be prepared for this from day one.

Well said

Frank · 20-10-2003, 14:51

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Originally Posted by altis

Although some have mentioned that they would like to do this, few have the necessary time available. Perhaps, if there was a more formal support framework then more would get done - I don't know.

That is the idea, to gather together all these resources into one site. We believe that with a formal framework as you have mentioned that a lot more will get done. I think that once the issues that Erol referred to above are sorted to everybody's satisfation people will not have any issues with contributing.

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Personally, I would like to see something that is integrated with this forum.

Good idea, this is a technical problem that we will have to get over, but I don't see why it can't be done with a bit of thought.

Frank · 20-10-2003, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Edit: Would it be possible for a collaboration of people to be responsible for a post rather than having individuals. You can appreciate that no 'one' person knows it all, but between everyone, we can cover all bases on a problem.

It wouldn't be possible for a collection of people to be publically displayed as the author of the article (at least not at the moment due to the software). The idea of the editor's mailing list is to solve the problem you have described - if someone needs some help with an article then they can mail it to the list and people can contribute to it and help them.

Nemesis · 20-10-2003, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Keyser

It wouldn't be possible for a collection of people to be publically displayed as the author of the article (at least not at the moment due to the software). The idea of the editor's mailing list is to solve the problem you have described - if someone needs some help with an article then they can mail it to the list and people can contribute to it and help them.

If the documentation were to be posted in a file download or standard post, then the contributors could be mentioned by the Editor.

I really like the idea of this site and would like to see it take off. It has so many possibilities.

Frank · 20-10-2003, 18:17

Contributors can certainly be mentioned by the article author. Also, files can be attached to articles for downloading, such as PDFs or ZIPs.

Graham F · 21-10-2003, 22:21

I think this is a great idea and an excellent way of moving this site forward and I will try and contribute what i can to help make this a success (as i am sure everyone will do)

Another top idea!!

Frank · 24-10-2003, 22:20

The RFC is closing tomorrow - if anyone has any comments or suggestions then please speak up now, otherwise we will shortly launch the site with the suggestions in this thread.

Thanks

24-10-2003, 22:56

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Originally Posted by Keyser

The RFC is closing tomorrow - if anyone has any comments or suggestions then please speak up now, otherwise we will shortly launch the site with the suggestions in this thread.

Thanks

Thanks Keyser

as this may be the last chance saloon, can I say I think the Windows Productivity section could be subdivided into mac & pc at least & subdivided, again, into hardware & software for both, at best?