I think the problem with logbooks sharing a common table / column definition
is that the proliferation of logbooks started before we had internet / quick
ways to communicate these ideas. At least we have ADIF for interchange.
Many / most logbook authours are sick of the whole thing, trying to get us
to agree to major structural changes and the testing and documentation
required and all for free isn't going to happen, we would rather 'get a
life' to be honest.
Some of the basic needs such as someone actually creating XML definitions
for modes, bands and maintaining an up-to-date countries database hasn't
happened, so don't expect a common database format this decade or next.
I agree about the open source community - but a lot of universities run this
show, they have people and time and youth. By comparison there are
relatively few ham radio software authours, mostly on the wrong side of 50
with families and dogs and boats and things. I'm glad when I know what day
of the week it is!
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
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From: "Brendan Minish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Simon, I don't see why it should be so hard for this to work in the area
of ham radio software, Collaboration between developers mostly works
very well in the Open source community.
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