On Tue, Feb 11, 2003 at 08:59:32PM +0100, David Olofson wrote: > > I've probably suggested this before, but the URI scheme works, > > anyone who has control over a domain/website can issue URIs, eg. I > > could use > > > > http://plugin.org.uk/gmpi#myPluginName > > > > or something of that form. Its robust (relies on the DNS system), > > and centrally, externally and impartially administered. > > Works for me, although I'm not totally happy about the fact that > domains do expire whenever the owner decides they don't care any > longer. And if users have plugins created by someone who owned > www.xap-plugins.com, and someone else takes over the domain name... > Well, you get the idea!
Yes, you have to prevent that sort of thing. > > It could be a requirement that the URI resolves to some information > > about the plugin. Or not. > > In fact, considering the above, we might even want to *discourage* > that. Use another field for URLs, because it's a different thing. > > Also, what do you do with your URIs if you move the home site? Yes, these are the downsides to recommending URIs be resolvable. Its generally not a good idea, but occasionally it makes sense. > > If the $30 a year domain registration fees are too onerous, use a > > free website provider like geocities or such. > > Or find the some owner of a domain likely to hang around for a good > while and ask if you can use a "virtual" sub-directory under that > domain for your plugins. (Ex: "http://olofson.net/steves-plugins#*";. > No guarantee that I'll live longer than your plugins, though! ;-) Sure, nothings perfect :( If your really worried about longevity you can still request a sub-URI from an authority (like LADSPA uids are handed out), eg. http://www.xap.org/steves-plugins/... - Steve
