Pascal Bleser wrote: > What software to use (phpBB/vBulletin/... ...), whether we want an > NNTP gateway or not, whether it's feasible, how, etc... will be > discussed *later*.
I'm not discussing software, I'm discussing functionality. Software is utterly irrelevant until the functionality is decided. Functionality, then software, then naming standards. With perhaps the odd iteration. >> I'm perfectly willing to volunteer my time and resources (within >> reason), but I suspect any real action/decision will have to come >> from Novell though. > > Wrong, the decision is up to Novell/SUSE _and us_, which is why it is > being discussed here and now. Um, of course everyone here has the right to voice their opinion(s), but as far as partaking in the _decision_ process, I don't see how it works. (and I don't mind either - I'm prefectly content with being heard.) >> I disagree slightly. The answer is YES, but ONLY given that such a >> webforum is merely an additional interface to already existing fora. >> I strongly object to any officially sanctioned webforum with no >> mailinglist/nntp interface. > > Well, ok, that's your opinion. > I, for myself, don't give a **** about it if it sticks us into an > endless discussion. Then I respectfully submit that you haven't understood the issue. Besides, has anyone actively argued against my and others' proposal of a bi/tri-gated solution? Are you against it? > So, basically, you are in favor of setting up new web forums, hosted > by Novell/SUSE ? Provided they are merely interfaces to e.g. a mailinglist and/or newsgroup, yes, I'm in favour. As long as they're not separate communities, I've always been in favour. /Per Jessen, Zürich -- http://www.spamchek.com/ - managed anti-spam and anti-virus solution. Let us analyse your spam- and virus-threat - up to 2 months for free. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
