NH> This is possibly by choice of the OSGi Alliance. Setting a US$20k membership
NH> for multi-nationals and individuals alike, it is not strange the uptake of
NH> members are slow.
One of the values of the OSGi specification process is that it is
designed by companies that are serious about the specifications. This
amount is also intended to keep membership a conscious decision for a
company.
If you are serious about a standard, the 20K can not be the main problem.
You should realize that the 20k is dwarfed by the cost to provide the
travel and time for your employees to write the actual specifications.
I do see a lot of valuable knowledge on the mailing lists that would be
really useful in developing specs. However, it is not just the
manpower that makes a specification, it is also the weight of a
company that can help making a spec more successful.
Kind regards,
Peter Kriens
NH> On Monday 16 October 2006 23:31, Marcel Offermans wrote:
>> There are several other areas that come to mind that could benefit from
>> more standardization,
NH> Agree.
>> but as Peter explains, the OSGi alliance probably
>> does not have the manpower to do all this officially.
NH> This is possibly by choice of the OSGi Alliance. Setting a US$20k membership
NH> for multi-nationals and individuals alike, it is not strange the uptake of
NH> members are slow.
>> ...and if they don't, who will make sure all efforts are aligned and well
>> thought out?
NH> Perhaps the OSGi Alliance should allow for 'externally developed
NH> specifications', which are submitted and 'vetted' for IP/Patent concerns and
NH> in general going through some process among members to 'approve it'.
NH> The alternative is of course to bring in more spec-writing members.
NH> Cheers
NH> Niclas
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