This is a WONDERFUL idea. And, not trying to derail this thread or anything, but might I request a client library that can be used with languages other than Java or .net, especially on non-MS platforms?
Thanks, -- Dave Walker -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Charles Barouch Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:47 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [U2] The Next Big Thing All, This will be posted to teh Website to make it findable in the future, but I wanted to psot it o the list for immediate feedback. At the IOD conference, the U2UG board promoted an idea to IBM: given that we need to grow the community, give us what we need to help that happen. We offered a specific plan, which has since been tweaked based on board feedback to IBM's feedback. Below (and soon on the site) is the current iteration of the proposal. We need to finalize it in a hurry, because IBM, Red Hat, and Novell have all expressed strong interest in helping to make this happen. Please read and give detailed (positive and negative) feedback ASAP. U2 Incubator Proposal ================== The Goal: Create a single download (also distributable as a DVD) which can be provided to colleges, businesses, and other interested parties. We want to see kids leaving college with a background in multi-value. We want to see DB2, Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, and MS Access Developers looking at U2 as an adjunct technology: something they can use cooperatively along side what they already know. The U2UG has requested that IBM make the following official policy, both internally, and as a statement to the distribution channel: All companies and individuals whom are new to U2, especially those who are coming to the environment due to the above mentioned incubator software package, should be directed to the U2UG for help in getting up to speed. The U2UG is requesting permission from IBM to build and distribute a new all-in-one installer for UniVerse and one for UniData with the following characteristics: 1 - Everything is PE. It will include SB+ PE and other complimentary IBM offerings. 2 - Everything is pre-installed (using a virtual machine image and/or the install is drastically simplified so that one install setup up everything). The person installing the software should be required to set no settings. It should would as installed. 3 - The browser on the virtual machine will be pre-bookmarked with U2UG and IBM pages needed to get a new developer started. In a non-virtual install, the bookmarks should be included as a single page filled with bookmarks. 4 - The ‘knowledge pack’ as specified below is preinstalled. This pack will also be available separately. A. U2UG code representing best practices. B. All manuals, with the pdfs renamed to match the titles, not the IBM part #s. C. All information necessary for the resale of the commercial versions of the PE software will be included. Links to updated information will also be provided. The U2UG and others will be allowed to distribute these all-in-one installs via the web and via DVD or other portable media. It is time for us to stop simply selling existing multi-value developers on the value of switching to the U2 platforms, we need to reach out to new community members. -- Charles Barouch [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ETL/Migration/Integration (718) 762-3884x1 ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
