wtwolfe@hubcap.clemson.edu (Bill Wolfe) (04/13/89)
There is a vote in progress regarding the possible creation of a new newsgroup, comp.sw.components. The following is a description of the scope of the proposed newsgroup: $ This newsgroup will facilitate discussions about software components $ and their design, implementation, and utilization. It is probable that $ this will be mainly a group of professional component developers, people $ who are training to become such a professional, and/or people who have an $ interest in developing their own components from time to time. $ $ As a "public service", we are also here to help and advise all component $ users who need advice, and to provide a forum for reviewing the software $ components provided by vendors. We are also here to allow the people who $ developed any products which are criticized to show why perhaps the $ criticism may not be entirely justified, or to seek ideas regarding how $ the component(s) could be improved, and to provide a means by which new $ techniques can be spread throughout the component development community. $ $ Also, questions such as "How can I handle problem X which arises when I $ try to implement component Y in language Z?" and "I have a nifty priority $ queue, and would like a B+ tree; anyone wanna trade?" are encouraged. Please send your e-mailed votes to wtwolfe@hubcap.clemson.edu, clearly stating whether or not you are in favor of a comp.sw.components newsgroup. E-mailed votes will be collected until Friday, April 28, 1989; the votes will be counted, and the results posted, on Saturday, April 29, 1989. Bill Wolfe, wtwolfe@hubcap.clemson.edu