Structure of the May NWG Meeting
Proposes organizing the May Network Working Group meeting into three phases.
Crocker, S.D., "Structure of the May NWG Meeting", RFC 116, DOI 10.17487/RFC0116, April 1971, <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc116>.
@misc{rfc116,
series = {Request for Comments},
number = 116,
howpublished = {RFC 116},
publisher = {RFC Editor},
doi = {10.17487/RFC0116},
url = {https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc116},
author = {S.D. Crocker},
title = {{Structure of the May NWG Meeting}},
pagetotal = 1,
year = 1971,
month = apr,
} RFC text
Network Working Group S. Crocker
Request for Comments #116 12 April 71
NIC #5825 UCLA
Categories: A.2
Obsoletes: None
Updates: 99
STRUCTURE OF THE MAY NWG MTG.
In order to use our time in Atlantic City more effectively, I would
like to organize the meetings around discussions of advertised topics,
with published status reports and position papers. I envision our
time being divided into three phases.
Phase one is for status reports from each of the sites and for the
introductions of new sites or agencies. Each existing site should
plan to report on its state of software and hardware development, and
on its use of the network. New sites will introduce themselves and
present their plans for attachment to and use of the network. In
addition, work on the ILLIAC IV, the List machine, and the terminal
IMP will be reviewed. I will assume that each site needs 5-10 minutes
unless I am notified otherwise. A short written status report is also
explected.
Phase two is for discussion of current network-wide topics such as the
NIC, the Form Machine Telnet, and Logger Protocol. Suggestions for
these topics should be made to me. Committees should plan to prepare
these reports and discuss their work. Points of view not represented
by existing committees should be explicated in position papers.
Phase three is consideration of new topcs. Som eof the topics I have
in mind are what the long range goals of the NWG should be, what
operational goals the NWG should set for the next six months, and
neither the NWG should have more or less structure. Suggestions for
new topics are particularly encouraged, and these are best opened up
with an introductory position paper.
A major factor in the effiectiveness of this meeting will be the
written material available before the meeting. As far as possible,
reports and position papers should be published in RFC form by 1 May 71.
The agenda will be composed from suggestions made to me; please call
me at (213) 825-2368. I will publish an agenda and schedule of
meetings about 1 May.
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§1A Three-Phase Meeting
The memo proposes organizing the May Network Working Group meeting around advertised topics, status reports, and position papers. Its goal is to use the meeting time more effectively.
The planned phases cover updates from sites, discussion of current network-wide work, and consideration of new subjects for the group.
The meeting is organized into three kinds of work: status updates, current issues, and new topics. This structure is meant to help participants use their time well.
§1Reports and Discussion Topics
In the first phase, existing sites report on software, hardware, and network use, while new sites describe their plans. The memo estimates five to ten minutes for each site unless told otherwise and expects a short written report.
The second phase covers current topics such as the Network Information Center, Form Machine Telnet, and Logger Protocol. Committees should prepare reports, and people with other views should present position papers.
Sites and committees are asked to prepare short written and spoken updates. Participants can also submit position papers to make sure different views are heard.
§1Preparing the Agenda
The third phase is for new topics, including long-term goals, near-term operational goals, and how much structure the group should have. Suggestions are especially welcome when introduced with a short position paper.
The memo asks for reports and position papers to be published as RFCs by May 1, 1971, where possible. The agenda and meeting schedule are to be published around that date.
Participants can propose new questions for the group to discuss. Written material is requested before the meeting so the agenda can be prepared.