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Kind of like an OEM for the Internet? 8) (office of emergency management) I actually had an idea like this some time ago and went ahead and registered oem-i.org, maybe it needs to be re-instated? On Fri, 13 Nov 1998, Eric M. Carroll wrote: > I think this is an operationally relevant thread, so let me continue to tilt > at windmills here. I like your ideas (as usual) and I think there is a > executable idea here. I firmly believe something in this area is much, much > better than nothing, which is what we have now. > > So, here's three communal options: > > - constitute a mailing list for failure analysis, everyone pitches in with > or without assistance. The simple act of analyzing the options and possible > failure modes is of value (note the reaction from Paul to your mail > message - thus value is demonstrated!) > - constitute a closed mailing list, by invitation only. Ask vendors for > cooperation, and publish the results with the names removed to protect the > guilty and ensure their cooperation. Publish their names if cooperation is > refused. > - created a moderated digest list, IFAIL-D, and take input from anywhere, > but vet it through a panel of experts for analysis and publication. That's > basically your newsletter. > - create a real working group that meets and travels, and visits the vendors > in person. Perhaps they get badges eventually, or cool NTSB like jackets ;-) > > So, I will jump into the pool if you will. Let's pick a model and try... The > point is, there is alot of expertise available. I think starting small, > involving experts, being professional, using volunteers and growing as > required is a model that has worked many times in Internet Land for some big > pieces of infrastructure. In other words, we need to prove the value before > people will pay for it. Have we acquired so much operational grey hair we > have forgotten our roots? (sorry for the pun). > > Regards, > > Eric Carroll >
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