[Opensim-dev] what are the core region modules? which are not?

[Dahlia Trimble]

When a module moves out of core and to forge, what process would be in place
to make sure these modules remain compatible when possibly breaking changes
are made to core? I use the IRC module in some of my regions and I wouldn't
want to see it broken, and I like to stay close to head in all of my regions
so I can be more aware of how development progresses. As such I would
potentially vote -1 on taking IRC out of core until there is some way to
maintain functionality as core evolves.

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Dr Scofield <DrScofield at xyzzyxyzzy.net>wrote:

> Justin Clark-Casey wrote:
> > Dr Scofield wrote:
> >> i'm now working on step 2 of the OpenSim.Region.Environment refactor.
> >> here is a list of CoreModules and OptionalModules. clearly the later
> >> ones are candidates for moving to forge. any comments on the contents of
> >> these two lists? any modules that should not be in CoreModules (and any
> >> modules that should be in CoreModules)?
> >
> > Could you tell us what criteria you're using for this?
>
> the following: Core should be anything that is
>
> (a) referenced directly or indirectly from outside
> CoreModules/OptionalModules
> (b) is necessary to provide the base 3D/VW user experience
>
> and, admittedly, this is a rough view and i'm the first to admit that i
> misclassified, hence my request for comments! :-)
>
> >
> >> Core region modules:
> >>
> >> CoreModules/Communications/REST
> >> CoreModules/Communications/Local
>
> referenced directly.
>
> >> CoreModules/Hypergrid
>
> dito.
>
> >> CoreModules/World/TreePopulator
> >> CoreModules/World/Sound
> >> CoreModules/World/Land
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain/FloodBrushes
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain/FileLoaders
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain/PaintBrushes
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain/Effects
> >> CoreModules/World/Terrain/Tests
> >> CoreModules/World/Estate
> >> CoreModules/World/Wind
> >> CoreModules/World/Vegetation
> >> CoreModules/World/Sun
> >> CoreModules/World/Permissions
> >> CoreModules/World/WorldMap
> >> CoreModules/World/Archiver
> >> CoreModules/World/Archiver/Tests
> >> CoreModules/World/Serialiser
>
> not sure whether ALL of these are core. so in dubio pro reo.
>
> >> CoreModules/Agent/TextureDownload
> >> CoreModules/Agent/Capabilities
> >> CoreModules/Agent/TextureSender
> >> CoreModules/Agent/TextureSender/Tests
> >> CoreModules/Agent/AssetTransaction
> >> CoreModules/Agent/Xfer
>
> those seem to contribute essential services.
>
> >> CoreModules/Framework/EventQueue
> >> CoreModules/Framework/InterfaceCommander
>
> dito.
>
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/XMLRPC
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/LoadImageURL
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/DynamicTexture
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/EMailModules
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/VectorRender
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/WorldComm
> >> CoreModules/Scripting/HttpRequest
>
> required for script engines, i guess. in dubio pro reo.
>
> >> CoreModules/Grid/Interregion
>
> required for Grid mode, i guess.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Groups
>
> rudimentary group support.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Lure
>
> teleport lures.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/InstantMessage
>
> i consider this core functionality.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/AvatarFactory
>
> referenced directly.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Inventory/Transfer
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Inventory/Archiver
>
> i consider this core functionality.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Profiles
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Gestures
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Friends
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/ObjectCaps
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Chat/ChatModule
>
> dito.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Currency/SampleMoney
>
> i don't consider this core functionality, but it's referenced.
>
> >> CoreModules/Avatar/Dialog
>
> core functionality.
>
> >>
> >> Optional region modules:
> >>
> >> OptionalModules/World/NPC
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Voice
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Voice/AsterixVoice
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Voice/SIPVoice
>
> none of the voice modules has working client counter part so far. so,
> definitely
> optional.
>
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Concierge
>
> definitely optional.
>
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Combat
>
> where does this come from and how is it being used?
>
> >> OptionalModules/Avatar/Chat/IRC-stuff
>
> i'd consider this optional.
>
> >> OptionalModules/ContentManagementSystem
>
> same here.
>
> >> OptionalModules/InterGrid
>
> ok, this could be a CoreModule on the same level as HyperGrid...it's just
> that
> HyperGrid seems to be much more advanced and we made the decision to move
> it
> from forge to core.
>
>
> as i said, i'd LOVE to hear on this and get this sorted.
>
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