[Opensim-dev] Deprecate OpenSim.Grid.InventoryServer and OpenSim.Grid.AssetServer?

[Justin Clark-Casey]

Mike Dickson wrote:
> On Wed, 2009-07-08 at 14:48 +0000, Melanie wrote:
>> Charles, I said documentation is on it's way. I would like to get 
>> people's opinions on moving forward with deprecating the old 
>> servers, not people's opinions on the obvious need for documentation.
>>
>> Further, if the old servers are kept, they will have to be 
>> maintained indefinitely and so will the protocols, blocking any real 
>> progress. So, could you please explain your -1?
> 
> You mentioned (and Justin I think asked for details) on protocols changing. 
> Which protocols are you refering to (inter-server protocol, client-server protocol)?

Yes, you (Melanie) have mentioned 'new' protocols but afaik this is the first I've heard of this.  Changing OGS1 
protocols is a big upheaval and should be properly laid out and peer reviewed before work starts. not after or during. 
Going down the wrong path now will be expensive later on.

If you can point me towards existing documentation on this (if it's part of BUST) that would be appreciated.

Thankyou for writing the existing documentation on BUST.  I'm sure if the new technology is well received then we can 
deprecate and remove the old servers.

I also don't like the name 'BUST'.  As we've already *very extensively seen*, we should not assume a sense of humour on 
the part of others.  A compromise would be to change the server prompt.

> 
> In general I'm +1 for this since I'd really like to see the core settle
> down into a stable state and getting the refactoring behind us is a
> prereq. for that.  I certainly understand the desire for doco so people
> know what they're being asked for feedback on however.

Absolutely.  Asking for a general vote on progress is like proposing a vote on motherhood and apple pie.  We can only 
make meaningful votes on specific proposals.

I'm actually now confused on whether you're asking for a vote on eventually deprecating the old servers (but not before 
another vote) or on changing basic grid protocols.  I assume it is the former rather than the latter.

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