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

[Sacha Magne]

We will be pleased to test BUST without the fears to  get Busted...

Sacha

Le 8 juil. 09 à 18:33, Charles Krinke a écrit :

> Melanie:
>
> I think the key here is 'evolution' and not 'revolution'. We have  
> sufficient momentum and sufficient users with OpenSim that we need  
> to go out of our way to provide and evolutionary path and that of  
> necessity must include sufficient documentation to allow our users  
> to use OpenSim with a reasonable effort.
>
> As we evolve, whether we go away from the UGAIM to BUST or something  
> else has yet to be determined, and it will be determined by the  
> users as they adopt one or the other.
>
> So, please figure out how to get two grids using BUST and report  
> back on their progress.
>
> Given that, please figure out how to get a half-a-dozen early  
> adopters to test this new logic.
>
> By doing that, the 'evolution' will take care of itself and we will  
> have a much better product.
>
> Charles
>
> From: Justin Clark-Casey <jjustincc at googlemail.com>
> To: opensim-dev at lists.berlios.de
> Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 9:26:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Opensim-dev] Deprecate OpenSim.Grid.InventoryServer  
> and OpenSim.Grid.AssetServer?
>
> 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.
>
> -- 
> justincc
> Justin Clark-Casey
> http://justincc.wordpress.com
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Sacha Magne
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