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  • From: "Callahan, Timothy" <>
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  • Subject: Draft of PIC.edu project objectives
  • Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 14:33:25 -0400

All,
Here's a summary of where we would like to take the PIC.edu project, as
based on recent meetings and group discussions. It is far from
complete, but hopefully it is a good start. Let's continue the
discussion today.


PIC.edu Project

0.x
Objectives
- Recommend an IM solution which will interoperate with other similar
deployments
-- XMPP based server
-- ? Customization to server by PIC group / custom package?
-- Support evolution to PIC.edu 1.x and 2.x
- Recommend (some) clients as part of the solution
- Provide cookbook solution for deployment, configuration, authN
integration, other?
- Provides at least basic IM functionality (chat, chatgroups, session
log, other?)
Tasks
- Decide on server type/version to start with, changes needed to support
PIC.edu
-- Investigate openfire vs jabberd (1.4), others?
- ? Deploy a server for demonstration, open to Internet2 members
-- Server open and available for use during the spring meeting
--- Perhaps make chatrooms for meetings? (virtual meeting during real
meeting?)
--- How to handle user accounts - creation, authN, etc?
- ? Funding available / needed for development
- Who participates in PIC.edu, who develops?
Timing
- ? by spring Internet2 member meeting

1.x
Objectives
- Federated solution
- Simple presence
Tasks
-- Investigate MAMS shib'd jabber
-- Investigate eduroam's use of radius
Timing
- TBD

2.x
Objectives
- Rich presence, rich features
- Interoperability/bridge with non-PIC.edu systems, IMS infrastructures
Tasks
- TBD
Timing
- TBD




  • Draft of PIC.edu project objectives, Callahan, Timothy, 11/01/2007

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