SUO: RE: RE: Proposed Conclusions and Actions from Vote
Dear James,
>
> Chris,
>
> You asked:
>
> >You say:
> >" Documents under development by this working group:
> >1. Merged Ontology <link address>"
>
> >I presume that this means we are going to have a number of documents
> >(describing ontologies) under development. Is this right?
>
> >If so could you clarify how we should go about getting other
> documents into
> >this category (or maybe another category - being considered
> for input).
>
> This category would be for documents this group is officially
> working on,
> which means they should be within the Scope of this group.
> In our current
> early stage, it would fine to be working on more than one
> document, but
> eventually we'll need to either downselect of merge the
> various documents.
MW: Why? It seems to me at least as reasonable that we might end up
developing a number of different, but related documents. This is certainly
the approach we have taken in ISO TC184/SC4. For example ISO 10303 STEP, has
some 100 or so parts.
>
> >Also if so, could I propose that we include the EPISTLE work
> that Matthew
> >has done. This has the advantage of having been tried and
> tested for a
> while
> >(though, as I'm sure Matthew himself will admit, it is far
> from perfect).
> It
> >seems to me that it can only add to the SUO's credibility if
> it includes
> >something that has been established in commercial use.
>
> >I expect that when Nicola Guarino's SUO paper is ready, he
> will want to
> >submit it for inclusion. And we would want to include it.
>
> I would say the key ingredients for submission are:
>
> a. Copyright release to authorize this IEEE WG to change and
> distribute document.
MW: I know the intent is that the work of EPISTLE is freely available to be
used, provided the source is recognised, neither is adaptation a problem or
change (feedback would be appreciated). On the other hand I cannot find any
public statement to this effect. It is worth noting that in EXPRESS form the
EPISTLE Core Model is about to be issued as an ISO 15926-2 DIS (Draft
International Standard).
Could you resend me a copy of the standard release form please? I will take
it up with the EPISTLE Management Committee.
>
> b. Within Scope of WG
MW: smack in the middle.
>
> c. Intent to develop document into final SUO standard,
> or to merge
> it with other documents being worked on or anticipated.
MW: Yes. I would anticipate a separate document initially. I would expect a
mapping between this 4D and the current 3D work, rather than a merger, but
that can emerge over time.
>
> d. Belief that enough participation can be generated to
> complete the
> effort, to include a volunteer Technical Editor.
MW: I would welcome someone volunteering for this with greater KIF skills
than I have. In the absence of that, I will volunteer.
>
> The group would need to approve the official commencing
> of work on
> any given document, though it can certainly take place via
> the list on an
> unofficial basis.
MW: I would welcome a "vote of encouragement" to start this work. In ISO we
have an approach of having Preliminary Work Items, and New Work Items. I
would map a proposal to develop a particular document onto a priliminary
Work Item Proposal - what is suggested here. A later vote would be
appropriate to decide whether some results of this world should be developed
as a standard.
MW: I think now would be a good time to start developing this document.
>
> Jim Schoening
>
>
>
>
Regards
Matthew
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