RFD: comp.soft-sys.client-server.gupta

Request for Discussion (RFD)

Proposed Newsgroup: comp.soft-sys.client-server.gupta Status: unmoderated
Distribution: worldwide
Summary: For discussion of Gupta's client/server development tools and

         database products
Proponents: Jim Michael <genepool_at_netcom.com>

            James Wells <travertine_at_aol.com>
            Haakon T. Soenderland <hts_at_sasdata.no>
            Sastry Nanduri <nvs_at_pluto.njce.com>

This is a formal Request For Discussion on the creation of an unmoderated newsgroup for discussion of issues related to client-server development tools and database products produced by Gupta Corporation, comp.soft-sys.client-server.gupta. One purpose of the discussion is to determine a name for the group which will simplify news administration, and keep clear the distinction of the hierarchy vs.group in the namespace model. Possible names for this group might be comp.client-server.gupta, misc.client-server.gupta, or comp.soft-sys.gupta.

This RFD has been posted in accordance with the Guidelines for Newsgroup Creation. Its language is based on previously submitted RFDs. The RFD is being cross-posted to the following relevant news groups:

        news.announce.newgroups
        comp.client-server
        comp.databases
        comp.databases.olap
        comp.databases.sybase
        comp.databases.oracle
        comp.lang.basic.visual.misc
        comp.databases.ms-access

Followups to this RFD are to be posted only to news.groups, where the actual discussion is to take place.

PROPOSED CHARTER The comp.client-server.gupta newsgroup will be open to discussion of the use of and any problems or conditions arising from the use of Gupta Corporation's SQLWindows, SQLBase, Quest, ReportWindows and other Gupta products in the client/server environment. Specific topics may include but are not limited to:

        Installation
        Bugs, Fixes and Workarounds
        Programming Methodology
        SQL Programming (specific to Gupta products)
        Product Comparisons
        Security
        ODBC and Middleware Interfaces to Gupta products
        Legacy Data and access by Gupta products
        Client-server issues specific to Gupta products

This group is not affiliated with Gupta Corporation, but it is hoped that employees of Gupta will participate in the discussions.

RATIONALE As client/server computing has grown to be an important facet of the business community, Gupta Corporation's client/server development, reporting and database tools have become of major importance to the business and software development community. Because of the wide range of applications in which Gupta's products may be used, there is a need for a forum in which to discuss problems associated with application development. This forum will serve as a place for users of Gupta's products to solve problems and share ideas. It is hoped this forum will be a place Gupta will use to aid their customers and to solicite information about those customers' needs.

MAILING LISTS No known mailing lists exist, although there is an ftp site and electronic newsletter.

FUTURE CALL FOR VOTES After a discussion period of 21-30 days, if there is no overwhelming objections to the proposed group, there will be a Call For Votes (CFV) posted to the same groups as this RFD. The voting period will be at least 21 days. If the group passes by receiving 100 more YES votes than NO votes and (at least) twice as many YES votes as NO votes, it will be created. Received on Mon Feb 20 1995 - 20:55:29 CET