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Index of Subjects Some answers to questions: The various membership categories define two basic elements - resources and fees. Assisted/student/sponsored are terms that identify a class of membership that includes non-voting members. I would offer that CCN has the discretion to provide the resources required by the applicant, without reference to the fee paid. Initial limits are set to ration resources provided, but not access. Upon application to CCN (board for example), more resources could be provided on a one-to-one case basis. Individual/Family/Organization/Business are terms that identify a class of membership that requires a different type of registration. Individual requires a single account; Family requires multiple accounts; Organization requires one or more accounts and web hosting and limited technical support; Business requires one or more accounts, web hosting, other special technical resources and support. With each level, the registration process becomes more complex. The separation of individual and family allows a simple procedure of single accounts versus more complex administration for families. Separating the IP community into organization and business allows the relatively simple requirements of a non- profit group to be handled more efficiently versus a business. Most small organization only require FTP to maintain their site. They may need the support of an IP Editor. Account requirements are similar to the family category, except that web space is shared among the page editors. The Business category could be complex or simple. Metro Transit, for example, is a site maintained by a 'webmaster' who may require immediate and dedicated support. The enterprise is also one that is in a position to provide financial support to CCN in return for services provided. I, for one, would prefer to direct corporate fundraising activities to this class of member. The business category could also encompass the many special projects in which CCN is and has been participating. The Provincial Server, VolNet, UrbanCAP, SmartCities are clients, and should not be grouped in with church groups and cultural organizations. All categories of membership should be provided/offered some basic level of training. CCN orientation should be a basic element. Many of the components are already on-line but hands-on classes can remove the technological barrier experienced by many. HTML, FTP, and other application training can be provided to improve the competency (and opportunities) of our users. Given that all types have sufficient space to create a web presence, all should be required to sign a user agreement. With individuals, it is with the member, with family it is with the applicant (the kids don't sign), with organization the principle editor (or organization signing officer), and with business, a signing officer. (A question here is maybe all adult users should sign the agreement, including editors). One reason for suggesting a combined the procedures, is that CCN is now providing more services, such as PPP and VDN. What if an individual wants a VDN for their personal page. Is that possible with the current process? Would the individual have to reapply as an IP? In my view VDN is a service, that should be available to all who wish to purchase the service (just like PPP). How about, http://TheSmithFamily.ns.ca. Quoting potter@chebucto.ns.ca: > With respect to resource allocations/restrictions/... I am interested in > acknowledegement that some sites (including assisted/demonstration) require > significantly more resources to operate effectively... again, Janet > MacKay's site is an example > > The discussion about 'merging' membership classes will benefit from real > world > examples... > > > While I am prepared, and indeed would welcome renewed vision, my question > would > "How will merging the IP process with other membership functions > contribute to the current vision? Do we need to dismantle the entire system > to > remove an recent inconvenience associated with IP training?" > > Many of the preceived problems with 'IP Training' can probably be addressed > by > creating a training/testing program aimed at IP-FTP similar to the one in > use > for text based systems, and waiving the text training if it is not > appropriate. > > > david potter > Volunteer > --------------------------------------------------------------- This mail was sent through the Nova Scotia Provincial Server. http://nsaccess.ns.ca/mail/ (in development)
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