[atlas] [mat-wg] Proposing more public RIPE Atlas data and clarifying the current situation

On 23/12/2013, 19:09 , Pierre Blanchet wrote:

> I host a probe because I believe Atlas is a valuable tool for the
> *community*. I do not host a probe to help you to debug your network
> and/or to keep the data for yourself.

We have been hosting a TTM Box for years and have now several probes and
an anchor - because we believe in the tool, not in the return of investment.

Atlas does have two sides though: it is the RIPE NCC membership and the
sponsors that are footing the bill, but it will not work without the
community at large helping to host probes. I see no reason for Atlas not
to be able to accommodate those (overlapping) groups.

> Keeping the results public will make sure Atlas does not become a cheap
> monitoring solution for enterprises only.

"temporarily" was the keyword. Besides, the credit system is well taking
care of the 'cheap'. And as long as it's called the *Inter*net, I want
it to be debugged and to work. Even the purely commercial parts.

Best,
Gilles