RIPE meeting - the RTC WG charters
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Ref. COA(92)086
31 August 1992
Note: the following Working Group Charters are currently under review by
the RARE Technical Committee.
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
CHARACTER SETS
(WG-CHAR)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. To provide a forum for coordination of European efforts
to introduce support for multiple character sets in
networked services
b. To promote standards and practices which allow the
inter-operation of services using different character sets
c. To encourage the availability of commercial products
supporting multiple character sets
1.2 Scope
The scope of the group encompassing the development of both
standards and applications, including:
- Determining the requirements of the RARE community for
future support of the languages it encompasses
- Developing mechanisms to allow existing services and
terminal equipment to usefully transport and display
multiple character sets
- Identifying the issues of fallback representations for
Roman-based characters and transliteration for non-Roman
alphabets
- Promoting pilot implementations of services supporting
multiple character sets
1.3 Methods
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
via e-mail-distribution lists and during occasional meetings
of WG-CHAR.
- The creation of small Task Force groups to address specific issues.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-CHAR convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaison with manufacturers and service providers to promote awareness
and availability of services which respect the linguistic needs of
the community.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-CHAR mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-CHAR Givenname Lastname
Membership is particularly encouraged from:
- Experts in the computer-representation of languages
- Operators and providers of network services who wish
to co-operate in the development of multi-lingual services
- Manufacturers of software and equipment sold in a
multinational environment.
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-CHAR
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
INTERACTIVE MULTI-MEDIA
(WG-IMM)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. To act as a focus for user-requirements for emerging
technology
b. To promote standards which allow the inter-operation of
multimedia services across open networks
c. To act as forum for discussion between developers,
users and service providers about requirements and
quality.
d. To act as a catalyst in the development of new
applications.
1.2 Scope
The scope of the group covers requirements, standards
and products for networked multimedia services, including:
- Video conferencing
- Multi-party collaborative-working applications
- Delivery of video output from supercomputers
- Enhancement of traditional applications (such as mail)
to include multi-media features.
1.3 Methods
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
via e-mail-distribution lists and during occasional meetings
of WG-IMM.
- The creation of small Task Force groups to address specific issues.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-IMM convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaison with manufacturers and service providers to promote awareness
of user requirements.
- The initiation of pilot projects to demonstrate the viability of
multimedia services.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-IMM mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-IMM Givenname Lastname
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-IMM
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
INFORMATION SERVICES & USER SUPPORT
(WG-ISUS)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. To provide support for individual network users and communities
having common interests
b. To promote the use of group communication systems as a tool
for end-users in the execution of their daily work
c. To promote the use and availability of networked information
services as an information resource for the research community.
1.2 Scope
The scope of the group is wide and includes:
- Publicity, Training and Documentation materials
- Architecture and protocols for information and communications
systems
- Promotion and development of specific applications
- Tools for the collection and maintenance of networked information
- Policy and legal issues
1.3 Methods
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
via e-mail-distribution lists and during occasional meetings
of WG-ISUS.
- The creation of small Task Force groups to address specific issues.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-ISUS convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaison with network support staff from RARE, RIPE, EARN and EUnet
communities, with the Coalition for Networked Information and with
User Services activities within the IETF.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-ISUS mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-ISUS Givenname Lastname
Membership is particularly encouraged from:
- User Support Staff
- Library and Information Experts
- Information Providers
- Application and Protocol developers
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-ISUS
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
LOWER-LAYERS TECHNOLOGY
(WG-LLT)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. Forum for communication among experts and information for non-
experts in the area of Lower Layer Technology i.e. layer 1 up
to and including layer 4 of the OSI-RM.
b. Act as a channel for highlighting areas, within the scope of
Lower-layer Technology, which require more intensive study,
i.e. to act as idea generator for Task Forces.
c. Propose the creation of Task Forces to the RTC and review
the results of Task Forces on request of the RTC.
1.2 Scope
The scope of the activities of WG-LLT is the basic technology of
providing end-to-end connectivity between network users. The following
areas of interest are identified:
- Transmission and switching technologies; their availability and
applicability
- Routing and addressing issues
- Transport protocols.
- Use of Lower Layer protocols; e.g. profiling and multiple protocol
support.
- The development of services offered by commercial data networks
as far as of interest for the RARE community and to formulate
technical requirements for that type of services.
- WG-LLT's mission is primarily focussed on new technologies, i.e.
technologies not yet in operational services, without being
restricted to that in case WG-LLT's expertise is beneficial to
carry out RARE's technical work programme.
- WG-LLT may act as advisory body on request of operational
service providers as far as appropriate in case WG-LLT's
expertise is needed.
1.3 Methods.
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
regarding Lower Layer technology, via e-mail-distribution lists and
during occasional meetings of WG-LLT.
- Task Forces within the area of interest of WG-LLT are authorised
to create their own distribution lists.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-LLT convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaise with relevant bodies regarding end-to-end connectivity
and RARE's requirements in that area.
- Evaluate the standards under development and give input to
standardisation bodies as far as appropriate. Liaise with IETF and
EWOS.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-LLT mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-LLT Givenname Lastname
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-LLT
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
MAIL & MESSAGING
(WG-MSG)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. Developing messaging services to provide an effective tool
for end-users in the execution of their daily tasks.
b. Forum for communication amongst the managers of e-mail services,
the developers of e-mail products and the representatives
of e-mail users.
c. Promoting standardisation activities which contribute to better
services for end-users.
1.2 Scope
Activities cover a wide field from standardisation of protocols
through to the encouragement of quality user interfaces. Particular
areas of interest are:
- Service requirements
- Distribution strategies
- Gateways and connectivity
- User interfaces
- Protocols
- User education and training
- Promotion of electronic mail services
- Distributed management of mail services
- Liaison with service providers and user groups
1.3 Methods.
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
regarding messaing services & technology, via e-mail-distribution
lists and during occasional meetings of WG-MSG.
- Task Forces within the area of interest of WG-MSG are authorised
to create their own distribution lists.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-MSG convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaise with relevant bodies regarding the availability and quality
of mail services within the community.
- Evaluate the standards under development and give input to
standardisation bodies as far as appropriate. Liaise with IETF and
EWOS.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-MSG mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-MSG Givenname Lastname
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-MSG
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
NETWORK OPERATIONS
(WG-NOP)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. To provide a forum for coordination between European operational
groups
b. To encourage and assist in the deployment of new technology
c. To encourage the adoption of common management practices
d. To give operational advice to other RARE Working Groups
1.2 Scope
The scope of the group includes all operational aspects of networking
within the broad aim of achieving a reliable and inter-operating
European network infrastructure. Particular interests include:
- Service-Level Agreements
- Network Management
- Network Monitoring
- Resource planning and control
- Accounting and charging
- Operation of Security Policies
1.3 Methods
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
via e-mail-distribution lists and during occasional meetings
of WG-NOP.
- The creation of small Task Force groups to address specific issues.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-NOP convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaison with network operations activity in other forums (e.g. IETF,
RIPE, IEPG) on both a European and global level.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-NOP mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-NOP Givenname Lastname
Membership is particularly encouraged from representatives of network
operators, both research and commercial, with direct responsibility
in network operations and planning.
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-NOP
CHARTER FOR RARE WORKING GROUP ON
SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
(WG-SEC)
8-Jul-1992
RTC(92)xxx
1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODS
1.1 Objectives
The objectives are:
a. To act as a focus for user-requirements for security
technology
b. To study possible technologies and procedures to
enhance security in a global heterogeneous networking
environment
c. To investigate and review the development of secure
applications
d. To promote pilot services which demonstrate the viability
of security techniques
1.2 Scope
The scope of this group is the basic technology and requirements
of security procedures, rather than the operational details of their
implementation, for example:
- Authentication techniques
- Mechanisms for establishing networks of certification authorities
- Secure applications
1.3 Methods
To achieve the above objectives, the following means and methods are
to be used:
- Exchange and dissemination of knowledge and practical experiences
via e-mail-distribution lists and during occasional meetings
of WG-SEC.
- The creation of small Task Force groups to address specific issues.
- Necessary administrative, secretarial and organisational support
is provided by RARE Secretariat in accordance with tasks and
procedures as agreed on between WG-SEC convenor and RARE-Secretariat.
- Liaison with manufacturers and service providers to promote awareness
of user requirements.
- The initiation of pilot projects to demonstrate the viability of
security services.
2. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join the WG-SEC mailing list.
To subscribe, send mail to mailserver@localhost containing in the body of
the message:
SUBSCRIBE WG-SEC Givenname Lastname
3. POLICY ON STANDARDS
The policy on standards follows the general RARE policy:
- The group should strive to pursue open standards where possible
- Where such standards are not available, other solutions may be
proposed
- The group should be constituted in such a way that it is a body
acceptable for the purposes of having change control over Internet
standards documents
4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER WORKING GROUPS
Communication and co-ordination with other RARE Working Groups is
achieved by:
- Co-ordination of work programs via the RTC
- Cross-participation in related groups
- Joint task forces created in co-operation with other groups
5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained by sending mail to
mailserver@localhost containing in the body of the message:
INFORMATION WG-SEC