Forum OpenACS Q&A: Response to OpenNSD - should we or shouldn't we?

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Posted by Torben Brosten on
D equals Daemon. OpenNS is taken... I get it.

Perhaps OpenACS.org should have an NS.openACS.org site that keeps a current AOLserver with a customized configuration complete with OpenACS related patches?

In other words, create a sort of evolving ad13+.. project for OpenACS.org

This arrangement hopefully:

1. respects the aolserver community and their work (per Talli's comments)

2. keeps the OpenACS community from having to duplicate much of the AOLserver work as the software evolves and potentially adds features, compatibility to evolving OSes and internet standards etc.

3. Provides a platform for immediate application of OpenACS specific patches documentation etc.

4. Provides a strong foundation should aolserver's licence become nonGPL'd at some point.

5. Does not require another domainname registration etc.

6. Keeps the OpenACS community from having to generate and foster another independent developer community (with all of its obligations, responsibilities etc.)