[Ham-Mac] Re: New list for Mac Contest Logging discussions

[Jonathan G0DVJ]

Hi all

Just a final reminder that we are about to start some detailed 
discussions over on the new list (see 
<http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/macloggercontest> ) from 
today with a view to helping eventually arrive at a consensus which Don 
of dogpark software can use as an initial contest logging product 
feature list.    I hope those of you with any interest in contests will 
join the new list and comment where you wish.

The initial threads to comment on will cover ...
1) Contest exchange entry methods - learning from the best of what is 
around but also is there a better way ?
2) Contest type coverage - how to be as widely/internationally 
accommodating as possible in terms of supporting different contest 
events but in that Mac fashion of making it as simple for the user as 
possible to select XYZ contest and have it ready to use.
3) Contest operator support features: (aside from setup and logging)


Let me assure everyone here that there is no attempt to restrict who 
can see the discussions - just following netiquette not to bore all ham 
mac list subscribers who are not into contesting with the details.   
Whatever conclusions we / Don arrive at will be posted back to this and 
the Mac Announce list in due course so that everyone knows what comes 
of the detailed discussions.

73,
Jonathan G0DVJ
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Begin forwarded message:

> From: Jonathan G0DVJ <g0dvj at amsat.org>
> Date: February 4, 2005 8:36:05 pm GMT
> To: Mac enthusiasts involved in amateur radio applications 
> <ham-mac at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: New list for Mac Contest Logging discussions
>
>
> First - thanks to all those subscribers to this list who have 
> supported the call for interest in a comprehensive contest logger for 
> Mac.
>
> (Also thanks to those on the list who are not contesters who have put 
> up with the recent contest-related threads!)
>
>
> In the background I have been discussing this further with a few of 
> you including Don Agro.
> We would like to explore the consensus of requirements for an insanely 
> great contesting program for Mac some more.  I think this is best done 
> under some structured headings/threads so that we can do all of the 
> important aspects justice but in a focussed way.
>
> In order to move these discussions off this general mailing list, a 
> new list for the purpose has been set up:
> <http://seven.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/macloggercontest>
>
> Can I ask all those of you who would like to follow and especially 
> contribute to the further discussion to join this new list as soon as 
> possible.
> At the end of this weekend, (to give people a chance to see this and 
> join) I will launch the first of a number of discussion threads on the 
> new list to cover specific topics.   The aim will be to collect 
> comments which essentially allow us to arrive at a consensus on the 
> relative priorities of features such as those that appeared in my 
> original hallucinations posting to this list.
>
>
> On Feb 3, 2005, at 8:08 am, Don Agro wrote:   (Quoted from a direct 
> email to the list with permission!)
>
>> Hi Jonathan,
>>
>>>> I would really appreciate seeing your original email posted back to 
>>>> the Ham-Mac list re-written in order of priority - If 20 people on 
>>>> the Ham-Mac list can agree on the top 5 priorities I will jump into 
>>>> the fray with MacLoggerContest. The reason I am asking for that 
>>>> level of detail is not just to get a consensus amongst the 
>>>> enthusiasts, but to make sure I get a firm grip on what it would 
>>>> take to make an insanely  great contesting program.
>>>
>>> I think your idea of a prioritised list of the features is a good 
>>> one.  I will, when I have a few more moments over the next few days 
>>> to construct something with a bit of thought behind it, do a re-post 
>>> along the lines you suggest.   I also think we need some more 
>>> specific detailed discussion on a few aspects  before looking for an 
>>> immediate consensus.
>
>
> Thanks again and I look forward to seeing many of you on the other 
> list.
>
> 73,
> Jonathan G0DVJ
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>