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<DIV><FONT size=2>One item on the upcoming agenda for Tampa will be discussing
the future of the UPDF group, especially concerning the lead and
conferences.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I propose two other conferences in 2001: the one in Toronto
and the one in Texas.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Targets for Toronto are to discuss some real device
descriptions based on our format, work out the difficulties while creating them
and solve remaining issues. I hope that we get three to five samples from
printer manufacturers, even if they are incomplete in some sections. Group 1 of
candidates include Oak, Lexmark, Canon, Xerox and Hitachi. Among others Sun will
be another contact. We should get to a more detailed plan in Tampa.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Second target for Toronto would be discussing the chances for
driver implementation of the format to be able to test and find weaknesses.
Group 1 of candidates include IBM and Granite Systems. I will check
inhouse.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Target for Texas would be presenting level 1 of the format to
the public. This certainly needs a lot more work done on the documentation
side.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>As we all (myself included heavily) are facing serious budget
cuts, to accomplish these targets would need some extra work other than f2f
meetings.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I'd like to have a tele con on Monday of the April PWG instead
of a f2f meeting.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Some more tele cons would be necessary, probably once a month
until Texas.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>We need some people dedicating themselves to certain jobs. I
consider two to three days per month per company (until Texas). Above statements
tell about the tasks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>As I would like to create a detailed plan and schedule in
Tampa, I am soliciting feedback.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>For those, who attend the Tampa meeting, please give a general
impression. Do you think it's doable? Counter proposals?
Improvements?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>For those, who cannot attend Tampa, please provide a detailed
statement. Check on what tasks you and your company can work. Provide your
feedback during next week, before Tampa, so that we'll have it on the
table.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>A more detailed agenda for Tampa will follow.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Regards</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Norbert Schade</FONT></DIV>
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