WIMS> Re: CIM - PWG Request for near-term interaction

From: Harry Lewis (harryl@us.ibm.com)
Date: Thu Dec 01 2005 - 14:20:27 EST

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    John, if you find it difficult to dedicate TWG time specifically to our
    Alliance, an alternative would be to have yourself and several other key
    TWG members actually join one of our PWG standing teleconferences. We
    generally meet Thursday's at 2pm EST to discuss the CIM mapping.
    Toll Free: 1-866-365-4406
    International: 00+1+303-248-9655
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    Harry Lewis
    IBM STSM
    Chairman - IEEE-ISTO Printer Working Group
    http://www.pwg.org
    IBM Printing Systems
    http://www.ibm.com/printers
    303-924-5337
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    "John Crandall" <jcrandal@Brocade.COM>
    11/19/2005 01:45 AM

    To
    Harry Lewis/Boulder/IBM@IBMUS, <crandall@Brocade.COM>
    cc
    <Winston_Bumpus@dell.com>, <wims@pwg.org>
    Subject
    Re: CIM - PWG Request for near-term interaction

    Chris,

    Would having a couple of the core twg calls dedicated for this address
    what you need?

    John

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Harry Lewis
    To: crandall@brocade.com
    CC: Winston_Bumpus@dell.com; wims@pwg.org
    Sent: Fri Nov 18 21:37:00 2005
    Subject: CIM - PWG Request for near-term interaction

    The PWG has been working to satisfy our agreement as outlined in the Work
    Register. Since June, the PWG has formed a working team, educated
    ourselves on CIM, discussed alternatives and identified approaches to
    updating the current CIM model for printer management. Progress on the
    Work Register is currently stalled, however. Our one audience with CIM
    Core, via teleconference, left us with questions about the DMTF Change
    Request process, possible frowning upon deprecation, whether or not a
    Print Profile is desired and how to actually go about writing and
    submitting the formal DMTF Change Request.

    We think we have a viable approach to recommend for updating CIM with a
    mixture of editorial changes and some additional properties that will
    accomplish our main goal of modernization in the least disruptive manner.
    We can envision possible follow-on work with deeper, more meaningful
    revamping including a complete Imaging Services model.

    In order to move forward we need a more active working relationship with
    person(s) in the DMTF who can guide us through the process hurdles
    including someone willing to review our alternatives and recommendations
    before we can set off with confidence on what we know will result in a
    fruitful course of action.

    John, I know you are willing to assist, as you have in the past. I request
    that you please help identify the right parties. Then we can schedule a
    (hopefully) brief period of interaction aimed at getting the PWG Work
    Register back on track with minimal delay.
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    Harry Lewis
    IBM STSM
    Chairman - IEEE-ISTO Printer Working Group
    http://www.pwg.org
    IBM Printing Systems
    http://www.ibm.com/printers
    303-924-5337
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