11 Feb
2003
11 Feb
'03
10:51 a.m.
On Tue, Feb 11, 2003 at 12:16:22 +0100, David Olofson wrote:
On Tuesday 11 February 2003 11.37, Steve Harris
wrote:
[...]
I've probably suggested this before, but the URI scheme works, anyone who
has control over a domain/website can issue URIs, eg. I could use
http://plugin.org.uk/gmpi#myPluginName
or something of that form. Its robust (relies on the DNS system),
and centrally, externally and impartially administered.
It could be a requirement that the URI resolves to some information about
the plugin. Or not.
If the $30 a year domain registration fees are too onerous, use a free
website provider like geocities or such.
- Steve
I'd guess that us Free Software types are
going to want a more
strict definition of "licence free" ;), so can I suggest we argue
amongst ourselves about what we'd like in the way of licencing
before spamming the list.
Well, one thing I consider *very* important is the management of
Unique IDs. MIDI SysEx and DLS IDs are *not* free in any way, so the
only reason MIDI can be considered Free is that you can do a lot of
stuff with MIDI without having your own IDs. Inded, a Free/Open
Source MIDI application *could* have it's own IDs if someone cares to
pay for them annually - but what happens when payments stop...?