Proposed Charter for OpenSource^WTools WG

Olaf,

On Monday, 2012-10-15 14:00:02 +0200, 
Olaf Kolkman <olaf at NLnetLabs.nl> wrote:
> 
> On Oct 15, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Jim Reid <jim at rfc1035.com> wrote:
>
> > Olaf, you seem to be hinting the new WG could be about tools (open
> > source or otherwise) rather than just open source software. 
> 
> Yes, thanks, that is indeed what I tried to communicate, but couldn't
> formulate so succinct.

Open source developers (including me) have said "we would like a place
to discuss open source tools within RIPE".

I have not heard any proprietary developers say the same. I don't know
why, but I guess because they already have plenty of venues to connect
with users and each other.

Can we try with a focus on open source and then re-charter to include
closed systems later if there is a need for it?

Cheers,

--
Shane