[science-pmc] decision required

[Greg Watson <g.watson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

The PMC is required to determine if RJSrv is a "works with" or a "prerequisite" dependency for StatET. The definition of a dependency is:

Dependency: Any situation where Eclipse software is designed to call or otherwise invoke third party software - even through indirect means.

a)  Works-with Dependencies:

i. The Eclipse software does not require the third party software to be present. If the third party software happens to be present, the Eclipse software may call or invoke it. Example: If a web browser is present, clicking on URL's in Eclipse will cause the user's configured web browser to open the URL.

or

ii. The Eclipse software is designed to work with multiple third party software choices that provide similar functionality - the choice of which to use is up to the user. At least one of those must be a prerequisite (see below) or approved by the EMO for distribution by the project. Example: If a project requires a persistence mechanism, it can allow the user to select from several different implementations.

b) Prerequisite Dependencies: The Eclipse software requires the third party software in order to work correctly or to provide full function. Example: Eclipse requires Apache Ant.

About half the features of StatET are functional and useful without RJSrv, so it seems to fall somewhere between a) i) and b). I'm inclined to support it as "works with" since substantial functionality is available, but I would like to hear other PMC members views.

Please indicate by vote or comment if you support the "works with" dependency by COB March 22 (Friday) or sooner.

Thanks,
Greg