> I have a question: In SRU there is currently no operation comparable to
> the "Database Update Extended Service Facility" of Z39.50 (EXT1.5 in the
> Z39.50 Document). Will an related operation be introduced in the future?

> 1. any opinions on how our "new generation" Z39.50 might treat update,
> if at all?

Lets get Scan organised first, then worry about the extended stuff :)

OTOH, I think that file/record management is not something which we should
concern SRW/U with.  Then we need to get into authentication and such like
as well, which we've decided as being out of scope.

If someone wants to propose a system to work -in conjunction with- SRW/U
then we should certainly link to their project from the home page though.


> 2. how should we treat questions like this, open up the list? start a
> new, public list, for discussion?

Good question.  Personally I'm in favour of open development at all
levels, and more people would certainly not slow down our recent
discussions. But everyone will have different ideas and we don't want to
lose focus.

Rob

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