To: srg01@zaphod1.grc.nasa.gov 
From: Mark Allman <mallman@grc.nasa.gov> 
Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2001 09:24:39 -0400 
 
Folks-


Consensus seemed to be that on the 18th we'd try an "outrageous
opinions" session.  I somehow talked myself into leading this one
and also providing food.  On second thought it might not have been
such a good idea to arm people for this one, but...


The idea is simply that everyone has to bring a new thought to the
meeting.  The topic has to be something related to networking
somehow.  The idea can be half-baked (or less), stupid, fun,
unworkable, ... outrageous.  Some things that might get the juices
flowing...


  * a new killer app
  * a new protocol that solves some new problem or some existing
    problem in a new and interesting way
  * a new architecture
  * a replacement for mobile ip (!)
  * a new way to do something that makes a currently unworkable idea
    actually feasible
  * "wouldn't it be cool if ..."


If you are not sure if your idea is "new" or not or have other
concerns about your idea feel free to stop by.  I promise not to
laugh (until the 18th) and keep your idea in confidence until the
meeting.


A few ground rules:


  * Everyone should bring an idea.  No fair just laughing at others.
  * Be prepared to give a concise statement of the idea so we can
    all understand it quickly and can get right to BBQing you (or
    me!).
  * Based on the average number of folks that show up and the desire
    to not be in 214 all afternoon you should plan on talking about
    your idea for about 5 minutes -- including discussion.  So,
    we'll be moving along pretty quickly.  I'll keep the gavel and
    try to keep as much to the schedule as possible.  I assume that
    after we have been around the room we can go back to a topic if
    interest exists.
  * Nothing fancy.  A quick drawing on the whiteboard at the most.  


Maybe we can arrange for prizes for outrageous opinions that end up
published.  Ideas?


allman