Re: [802SEC] ++++ EC Ballot to approve P802.11s press release ++++

[Geoff Thompson <thompson@ieee.org>]

Bruce-

The wording of this particular paragraph presumes the suitability of 
products, not standards for use in a particularly demanding applications 
space.  We don't do devices, therefore we are in no position to pass 
judgment on device capability. These applications spaces place demands 
on products that are far outside the scope of 802.11

   IEEE 802.11s-capable mesh devices are highly suited for applications
   requiring resilience and redundancy (smart grid, industrial
   communication, and public safety), rapid deployment (events), or
   peer-to-peer communication (home networks, content-sharing, gaming). 

I would suggest rewording to something like:

   Addition of IEEE 802.11s-capabilties improves 802.11's suitability
   for applications requiring resilience and redundancy (smart grid,
   industrial communication, and public safety), rapid deployment
   (events), or peer-to-peer communication (home networks,
   content-sharing, gaming).

I'll vote APPROVE (contingent on approval, of course*) if you make an 
editorial change to fix this problem. (Or you could wait until after the 
SASB meeting when I won't have a vote.)

Best regards,
    Geoff


* I think I detect a race condition here.

On 79//11 1:54 PM, Bruce Kraemer wrote:
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> In anticipation of IEEE P802.11s (Mesh Networking) being approved for publication by SASB  this weekend I am requesting approval of a press release associated with the event.
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> During its July meeting WG11 developed a draft press release that was subsequently edited by Karen McCabe and approved by the working group.
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> I'm now seeking EC approval to publish the press release which can be found here:
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> https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/11/11-11-0984-08-000s-tgs-press-release.doc
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> Paul has delegated the conduct of the EC electronic ballot on the following motion to me. I am announcing the possibility of an 'early close' to this ballot (see below).
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> Best regards,
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> Motion
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> The EC supports the IEEE P802.11s press release with editorial changes as deemed necessary.
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> Move:   Bruce Kraemer
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> Second: Jon Rosdahl
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> Start of ballot: Tuesday 6th September 2011
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> Close of ballot: Friday 16th September 2011, 11:59PM AOE
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> Early close: As required in subclause 4.1.2.2 'Electronic Balloting' of the IEEE project 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee (LMSC) Operations Manual, this is notice that, to ensure the release is provided in a timely manner, this ballot may close early once sufficient responses are received to clearly decide a matter.
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