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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Folks,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I have received questions from a number of people asking
if or how people can participate in the standardization activities related to
H.323, H.248, etc. Most people have been under the impression that,
since they are not members of the ITU, they do not have a
voice and do not have a means to contribute to the work related to H.323
and H.248. While it is true that the ITU meetings are generally closed to
members, we do have a much more "open door" policy at Rapporteur's meetings and
definitely encourage participation from members and non-members alike.
Rapporteur's meetings are where much of the real work gets done, so your
participation would definitely be beneficial.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>In February 2003, we will hold the next Rapporteur's
meeting for Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, D, F, and G of Study Group 16. The
meeting announcement will be posted to the ITU-T SG16 mailing list (see <A
href="http://www.packetizer.com/iptel/h323/lists.html">http://www.packetizer.com/iptel/h323/lists.html</A> for
information on joining the list), which is the official mailing list for work
related to those Questions. I would encourage any interested
person to contribute to the work going on related to those Questions,
regardless of his/her association with the ITU. While being present at the
meeting is really beneficial to the work going on, it certainly is not
mandatory. Even if you are not present, if you have a feature you
want to propose or propose a new work item, you could simply submit the proposal
in writing and it will be considered. With that said, though, as folks who
do participate in these meetings know, it is generally better to be present to
make your point and help drive the work.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>If you have a contribution you want to make in the area of
H.323, H.248, etc., you are definitely welcome! In addition,
I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have related to procedural
matters.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Best Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Paul</FONT></DIV>
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