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<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Folks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>maybe
what I could add to this, while what Paul has written is completely
correct:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>1) You can participate as "expert" in a Rapporteur Meeting, if the
Rapporteur (e.g. Paul) feels that it contributes to the progress of work. The
implementation of an "open door" policy - if he feels that is the right way to
go - is up to him as a Rapporteur.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>2)
However, while you may provide there key contributions to the progress of H.323
Standardization, in the end you have no power to participate in the official
commenting and approval process. Those can be done only by ITU-T members and
ITU-T Associates (the later can officially comment, but not "vote"). However,
since changes from the "top" - I mean on SG level are not frequent, your
contribution at the "bottom" can be still very powerful for the shaping of the
standard.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Kind
regards,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=930104308-06112002><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Istvan</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----<BR><B>Von:</B> Paul E. Jones
[mailto:paulej@packetizer.com]<BR><B>Gesendet:</B> Mittwoch, 6. November 2002
05:38<BR><B>An:</B> ITU-SG16@echo.jf.INTEL.COM;
imtch323implementors@mail.imtc.org; h323forum@mail.imtc.org<BR><B>Betreff:</B>
[h323forum] Participating in H.323/H.248 standardization
meetings<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Folks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Best Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Paul</FONT></DIV>
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