20000324: Unidata GINI ADDE server code (cont.)

>From: David Harper <address@hidden>
>Organization: NCAR/RAP
>Keywords: 200003012325.QAA04248 McIDAS-X GINI netCDF ADDE server convert

Dave,

>Dave Santek replied to me with this:
>
>Take a look at:
>
>    http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/mug/hot_topics/MCPOLICYTOP.html
>
>This is our 'official' mechanism for existing McIDAS users to pass on code to
>collaborators. Unidata would be the 'Sponsor' and you would be the 'Sponsored
>User'.

Notice that Dave S's comment is how we can sponsor you: NCAR/RAP.  This
sponsorship is not needed at all since NCAR is part of UCAR and we are all
entitled to use McIDAS under the Unidata contract with SSEC.  What is
important is whether or not SSEC feels that there is a problem in us
(through you) providing the US Army with McIDAS ADDE code.  From the
little snippit above, I do not feel "warm and fuzzy" about whether or not
Dave S really understood this.

>Looks to me like we can use this at least on the short term without any
>issues.  If we keep the software in place when it transitions to the Army
>we'll have to do a little more work though.

You, NCAR/RAP, can get the full distribution anytime you like.  I am
including the letter I send to sites when they ask for the information
on how to get the code.  If you feel like you don't want to get and
install the entire package (it is pretty large), then I can:

o easily put together binaries of the routines that you would need and
  help you setup the GINI ADDE server configuration

o with a lot more difficulty put together a source distribution of just
  what is needed

I would much rather not have to do the latter.  The former option is
an easy one if the machines you use are in the list of supported
platforms.  Please let me know which option you want to pursue and
I will get on it.  If you want binaries, please let me know what
your target platform is (manufacturer, OS version, compiler versions,
etc.).

Tom

>From address@hidden  Wed Mar 29 09:21:48 2000
>Subject: 20000324: Unidata GINI ADDE server code (cont.)

Let me know if I did not address the concern correctly.


David Harper wrote:

> I just wanted to make sure we were clear, since I don't want to work under an
> incorrect assumption.  I (in the same company as Unidata) can use the code for
> this project (at Army bases) and the sites become 'Sponsored Users'?

That is correct.

dave

From: Dave Santek <address@hidden>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:20:06 -0600
Reply-To: address@hidden
Organization: Space Science & Engineering Center
To: David Harper <address@hidden>
Subject: Re: ADDE server

David Harper wrote:

> I just wanted to make sure we were clear, since I don't want to work under an
> incorrect assumption.  I (in the same company as Unidata) can use the code for
> this project (at Army bases) and the sites become 'Sponsored Users'?

That is correct.

dave

>
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Harper, UCAR
> (303) 497-2813
>
> Dave Santek wrote:
>
> > David Harper wrote:
> >
> > > I was referred to you by Tom and Don over at Unidata.  I am trying to find
> > > out about licensing information for the ADDE server.
> > >
> > > We have 5 Army sites where we will be setting up prototypes of a weather
> > > prediction system.  Because of security (and other) issues, we do not have
> > > access to the internet for data transmission.  What I want to find out is
> > > what it would take to be able to set up the code at those sites so we can
> > > convert GINI files into netCDF.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Dave Harper, UCAR
> > > (303) 497-2813
> >
> > Hi Dave,
> >
> > Take a look at:
> >
> >     http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/mug/hot_topics/MCPOLICYTOP.html
> >
> > This is our 'official' mechanism for existing McIDAS users to pass on code 
> > to
> > collaborators. Unidata would be the 'Sponsor' and you would be the 
> > 'Sponsored
> > User'.
> >
> > btw....I remember someone from here responding to an RFP from UCAR for
> > NOAAPORT systems for the Army. Can you tell me who won?
> >
> > thanx
> > dave