[Paracomp-spec] A few thoughts before we begin

[Shree K. <shr...@hp...>]

Hi,

A quick intro before we get involved in discussing extensions & changes 
to Paracomp.

This list exists to discuss & evolve the Paracomp API. Changes to 
Paracomp are possible
in two ways (in some ways this mirrors OpenGL)
  a. Extensions
  b. Changes to the core API

These changes (I think), will be done by following a rough process -
  - Someone proposes an extension
  - The list discusses the extension. The extension may get modified in 
the process.
  - The proposer of the extension gives an initial implementation to the 
developers.
    The proposer also works with developers during the 
integration/testing phase.
  - Proposer, developers and admin (developer==admin at this point!) 
decide which
    release this extension can be a included in.
  - An extension may be promoted to the core by consensus. A change to 
the core
    API may also be proposed on the list.

We're hoping to keep the API as backward compatible as possible. Not 
breaking earlier
applications is a priority.

Thanks
-- Shree