I aprrove
James Carlson wrote:
> In order to share a private library between ON and the GUI for NWAM,
> we need to have an ARC contract specifying how it'll be used. I've
> drafted one below based on the information in the PSARC case and
> information from bugster.
>
> It should be fairly straightforward. Please look it over and either:
>
> - Reply to the message with a simple "I agree" message. Note that
> I've set "Reply-to" on this message to psarc-ext at sac.sfbay.
>
> - Reply directly to me with questions or comments or concerns about
> the contract, and I'll update it if necessary.
>
>
>
> @(#)contract 1.8 @(#) /shared/sac/arc/ARC-Templates/contract [1.8 06/12/06]
>
> CONTRACT ALLOWING/REQUIRING SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR INTERFACES
>
> 0. Number: PSARC/2008/482-01
>
> 1. This contract is between
> a SUPPLIER of INTERFACES and
> a CONSUMER of those INTERFACES,
> both of whom are entities within Sun Microsystems, Incorporated.
>
> 2. The SUPPLIER (definer and/or implementor) is identified by the following:
> Product or Bundle: Solaris
> Consolidation: ON
> Department or Group: Solaris Networking
> Bugster Product/Category/SubCategory: solaris/network/config
> Responsible Manager: Victor Nelson
>
> 3. The CONSUMER is identified by the following:
> Product or Bundle: JDS
> Consolidation: GNOME
> Department or Group: Desktop Development
> Bugster Product/Category/SubCategory: jds/gnome/applets
> Responsible Manager: Leo Binchy
>
> 4. The INTERFACES are:
>
> <libnwam.h> Project Private
> /lib/libnwam.so.1 Project Private
>
> 5. The ARC controlling these INTERFACES is: PSARC
>
> 6. The CASE describing (Exporting) these INTERFACES is: 2008/482
>
> 7. The following SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS are made which modify the rules
> imposed by the stability levels listed in section 4 above:
>
> _N_ 7a. Although the stability level doesn't normally restrict it,
> SUPPLIER promises to only modify INTERFACES in an incompatible
> way as follows:
>
> _N_ 7b. Although the stability level doesn't normally allow it, CONSUMER will
> expose INTERFACES to a PARTNER, which is external to Sun, namely:
> Name of Company:
> Name of Department or Group within Company:
> Responsible Manager:
>
> _Y_ 7c. Although the stability level doesn't normally allow it, CONSUMER will
> import INTERFACES from a separate consolidation.
>
> _Y_ 7d. If SUPPLIER decides to change (including replace or remove) any
> portion of the INTERFACES, SUPPLIER will notify CONSUMER of the
> proposed new version, no later than the application for ARC
> approval of the new version.
> If SUPPLIER and CONSUMER are contained in the same consolidation,
> they have the option of arranging for simultaneous conversion
> to the new interfaces. If this is not possible, or if they are
> not in the same consolidation, then SUPPLIER will either make best
> effort to work with CONSUMER so that CONSUMER can detect which
> version of INTERFACES is being supplied, or else SUPPLIER will
> make best effort to supply both old and new versions of
> INTERFACES.
> If SUPPLIER cannot make both versions of INTERFACES available,
> and SUPPLIER and CONSUMER cannot devise a method whereby
> CONSUMER can detect which version of INTERFACES is being
> supplied, and the old version of CONSUMER will not run with the
> new version of SUPPLIER, then either the EOL process must be
> followed by SUPPLIER, or else a major release of SUPPLIER will
> be required, or the change will not be allowed.
>
> 8. If CONSUMER requires changes in INTERFACES, SUPPLIER will make
> best effort to accommodate such changes, which shall then be
> treated in accordance with paragraph 7 above.
>
> 9. Notwithstanding paragraphs 7 and 8, a change to any portion
> of the INTERFACES shall be regarded as a completely new set of
> INTERFACES which require both ARC approval and execution of
> a new contract.
>
> 10. SUPPLIER and CONSUMER agree that evolution of INTERFACES shall be
> handled as follows:
>
> SUPPLIER will obtain approval for changes from CONSUMER. CONSUMER
> will use bugster or informal communication to request changes from
> SUPPLIER. Technical coordination will be accomplished using this
> mailing list:
>
> nwam-discuss at opensolaris.org
>
> 11. SUPPLIER and CONSUMER agree that INTERFACES will be supported as
> follows:
>
> CONSUMER will file bugs using bugster or request changes
> informally, as needed.
>
> 12. SUPPLIER and CONSUMER agree that INTERFACES will be documented as
> follows:
>
> Design document (archived with case materials and delivered
> privately to GUI team) is the only documentation.
>
> 13. SUPPLIER and CONSUMER agree that changes to the INTERFACES will be
> tested as follows:
>
> SUPPLIER will test interfaces using stand-alone application to
> exercise components. CONSUMER and SUPPLER will both test
> combination of GUI and library on a variety of systems.
>
> 14. SUPPLIER and CONSUMER agree that this contract can be terminated as
> follows:
>
> Contract will expire when NWAM Phase 1 (PSARC 2008/532) has been
> delivered, or by mutual agreement at any earlier date.
>
> 15. This contract is not valid until "signed" via agreement from the
> SUPPLIER and CONSUMER, and approved by the ARC CASE referenced by
> this contract. E-mail agreement to the contract should be archived
> in the mail archive of CASE; verbal agreement to the contract
> should be noted in the meeting minutes. This contract remains
> valid until superseded or invalidated.
>
> For SUPPLIER: Date:
> For CONSUMER: Date:
> For ARC: Date:
>
> A copy of this contract shall be deposited in the CASE directory as
> "contract-<digits>" or in a "contracts" subdirectory.
>
> 16. (Not to be filled in until superseded or invalidated.)
> This contract was superseded or invalidated by CASE:
> For ARC: Date:
>
>
