From: David V James [mailto:dvj@alum.mit.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 8:28 PM
To: Howard Frazier
Cc: Mike Takefman; Bob Davis; Tony Jeffree; Geoff Thompson; Bob Grow;
Robert D Love; Gary Robinson; Don Wright
Subject: An apology




To: Howard Frazier
Cc: Bob Grow
    (WG 802.3ah if desired)
On: Apology

Before and during your last meeting, I had spent considerable time
on the P802.3ah draft and P802.17 drafts, in attempts to resolve
editorial problems before Sponsor ballots.

I was in a relatively sleep deprived state, I reacted poorly to
early rejections, with inappropriate speculations of appeals.
For this I appologize.

With more sleep and a few helpful discussions, the following
appears apparent and should therefore be clarified:

1) My primary technical focus is for correctness of OUI usage,
   as an invited member of the IEEE/RAC. IEEE/RAC is not always
   unified (having to represent multiple Sponsors), so you may
   want to request clarifications from the IEEE/RAC directly.

2) As an editor, even quick scans generate multiple comments.
   While commenting as an Observer, these comments will be
   marked as editorial, to streamline your resolution process.

3) If the TF desires, my generation of (editorial comments
   (mentioned above) can be deferred for later WG recirculations
   or Sponsor ballot.

4) When (and if) requested, some of my (no travel $$) limited 
   time is available for assisting with notation subclauses
   and/or formulation of higher level editorial policies.

5) My preferences for FrameMaker templates are irrelevant;
   the selection of editing templates is a WG decision.

6) Sponsor ballot policies are established and sufficient, no
   appeal is planned or necessary. 

I hope these clarifications will assist the WG to focus on the
important/necessary tasks for a timely completion.

Respectfully,
DVJ

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