GGF eNewsletter
1. JSDL Spec is one of three documents added to GGF's Document Series
2. GGF16 Call for Participation closing soon
3. GGF16 Registration and Housing Deadlines
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1. JSDL proposed recommendation highlights three new publications to the
GGF Document Series
GGF's document series continues to grow with the announcement of three new
documents:
GFD. 56
Job Submission Description Language (JSDL) Specification v1.0
Proposed Recommendation from the JSDL Working Group
Authors: A. Anjomshoaa, F. Brisard, M. Drescher, D. Fellows, A. Ly, S.
McGough, D. Pulsipher, A. Savva
GFD.55
A Survey of Transport Protocols other than "Standard" TCP
Informational Document from the Data Transport Research Group
Authors: E. He, P. Vicat-Blanc Primet, M. Welzl
GFD.54
MyProxy Protocol
Experimental Document by Individual Submission
J. Basney
Please visit http://www.ggf.org/documents to obtain a copies of these
documents.
2. GGF16 Call for Community Participation deadline this week!
Proposals for the Community Program at GGF16 (Athens, 13-16 February) are
being accepted until this
Wednesday (30-Nov). The Community Program at GGF16 will offer a series of
30-90 minute talks and panels emphasizing the applications and operations
of grids in research and industrial contexts. The Community Program will
also consist of half and full-day research workshops and tutorials of
standards-based implementations of grid software.
Additional background, details, and an online submission form are
available at http://www.ggf.org/ggf_events_communityInvolvmentProposal.htm.
Questions? Please contact communities(a)ggf.org.
3. GGF16 Registration Incentives
*GGF16 Registration
In addition to substantial savings, those individuals who register during
the early registration period which expires on December 17, 2005 will be
entered into a drawing to take place during the opening session. Mark
Linesch will randomly select 5 winners to receive special GGF16 VIP prize
packages. Register now at
http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_regstrtn_ggf16.htm
to become eligible for the drawing!
*GGF16 Special Hotel Rates
Book your hotel reservation now at the GGF16 conference hotel, the Divani
Caravel in Athens. The special rate of 120Euro/night won't last long!
http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_lodging_ggf16.htm
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Steve Crumb
Executive Director, Global Grid Forum
scrumb(a)ggf.org
Dear GGF members,
I wanted to take a moment and tell you about some important news
regarding GGF and our liaison with the Enterprise Grid Alliance (EGA).
Don Deutsch, President of EGA will be sending out a similar message to
EGA members.
Over the past year EGA and GGF have discussed leveraging the strengths
of both organizations to deliver greater value to the growing grid
community. Today we are announcing that the leadership of the GGF and
the EGA Board of Directors have both agreed to explore the possibilities
of an expanded collaboration.
Teams from both organizations will meet together over the next several
weeks to develop a detailed framework for extending the current
collaboration while retaining the principles on which both organizations
are based. The results from these discussions are not predetermined;
both organizations are open to a wide range of outcomes, up to and
including merger.
We remain committed to advancing the standardization and adoption of
grid technologies across all market segments, and to delivering greater
value to our respective members.
GGF is interested in your comments and in any further questions you
might have. Additional information is contained at the following URL:
http://www.ggf.org/Announcement/ggf_announce.php You can also send an
email to me directly at linesch(a)ggf.org
Thanks for your continued support and hard work on behalf of GGF and our
mission.
All the best,
Mark Linesch
Chair, Global Grid Forum
GGF eNewsletter
1. GGF16 Registration Open
2. GGF16 Hotel Reservations
3. GGF16 Community CFP
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1. GGF16 Registration Is Now Open
Join us in Athens for the 16th Global Grid Forum hosted by Greek Research
and Technology Network (GRNET). The 4 day meeting will take place at the
Divani Caravel Hotel ideally situated in the heart of Athens. GRNET will
offer an exciting regional plenary program that will bring together Greek
and other European experts in the field of grid and distributed computing.
In addition to the regional program, GGF16 will provide an environment to
continue the work of our Standards Groups through WG/RG sessions, BoFs and
workshops. GGF's community program will continue throughout the week,
emphasizing the applications and operation of grids in research and industry
settings. The community program will consist of workshops,
invited talks, technical tutorials, and demonstrations of standards-based
implementations of grid software. For more information and to register
please visit http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_ggf16.htm.
2. GGF16 Hotel Reservations
Book your hotel room now at the GGF16 conference hotel, the Divani Caravel.
GGF has secured the special rate of 120 Euro/night for GGF16 participants.
Hotel reservation and information is available at
http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/ggf_events_lodging_ggf16.htm. Book early! The
hotel reservation deadline is November 30, 2005.
3. GGF16 Community Call for Participation
Building on the success of Community Programs at GGF14 and GGF15, the
Community Program at GGF16 seeks to build new and strengthen existing
communities of interest in GGF. GGF is comprised of a number of "communities
of interest" who either are users of grids in their domain or develop
innovative approaches to perceived roadblocks to the adoption of grids.
Community activities may run in parallel with other GGF16 activities but
every attempt will be made in scheduling to minimize unnecessary clashes.
Send us your suggestions by visiting us at
http://www.ggf.org/GGF16/suggestions/ggf_events_communitySuggestions.php.
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