> Assuming we get a home of our own, IBPhoenix could host
> the lists currently on e-groups and provide a searchable
> archive.

Thanks for the suggestion, you certainly are more than welcome to setup some
lists of your own but I have no intentions of closing the lists that the
IBDI has established.

I would be thrilled however if you would index and archive them and make
them available to the masses through whatever channels you deem necessary. I
have the entire batch of messages ever sent if you would like them.

I want developers to have neutral territory in order to speak and air issues
in. You are certainly welcome to fully participate in these lists and we as
the community want those in the InterBase business to be active with us.

But, no commercial entity should "own" or be thought to "own" these
community centered lists.

My thoughts are, "if it can be owned, then it can be sold. if it can be sold
then it can be shelved".

Regards,
Jason Wharton
InterBase Developer Initiative
http://www.interbase2000.org