TOW 2003 Field System Meeting Notes September 22, 2003 Moderator: Hayo Hase 1. Field System ERROR Window….A clear command would be helpful for those who do not restart the Field System between sessions. What error window? 2. Field System Updates: Less often Difficult for many for major upgrades Should IVS dictate when upgrades are needed? Not all Field People are software savvy. Little time allotted for upgrades. Critical time for upgrades at least 1 day. Which version of the FS is needed for what equipment? Hesitation to upgrade from a working version of FS. 3. Which Linux kernel is standard? 4. Which Linux kernel is needed for what equipment and version of FS? 5. FSVUE What is it? Short presentation wanted? Auto start on boot of FS? Very little knowledge of this existing! 6. Documentation of FS: Where? Last Update? Changes time stamped. IVS Links? Better search engine within FS docs on web. Optional sorting? 7. Error Documentation should direct action required. Colored text. 8. FS should script response to basic errors. 9. Ability survey mode of operation (station configuration) many sites run different types of equipment and modes. Mistakes can easily be made. With this information only a quick look could confirm your setup. 10. FS architecture old. Modern format. Graphical interfacing? Long term plans?