i think that we should stop discussing this (i say this with some reluctance, because i would dearly love to spend days explaining some stuff to some list members ... :) we need to continue with the discussion of what GMPI's goals (i.e. our wants and needs). this will include format negotiation at an appropriate time. if we've passed that point, we should perhaps consider returning. i think we finished the last topic. if ron is still on vacation, can someone introduce the next topic? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Generalized Music Plugin Interface (GMPI) public discussion list Participation in this list is contingent upon your abiding by the following rules: Please stay on topic. You are responsible for your own words. Please respect your fellow subscribers. Please do not redistribute anyone else's words without their permission. Archive: //www.freelists.org/archives/gmpi Email gmpi-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx w/ subject "unsubscribe" to unsubscribe