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Network Working Group                                         E. BrunsenRequest for Comments: 1501                 Eastern New Mexico University                                                             August 1993OS/2 User GroupStatus of this Memo   This memo provides information for the Internet community.  This memo   does not specify an IAB standard of any kind.  Distribution of this   memo is unlimited.Introduction   This RFC is being distributed to members of the Internet community in   order to solicit their reactions to the proposals contained in it.   While the issues discussed may not be directly relevant to the   research problems of the Internet, they may be interesting to a   number of researchers and implementers.   There is a group called The Phoenix Group which is in the process of   determining the need for a national OS/2 users' group.  This group is   targeted for the *individual* user of OS/2, and is designed to   provide an effective vehicle through which users can communicate   their desires for OS/2 to IBM.  If you work in the corporate   Information Technology world, you are no doubt familiar with   organizations such as SHARE, GUIDE, COMMON and DECIUS, among many.   These organizations serve as a focal point for users, and represent a   combined voice to IBM (SHARE, GUIDE and COMMON) and Digital Equipment   Company (DECIUS).  The intent of these organizations is to work   closely with their respective hardware/software providers to   influence their direction of their products, be they operating   systems or CPU's.   To this end, many of us in other electronic fora believe that there   is no representative voice for the end-user of OS/2 with IBM.  Thus,   The Phoenix Group, is taking a straw poll of OS/2 users in many   different electronic fora to determine the need for, and membership   potential for such an organization.  The founding council of The   Phoenix Group consists of the following individuals:      Mike Andrews, Eric Brunsen, Max Eidswick, Robin Frank,      Stan Hawkins, Jack Hiatt, Bob Holmes, Wayne Holmes,      John Schaeffer, and Toby Pennycuff   You may recognize some of the names in this group, and you may not.   However, we are all long-time users of OS/2, and all believe thatBrunsen                                                         [Page 1]

RFC 1501                    OS/2 User Group                  August 1993   such an organization is an absolute necessity.  We would like to get   some gauge of how many people would be willing to become a part of   such an organization.   If we receive a strong response, we are prepared to approach IBM   PSP's senior management regarding our proposal, and work with them to   formulate an organization which meets both parties' best interests.   If you would have an interest in joining such a group, please send a   note to the following address on the Internet with your name and   address:      Z2934@AA1PROFS.IBMMAIL.COM          or      BRUNSENE@EMAIL.ENMU.EDU   We will compile a database of respondees, and will keep everyone   notified of our progress electronically.  We all look forward to your   comments and suggestions.Security Considerations   Security issues are not discussed in this memo.Author's Address   Eric Brunsen   Eastern New Mexico University   Station 15   Portales, NM  88130   Phone: (505) 562-2694   Fax:   (505) 562-2349   EMail: BRUNSENE@EMAIL.ENMU.EDUBrunsen                                                         [Page 2]