Patterns, lesser known policy issues and such
A little note from the curators here (which, for the digital stewardship track, happen to be Amelia and me).
I proposed here that we could try to document experiences with stewardship of digital stuff as a pattern language. Since you know IT, you know design patterns (the GoF book and all that), right? If you want to actively support our experiment, maybe you can already present some of your core models in a pattern shape? Might help other sessions, then (though for that purpose, we’d have to move yours to an earlier spot).
If it does not fit, not an issue, since I’m sure your conceptualization will be so clear that little transformation for the docs is needed. In any case, I’m esp. interested in your patterns / modes / hacks / tips for the economics of a project that has chosen not to sell anything, and if you have something to tell about hitting lesser-know issues with the legal system, that would be very interesting too (esp. for Amelia). Issues beyond the usual copyright / open source / patent law struggles, I mean.