[mapserver-users] Feature Suggestions?

[Dave McIlhagga]

I was just reading through Thorsten's last message regarding additions
of new capabilities to MapServer and it got me thinking that there is no
information readily available online regarding:

1. Current developments for the next release of MapServer.
2. Wishlist or suggestions of new functionality.

I think the first item would go a long way to help users prepare for
"what to expect" in upcoming releases.  A lot of this information is
available if you follow the email messages etc.. but I think it would be
really helpful to have all this information available in a single web
page.  I figured if I'm having trouble keeping tabs on exactly what is
being added for new versions, and we're heavily involved in the ongoing
development of MapServer, then it must be really tough for organizations
and users more removed from the core development activities.

The second item would give users some real input into the future
directions and development of MapServer.  It would also give software
development organizations like ours an opportunity to guage some of the
needs and interest that exist in the user community.  This would also
provide a great starting point for the UMN to determine future
development priorities for the product.  Sometimes I think a lot of
great ideas that are talked about on the mailing list end up falling
through the cracks three months later simply because there is no easily
accessible collection of suggestions and ideas.

I'd be interested to hear of the list's thoughts on these ideas and on
how something like this might be implemented and not just make for good
theory. :)

Dave
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