status of EML 2.0

[Matt Jones]

Hey everyone,

It is excellent to see the EML ball rolling again!  Thanks Peter.  Of 
the issues that have been raised, most do not seem particularly 
problematic to me, in that they are fairly easily addressed. There are a 
couple points that we have been over many times and that we have made 
specific decisions against (e.g., sourceDatasetUsed), but we can talk 
about them again if needed.   I agree with Peter in his assessment that, 
if we try to make too many large-scale changes at this late stage we 
will be losing focus and therefore losing some of our audience.  I think 
we should still plan on a FINAL release of EML 2.0.0 as soon as is 
feasible, but hopefully by mid September.

Chad -- please add me to the conference call.  Thanks.

Matt

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