[Fsf-web] Business directory [Was: Volunteer product]

[Khuzaima A. Lakdawala]

Raj:

> Check this out http://hbcse.tifr.res.in:9673/FSF ( just a sample )

Those who register for the business directory should not be considered
volunteers. The purpose of the business directory is for free software
businesses to publicize themselves and help free software users find
an appropriate business for their needs. The term volunteer should
therefore not be used in this directory.

Secondly, I don't think it is necessary to distinguish between
individuals and organisations in the business directory. Even an
individual businessman usually has a name for his business or
consultancy.

The listing of entries in the business directory needs lot more
information than the sample application shows. Please remember that
unlike the volunteer directory which will usually need to be accessed
by people at FSF-India (who have management access to the zope
database and hence can see all the fields) the business directory is
primarily meant for viewing by the general public. Thus no fields
should be considered private and all information entered by a
registered business must be displayed at the time of listing.

Please give some further thought to my inputs in the earlier mail based
on our experience with the FSUG-Kochi business directory.

Regards,
Khuzaima