Where Does IOE Fit in the Bigger Picture?
Current IOE activity consistent with goals recently articulated by Charlotte Coleman. “Difference” is priorities and order of implementation, not long-range goals. Eventually, everyone will want everything
Different tools and technologies can be used “under the hood” for different capabilities. User won’t care as long as it provides capabilities they want and has (reasonably) consistent look and feel
Rely on technical team to insure appropriate level of low-level compatibility among components