Re: Concept-Proposal of the ComSIG

[Davide Viterbo <viterbo@unipmn.it>]

Dear Ton,
I think you have set up an excellent proposal and
hope it will be approved for Durban.
Best wishes
Davide

> Dear Members of SIG #10:
>
>
> 	I have put together a concept-proposal for four computing
> related sessions in DURBAN-2003 based on the suggestions and comments
> received sofar (Sept 13, 12.00).
>
> Please feel free to comment.
> The final proposal will have to be sent by this weekend.
>
> Thans for your input sofar.
>
> Best Wishes
>
> Ton Spek (Chairman)
>
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>                          *** Concept ***
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> Proposals for sessions on Computing at the DURBAN-2003 Meeting
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> The computing SIG#10 has the following proposals for four computing
> related Micro-symposia. When accepted, those sessions should not
> coincide in time and ideally programmed one each day (This worked
> perfectly during the previous meeting in Krakau).
>
> #1 - "Automatic Structure Determination Software: What has been
> achieved
>      sofar? What are the problems to be solved"
>
>      Proposed Chair/Co-Chair  Spek/Kruger
>
>      This is a hot issue diffractometer suppliers are working on.
>      However, it will be healthy to know about the public domain
>      options as well. Automation can be a rich source of interesting
>      problems to be addressed and solved.
>
>
> #2 - "Modern Programming Languages and Programming Techniques:
>      Can they lead to higher reliability and programmer productivity"
>
>      Proposed Chair/Co-Chair Rob Hooft/Lachlan Cranswick
>
>      The next generation will likely use object oriented programming
>      languages rather than the old 'trusted' Fortran ..
>      It is of interest to both small and macromolecule people.
>
>
> #3 - "Diffraction Image Processing: What are the options for improved
>      data quality?"
>
>      Chair/Co-Chair: Eleanor Dodson/...
>
>      This session might address issues related to 'non-standard'
>      crystals (twinning, incommensurate, weak diffracting etc.)
>      It is of interest to both small and macromolecule people.
>
> #4 - "Algorithms of the Future: Which are the new algorithms we should
>      know about for future software development?"
>
>      Chair/Co-Chair: David Watkin/ Sacha Urzhumtsev
>
>      This session might address genetic algorithms etc. Applications
>      may be found both in the small molecule (powder) and
>      macromolecular realm.
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