[caiman-discuss] Initial architecture diagram for Distribution Constructor

[Karen Tung]

Stephen Hahn wrote:
> * Karen W. Tung <Karen.Tung at sun.com> [2007-09-25 23:56]:
>   
>> I just posted a very preliminary draft of the architecture diagram for the Distribution Constructor.  It shows the different components, and how they interact with each other.  As this is just a first draft, everything is likely to change as more research is done on the different components.
>>
>> You can see the document in the link below if interested.
>>
>> http://opensolaris.org/os/project/caiman/Constructor/design_notes/
>>     
>
>   I think that the GUI is likely to build the profile, and then invoke
>   the coordinator/constructor to realize the profile.  It's tough to
>   communicate this distinction with just arrows, but the profile is a
>   static aspect and not an executing aspect like the other parts of the
>   diagram.
>
>   - Stephen
>
>   
Hi Stephen,

Yes, the GUI is the user's tool to build the profile.  I guess the 
coordinator
is kinda like the backend of the GUI, where all the callback function 
for the GUI will
reside.  Not sure whether it will eventually be like that, but that's
the current thought.

--Karen