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RADIUS IdPs don't always work in a consistent way and having a specification (think saml2int for RADIUS) would improve interoperability and allow institutions to select vendors that "play nicely" with the infrastructure.
If an institution want to "join eduroam" how do they know their supplier/vendor offers a solution that works. Out of the box working rather than significant configuration changes.
Evaluation Process
- Performed by the Community?
- Part of the Taskforce?
- Appointed by TERENA?
What about generic vendor certification (APs, other hardware, RADIUS server)?
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Suggested process like Kantara Interop where there is a "free" slot offered (accepted by simpleSAMLphp/UNINETT).
Paul directed people to the "Greenpeace IT waste" site http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/toxics/electronics/Guide-to-Greener-Electronics/ as an example of showing people on a spectrum.
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