---

This requirements specification has moved to: ​http://desire.appropriatesoftware.net/products/30/

---

Introduction ¶

This requirements specification document (partially) follows the Volere template:

• ​http://www.systemsguild.com/GuildSite/Robs/Template.html

Project Drivers ¶

The Purpose of the Product ¶

The Problem ¶

Knowledge and data will increasingly be provided in packaged form to be re-used combined in a manner similar to software. Need a registry to keep track of what open knowledge projects and packages exist.

Goals of Project ¶

Provide a registry of open knowledge projects and packages.

Client, Customer and other Stakeholders ¶

1. Client: The KForge development group.
2. Customer: The OpenKnowledgeFoundation?.
3. Stakeholders: The user community.

Users of the Product ¶

Those who search for open knowledge projects and packages. For example:

1. Academics
2. Engaged citizens
3. Knowledge developers

Use Cases ¶

See UseCases