This may be done via the global Internet at no cost, or by attending any of the triannual meetings at nominal cost. These meetings are also multicasted live on two audio and video channels to more than 500 sites in nearly 20 countries. This exceptional accessibility has proven a magnet for experts and enthusiastic innov ators, who freely share their ideas, expertise, and even their computer code. Much of the work itself progresses on the Internet-day and night. Much of the work itself progresses on the Internet - day and night.
Output consists of demonstrated working standards .
Before Internet standards reach a certain point, at least two independent implementations must have been completed. This emphasis on working code and demonstrated interoperability is consider ed central to the process. Emphasis on meeting real user needs. The use of preliminary interest groups to initiate a standards making activity, combined with participants who actually use the technology and the development of real implementations, produces products that generally meet actual user needs. A well managed development process .