Re: Safir @ INRIA

Stephen Watt has considerable depth of experience in the computer algebra community, having
been involved with at least three development groups at significant levels.
He has a reputation for thinking things through carefully, and the proposal will be
strengthened by his involvement.  He will not be obstructive, but may identify
some important issues.

Also, working through him might possibly be be one of the most effective routes to synchronizing 
objectives of openmath and this committee, thereby providing a broader basis.