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Various software and computer developments are planned. Below I list the most relevant things.

• The Sequencer: Development will continue of the Sequencer with the implementation of the StanCam BIAS program enable for use with the Sequencer. Also, the interaction with the TCS should be tested and implemented.

• Data archiving: Tests with the robotic DVD (and CD) write and labeling machine will be ended soon. Depending on the results, we will decide how to proceed and what to offer to visiting astronomers. The CD carousel might be used for the backup system of the SLO computers

• Data flow system: We will continue work on various aspects (proposal processing and scheduling, fits headers, data archiving, observing logs, the sequencer, data reduction software, etc.) of our general data flow system. An overall plan will be made to define all the different components in the system. The main aim of this is to avoid any inconsistencies or incompatibilities in the system

• FITS headers: An especially important task will be to look for possible improvements to the current system regarding FITS headers and data file format. We are specifically looking in to setting-up a post-processing system of the data files coming from the detector controller to generate data files with a proper file format and FITS headers. Most likely this will require some (limited) modifications of the BIAS data acquisition program.

• Network access: Following the web server, the ftp server and the Mail server will be moved to ORM to provide faster access, and guarantee access by observers. Hopefully, also the new microwave link will become available.