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+This document is a map for our activities down the road - therefore ROADMAP.
+ROADMAP does not specify deadlines - those belong to the PENDING file
+
+Intro
+=========
+ROADMAP aims to streamline activities of the OSQA open source project and
+to minimize ad-hoc approaches of "big-picture" level.
+
+With one exception: under extreme time pressure improvised approaches are acceptable.
+
+Items in this document must be discussed in public via dev@osqa.net
+
+Architecture
+=============
+
+Sub-systems
+-----------------
+* authentication system
+* Q&A system
+
+Authentication system
+--------------------
+* Must authenticate people visiting the website via web browsers.
+* Upon successful authentication associates the visitor with 
+  his/her Django system user account
+* Allows multiple methods of authentication.
+