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Agenda

  1. Introductions
  2. Announcements
  3. TBA
  4. TBA
  5. TBA
  6. Agenda for next week

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{{{[Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:21] <johnc4510-laptop> ok let's get going Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:23] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:36] <johnc4510-laptop> Announcements: [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:41] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:45] <johnc4510-laptop> 1. Intrepid Alpha 3 released [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:01:55] <johnc4510-laptop> The Alpha images are known to be reasonably free of show stopper CD build or installer bugs, but are *not* encouraged for anyone needing a stable system [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:00] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:08] <johnc4510-laptop> * Ubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/releases/intrepid/alpha-3/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:08] <johnc4510-laptop> * Edubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-3/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:08] <johnc4510-laptop> * Kubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/kubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-3/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:09] <johnc4510-laptop> * Xubuntu: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/releases/intrepid/alpha-3/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:53] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:02:55] <johnc4510-laptop> 2. Launchpad Bug Tracker developer, Landscape - Canonical’s remote management tool for Ubuntu machines, and Launchpad’s community support application - Answers. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:05] <johnc4510-laptop> http://news.launchpad.net/podcast/launchpod-episode-8-developer-interview-with-curtis-hovey-and-chat-about-landscape [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:08] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:23] <johnc4510-laptop> 3. Full Circle Magazine - Issue #15 [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:25] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:45] <johnc4510-laptop> * Command and Conquer - The Ins and Outs of Directories. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:45] <johnc4510-laptop> * How-To : Separate Home Partition, Create Your Own Server Part 7, Using GIMP Part 4 and GRUB 101. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:48] <johnc4510-laptop> * My Story - Ubuntu Saves The Day & From Mickey's ABC To Kubuntu [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:51] <johnc4510-laptop> * Review - HP Photosmart C3180 Printer [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:53] <johnc4510-laptop> * MOTU Interview - Mathias Gug [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:56] <johnc4510-laptop> * Letters, Q&A, MyDesktop, Top5 and more! [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:03:58] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:04:03] <johnc4510-laptop> hmm lost the link hang on a sec [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:04:05] Join Wolf_45 has joined this channel (n=Relentle@mdm90-195.arcs.atlnga1.dasdial.com). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:04:15] Join Paul has joined this channel (n=Paul@67.61.222.204). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:04:22] <Paul> I don't think that I'm ready to try a alpha release yet [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:04:54] <johnc4510-laptop> http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-15/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:05:14] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:05:18] <johnc4510-laptop> 4. MOTU school session: Maintainer Scripts [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:05:30] Quit Paul has left this server (Read error: 104 (Connection reset by peer)). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:05:32] <johnc4510-laptop> This is a beginners session in maintainer scripts to be held on the 28th July at 14:00 UTC, in #ubuntu-classroom on irc.ubuntu.com. This will be a great session for anyone starting out with packaging, or anyone looking for a refresher on this topic. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:05:49] <johnc4510-laptop> https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-motu/2008-July/004252.html [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:17] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:29] <johnc4510-laptop> 5. Don't forget the Gutsy Geeks radio show from Phoenix. Tune in a check it out here: http://www.gutsygeeks.com/audio/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:33] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:47] <johnc4510-laptop> 6. Ubuntu Weekly Newsletter #101 [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:48] <johnc4510-laptop> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue101 [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:55] <johnc4510-laptop> . [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:56] <johnc4510-laptop> ok [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:06:59] Join Paul has joined this channel (n=Paul@67.61.222.204). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:12] <johnc4510-laptop> xHans: you have any annoucements? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:34] <xHans> johnc4510-laptop: a few [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:39] <johnc4510-laptop> go [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:42] <johnc4510-laptop> Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:43] <xHans> We need to fill the OpenOffice.org class at MCC. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:43] <xHans> http://www.LuftHans.com/Classes/BPC110.html [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:07:55] <xHans> No PLUG events this week. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:08:01] <xHans> Free Software Conference at UAT, 2008Sep20. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:08:09] <johnc4510-laptop> w00t [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:08:21] <xHans> There will be a monthly GNU/Linux security lab starting 2008Sep13. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:08:42] <xHans> There will also be a shell scripting class and a GNU/Linux intro class at MCC. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:08:42] <xHans> http://www.LuftHans.com/Classes/ [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:09:08] <xHans> that's it unless there are questions [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:09:20] <xHans> oh, wait [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:09:39] <xHans> I found out the non-maricopa county price is likely the same as out of state [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:09:55] <johnc4510-laptop> for what [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:09:58] <xHans> but, it should only be about $75 difference for part-time students [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:10:10] <xHans> for the OpenOffice.org class [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:10:15] <johnc4510-laptop> ok [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:10:20] <xHans> thanks for reminding me to let everyone else in on the topic Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:10:46] <xHans> we really, really need to fill that class [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:10:57] <johnc4510-laptop> Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:06] Quit paul928 has left this server (Read error: 60 (Operation timed out)). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:18] <xHans> guess he's scared of homework Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:23] <johnc4510-laptop> lol [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:27] <johnc4510-laptop> he's on the road [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:35] <johnc4510-laptop> prescott motel [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:51] <johnc4510-laptop> that it? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:56] <xHans> saw that earlier, but couldn't resist the joke Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:11:59] <johnc4510-laptop> ah [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:14] <xHans> that's it, thanks for the space to cover the events [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:19] <johnc4510-laptop> np [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:22] <johnc4510-laptop> ok first thing [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:27] <johnc4510-laptop> Google calender [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:29] <johnc4510-laptop> I'm wondering if we should start a google calendar for all the LUGs, SIGs, etc. to post there meetings to. I'm thinking that might encourage some more interaction between the groups. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:36] <johnc4510-laptop> this is for you too xHans [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:48] <johnc4510-laptop> we've toyed with this [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:12:56] <johnc4510-laptop> but i think we need to do it [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:13:02] <xHans> any word on the intrepid project to have a calendar server? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:13:16] <johnc4510-laptop> not that i know of [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:13:46] <johnc4510-laptop> it would be nice to have a central calendar to see what's going on in the state [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:13:50] <johnc4510-laptop> ?? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:13:57] <xHans> I agree that we need some sort of event clearing house calendar [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:14:11] <johnc4510-laptop> sure meetings, events, etc [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:14:27] <xHans> I would like us to host the master calendar, but exporting it to google would be fine [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:14:46] <johnc4510-laptop> at least to start with is what i'm thinking [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:05] <johnc4510-laptop> then if we get participation, we can think about another site [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:06] <johnc4510-laptop> ? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:08] Join paul928 has joined this channel (n=Paul@67.61.222.204). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:12] <johnc4510-laptop> wb [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:25] <johnc4510-laptop> you want me to try to set it up?? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:33] Join SlickMcRunfast has joined this channel (n=mark@ip72-208-176-214.ph.ph.cox.net). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:15:42] <tyche> johnc4510-laptop and I have been playing with connecting it up to Thunderbird, through Lightning. Works well. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:16:25] <johnc4510-laptop> ok, i'm just going to do it and see what happens [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:16:38] <johnc4510-laptop> once i get it set up we can spread the news about it [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:16:42] <johnc4510-laptop> next [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:16:48] <johnc4510-laptop> C. Open Source Conference [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:16:57] <paul928> tyche. my connection keeps failing. what app are you discussing? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:07] <johnc4510-laptop> looks like UAT is the site for the conference [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:15] <tyche> Connecting Google Calendar to Thunderbird. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:23] <paul928> ok [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:29] <johnc4510-laptop> Septemper 20-21, 2008 [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:32] Quit paul928_laptop has left this server (Connection timed out). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:17:35] <johnc4510-laptop> lol [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:18] <johnc4510-laptop> xHans: what are we going to start planning next? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:23] <xHans> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CalendarServerSpec [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:31] <johnc4510-laptop> looking [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:33] * xHans is still back a topic Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:44] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:46] <johnc4510-laptop> np [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:18:57] <xHans> I think we're looking at one day for now [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:19:21] <xHans> next topics for the conference are getting out calls for participation [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:19:42] <johnc4510-laptop> xHans: I'll see what i can find out about the ubuntu calendar [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:19:55] <xHans> there are several required tasks first. for instance, we need to have a couple of people ready to evaluate proposed talks Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:20:01] <xHans> johnc4510-laptop: merci dank! [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:20:36] <xHans> a good calendaring server is something we're missing from infrastructure [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:21:01] <johnc4510-laptop> if we have ideas for talks should we submit to the mailing list for everyone to discuss [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:21:16] <johnc4510-laptop> or have you got a list already [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:21:22] <xHans> johnc4510-laptop: from the organizing committee? yes. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:21:26] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:21:51] <xHans> I have a list I created at some point, but that can definitely have more people brainstorming [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:00] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:15] <johnc4510-laptop> are we going to try for a local for a keynote address [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:18] Join paul928_laptop has joined this channel (n=Paul@67.61.222.204). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:20] <paul928_laptop> am I still connected? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:23] <johnc4510-laptop> yes [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:22:30] <johnc4510-laptop> paul928_laptop: yes [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:23:18] <paul928_laptop> good [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:23:55] <johnc4510-laptop> hmmm [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:24:14] <johnc4510-laptop> did we lose xHans [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:24:17] <johnc4510-laptop> hee hee [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:25:02] <xHans> still here [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:25:05] <johnc4510-laptop> ah [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:25:30] <johnc4510-laptop> what about keynote speaker [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:25:32] <johnc4510-laptop> local? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:25:49] <xHans> those interested in helping put on the conference should join the list and start participating [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:26:19] <xHans> we don't have to have a keynote speaker and need to see if we even really have room for one [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:26:48] <johnc4510-laptop> greatk [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:26:49] <xHans> I would suggest we come up with a list of 2 or 3 people we'd like to have and contact them, we want people who'll draw a crowd [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:27:11] <johnc4510-laptop> you'd know better than me on that [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:27:13] <xHans> if we don't get them, we'll skip it this time around and concentrate on other areas [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:27:17] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:27:39] <johnc4510-laptop> to subscribe to the open conference mailing list: borg+subscribe@stilyagin.com [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:27:59] <johnc4510-laptop> all team members are encouraged to subscribe [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:28:11] <johnc4510-laptop> and join in on the discussions [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:28:52] <xHans> joining is committing to help work on the project Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:29:03] <johnc4510-laptop> Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:30:20] <johnc4510-laptop> xHans: can you tell us how the food thing is going to work at UAT [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:31:09] <johnc4510-laptop> do they just set it up and everyone pays or do we have to guarantee a minimum? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:31:15] <xHans> johnc4510-laptop: nope Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:31:21] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:31:34] <xHans> they don't require us to get food, but if we do get food they require us to get it through them [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:07] <johnc4510-laptop> ah ok [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:14] <xHans> that's something that can be decided in 2 or 3 weeks, so I'm not worried about it Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:28] <johnc4510-laptop> i just wondered how it worked [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:38] <xHans> I don't know, not sure they do [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:41] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:48] <xHans> I think this is a new policy for UAT [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:32:54] <johnc4510-laptop> what about starting on the sponsors? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:33:54] <xHans> that can start as soon as you find some to talk to Smile :) [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:34:26] <johnc4510-laptop> ok, anything else? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:34:28] <xHans> we're at the point to start needing some infrastructure, such as a wiki [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:34:38] <xHans> let's hash that all out on the list [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:34:46] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:35:25] <johnc4510-laptop> that it for now then? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:36:44] <xHans> no new topics from me [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:36:47] <johnc4510-laptop> k [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:36:59] <johnc4510-laptop> the last thing i have then is just informational [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:37:11] <johnc4510-laptop> concerning team branding [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:37:19] <johnc4510-laptop> I found some wallpaper made by the Colorado LoCo. There are several at this site, I prefer the 2nd one. [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:37:20] Quit paul928 has left this server (Read error: 110 (Connection timed out)). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:37:38] <johnc4510-laptop> http://www.hilltopyodeler.com/wallpaper.php [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:37:50] <johnc4510-laptop> The one I like is here: http://www.hilltopyodeler.com/images/wallpapers/coloco-nw-1024x768.png [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:38:01] <johnc4510-laptop> anyway something to look at [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:38:25] <johnc4510-laptop> i liked the recognition panel idea [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:38:42] <johnc4510-laptop> really brought the team branding to the forefront [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:38:57] Quit Paul has left this server (Connection timed out). [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:39:04] <johnc4510-laptop> ok, does anyone have anything they'd like to discuss? [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:39:07] <johnc4510-laptop> anything [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:39:49] <johnc4510-laptop> btw, this open source conference will include freedom software day since it's at the same time world wide [Sun Jul 27 2008] [21:40:10] <johnc4510-laptop> ok if that's it meeting adjourned. thx for attending Smile :) }}}


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