20091201
<itnet7> Everyone ready for the meeting??? <mhall119> oh you've got to be kidding me, "reduced functionality mode" just does away with the task bar <dantalizing> yes <mhall119> windows explorer and office still run <mhall119> piece of crap <mhall119> sorry, i'm done now <FFEMTcJ> i guess <mhall119> but I have a school project IRC meeting going on in another channel, so I'll be in and out <itnet7> FFEMTcJ: You can actually just sign your agenda items with -- [[LaunchpadHome:itnet7]] <<DateTime(2009-12-11T02:38:04-0500)>> on the wiki just to let you know :-P *** itnet7 changes topic to "Topic: 1. Starting an Ubuntu Hour in Orlando. FFEMTcJ" <FFEMTcJ> hmm.. ok <itnet7> show of hands sorry? <itnet7> o/ <FFEMTcJ> Is anyone here other than the 4 of us? <dantalizing> o/ <mhall119> 0/ <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo Lupine chaynie pak33m igorgue <FFEMTcJ> o/ <itnet7> dorgan crashsystems jamalta munz_ munz ropetin telepathy zoopster <crashsystems> hello <dorgan> ello <mhall119> Michelle_Qimo is on her way <munz_> hi <itnet7> hey there.... (showing of hands!) <itnet7> o/ <mhall119> hey munz_ you made it <zoopster> \o/ <crashsystems> how shall I show my hands? <dantalizing> o/ <itnet7> Welcome munz_ ! <munz_> yes <crashsystems> shall I upload a picture? <Michelle_Qimo> O/ <munz_> thanks <Michelle_Qimo> sorry to be tardy <itnet7> crashsystems: sure if you prefer, please ascii <mhall119> itnet7: I added a couple of last-minute items <FFEMTcJ> uh oh <itnet7> give a couple of more seconds then you can start when you're ready FFEMTcJ <pak33m> */ <mhall119> Link to tonight's agenda for everyone: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FloridaTeam/Meetings#Agenda <itnet7> mhall119: on the Agenda?? <mhall119> hey, it's pak33m! <Michelle_Qimo> can someone link me the agenda, pretty please? <Michelle_Qimo> never mind <mhall119> itnet7: yup <itnet7> we might have edited at the same time, doh! <Michelle_Qimo> I love pak33m's asterisk head. <itnet7> nevermind I see them <pak33m> hey all <crashsystems> here you go itnet7: http://drop.io/hyafxkr/asset/2009-12-01-200600-jpg' <itnet7> Hey there pak33m ! <itnet7> Sweet!!! <Michelle_Qimo> nice <pak33m> itnet7: i might be in and out of the meeting but here still <itnet7> pak33m: no problem <FFEMTcJ> Some of us spoke in here about a week or so ago about starting an Ubuntu Hour in the Orlando area.. We need to decide a place and time to meet. I believe that there was a suggestion of Monday evenings.. We just need to pick which Monday and where.. <FFEMTcJ> Anyone local have any suggestions? <FFEMTcJ> I would suggest the third Monday of the month. <crashsystems> I thought the ubuntu hour thing was weekly <dantalizing> ubuntu hour is anytime <FFEMTcJ> We can to weekly too.. thats fine with me.. <crashsystems> ah, ok <Michelle_Qimo> dantalizing: I thought that was happy hour <FFEMTcJ> or bi-weekly <mhall119> happy hour is daily <itnet7> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Hour <crashsystems> +1 <mhall119> ubuntuhour++ <Michelle_Qimo> ok, so when & where? <itnet7> In case anyone hasn't had a chance to read up on ubuntu hour! <crashsystems> if you wanted to do it more frequently, you could have a rotating schedule of who does it each week <jamalta> Hi! <jamalta> I'm kinda around <itnet7> Hey there jamalta ! <jamalta> Ubuntu hour is scheduled <crashsystems> I'll not help with the orlando one though <jamalta> crashsystems: It normally is but it's not easy to do that <FFEMTcJ> chick-fil-a was suggested.. I don't think that'd be a good idea.. I think it'd be too busy/loud <jamalta> I couldn't make a weekly hour I don't think <jamalta> crashsystems: Thats a good idea <dantalizing> crashsystems: it doesnt have to be "done" <FFEMTcJ> crashsystems: who? <Michelle_Qimo> mhall119 has a dislike for his laptop at the moment. He'll BRB <FFEMTcJ> its just people get together and hang out <FFEMTcJ> talk about whatever you want. <itnet7> I am going to organize one here in Brevard, I will add it to list when I am sure it's feasible <Michelle_Qimo> we can *probably* manage once a month <crashsystems> I was under the impression that it was geared towards answering questions and providing support. Re-reading the page though, I'm not so sure. <jamalta> I agree with once a month. We can grow it from there if it's successful but jta a great start <jamalta> crashsystems: Thats the idea <tiemonster> o/ <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: i think i could make it every week <jamalta> But I don't think we will have people showing up every time other than us :) <tiemonster> sry - baby was crying <FFEMTcJ> I was hoping there would be more people here for this discussion.. I'd be willing to meet pretty much whenever.. if anyone local wants to give me a call, I can normally go.. <FFEMTcJ> pak33m: my schedule would be every third week I couldnt make it.. <itnet7> crashsystems: One of the guys that started it (MagicFab) said it could be thought of similar to a happy hour! <jamalta> I can talk to greg pollak to get it added in the cfl tech calendar <FFEMTcJ> pak33m: im fine however with doing weekly.. <FFEMTcJ> Would Cup o soul be a good place? <FFEMTcJ> do they have wifi? <jamalta> FFEMTcJ: Yes <FFEMTcJ> we could also do starbucks <jamalta> And I like that place <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: i know there are a few of us that could make it every week or maybe even every other week <itnet7> Please add your location and time to wiki, and we need to also make sure it gets on the Team Reports. <FFEMTcJ> I'm cool with weekly if that is what we decide.. <FFEMTcJ> Will do itnet7 <FFEMTcJ> pak33m: you want to do mondays? <FFEMTcJ> jamalta: ^ <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: yeah cup o soul, stardust, borders (wifi is not too hot) <Michelle_Qimo> if you're gonna do it once a week - you might want to check with the venue, verify that they're OK to have a once-a-week group come in <jamalta> I think Mondays will work <itnet7> FFEMTcJ: just make sure everyone knows that it's a come when available/able and that not everyone is expected to hit them all unless they want to <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: monday is good <FFEMTcJ> itnet7: def.. <jamalta> Michelle_Qimo: Good point <FFEMTcJ> 7pm sound good? earlier, later? <jamalta> I can make that <jamalta> I have to get running now. Sorry. Let me know what happens <Michelle_Qimo> we could swing one Monday a month, 7ish <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: 7 pm is a good time <itnet7> jamalta: thanks for swinging in! :-) <tiemonster> 7pm in Orlando on a Monday night? Hmm... <FFEMTcJ> I'll contact Cup O Soul tomorrow, and find out if they would be ok with it.. <itnet7> Cool <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: i mean you could put it out there mailing list, wiki, etc and see how it goes <Michelle_Qimo> is Cup O Soul at 7 pm gonna be family friendly? <FFEMTcJ> ive never been there Michelle_Qimo <pak33m> Michelle_Qimo: maybe not wed night * Michelle_Qimo plays Devil's Advocate. <FFEMTcJ> pak33m: are you suggesting send to the mailing list for suggestions, or advertise it on mailing list? *** mhall1191 is now known as mhall119 <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: yeah push the info about it like we would any other event that we do <itnet7> I would run it by the staff at Cup of Soul, ask them what night they are less crowded <FFEMTcJ> I will give them a call tomorrow.. And we can go from there.. <itnet7> depending on the number of people that want to participate, sounds good FFEMTcJ <Michelle_Qimo> sounds like a plan to me <pak33m> cup o soul is not open on sunday just so we all know <FFEMTcJ> any other discussion? <itnet7> pak33m: right, even if they tell you they are, we know better, eh? <pak33m> itnet7: hehe yeah <itnet7> :-) <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: let me know if you need any helpo with it cos i live right dfown the street from cup o soul <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: or with it in general <FFEMTcJ> pak33m: sounds good.. <FFEMTcJ> itnet7: i think we are ready for next *** itnet7 changes topic to "Topic: 2. Follow up on Mike's suggestion for picking a new project to support. Proposed List FFEMTcJ" <pak33m> FFEMTcJ: its a great idea :( <pak33m> :) <pak33m> i meant <FFEMTcJ> lol <pak33m> sorry was thinking about something else <mhall119> okay, we have 4 suggestions up on the proposed projects to support <mhall119> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FloridaTeam/Projects#Proposed%20Projects%20to%20Support <FFEMTcJ> I'm pretty much going to defer this one to mhall119 if he is here... or mhall119|eeepc which ever he is.. Last meeting he suggested we pick a project(s) to support. It was recommended that we post ideas for projects, and then talk about it this week. <Michelle_Qimo> could someone (not me) change the status of the Birthday & Release Party on the project page? <mhall119|work> FFEMTcJ: O', <mhall119|work> I'm everywhere <FFEMTcJ> lol <mhall119> so we currently have the Florida Linux Show 2009 as having the support of Ubuntu Florida <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: will do brb <mhall119> obviously, it's a little late now to help out with that <dantalizing> lies <mhall119> so I'd like to find us something new to support,and have suggested some community-focused initiatives <tiemonster> Ubuntu Learning sounds interesting. Teaching new-comers is key to growing the community. <crashsystems> I like the two things that involve documentation. <mhall119> there was discussion about supporting a code project, but nobody has added any suggestions on that front <tiemonster> mhall119: on the desktop? <mhall119> tiemonster: anywhere <zoopster> I'd be most interested in finding local community initiatives and find a way to involve ubuntu in those type of initiatives <FFEMTcJ> zoopster: i would also agree with that.. suggestions? <Michelle_Qimo> I still like the "Have you seen this penguin" idea proposed a while back. <zoopster> like helping small or underprivileged schools <Michelle_Qimo> zoopster: how about daycare facilities? <itnet7> If any of you see outdated info feel free to move it, for example both the b-day bash and FLS2009 can be moved to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FloridaTeam/Projects/Completed <zoopster> why not? those are usually for profit ventures with more money than they lead on <mhall119> My intention was to find something that was already being run, and help them out <itnet7> I am moving them now, but in the future <zoopster> and most local community initiatives are already being run <itnet7> many hands lighten the load, and everyone has edit rights to the wiki :-) <mhall119> it was more to help another project, than to create a new one <Michelle_Qimo> zoopster: I was thinking along the lines of the very small, two-room or at-home facilities <itnet7> mhall119 and zoopster they both sound like great ideas! <zoopster> so your definition of project mhall119 is a ubuntu project like docs, code, bugs, etc <mhall119> we don't have to choose between the two either <mhall119> zoopster: yes <mhall119> a way for our LoCo to contibute to some other part of the Ubuntu community that already exists <zoopster> then in that vein...bugsquad needs the most help <FFEMTcJ> we can do one on a more gloabl (docs code bugs) and one on a local level <FFEMTcJ> or more <mhall119> there are so many under-staffed projects out there <mhall119> zoopster: is that something we can have a focused contribution to? <zoopster> why not...we did before <Michelle_Qimo> We should probably get one - bugsquad, etc - in mind, and get to actively contributing regularly, before we spread out into multiple areas. <zoopster> when the group was focused on bugs we were the top squashers for a few months <FFEMTcJ> mhall119|work: .. which ever you are.. we can all (or a group of us) work on being mentored and joining the bugsquad.. im currently in the mentorship <mhall119> zoopster: isn't that more of a multitude of very-short projects? <mhall119> zoopster: oh, okay <mhall119> zoopster: add it to the list <mhall119> I'd like to put up a poll sometime soon <mhall119> so we can vote <zoopster> well...don't use the ubuntu-fl.org poll gadget <zoopster> it doesn't work <FFEMTcJ> get a new poll gadget <mhall119> oh, okay, it used to <itnet7> I think that not everyone likes bugs... so maybe if we are going to do a LoCo focused it should be something else that everyone could contribute to with their talents <itnet7> I dig bugs <itnet7> well triaging bugs <zoopster> it never has worked right <mhall119> itnet7: that was my thought, make it something our non-technical members can be involved in <FFEMTcJ> itnet7: i dont believe we are going to find something that everyone could contribute to <zoopster> FFEMTcJ: agree <dantalizing> zoopster: whats wrong iwth it <FFEMTcJ> uh oh.. you woke the beast zoopster <FFEMTcJ> lol <itnet7> FFEMTcJ: that isn't really true <itnet7> look at build days <itnet7> Installfests <zoopster> the results are skewed big time <dantalizing> the total is off <Michelle_Qimo> I'll organize the heck out of whatever needs organizing. <dantalizing> i'll switch it <zoopster> look at the current poll dantalizing <mhall119> for things like ubuntu-learning or ubuntu-ngo, there will be a combination of documentation, activism and coding <mhall119> some of us are good with gimp (or, dare I say it, photoshop) <itnet7> what's wrong with -63%? <FFEMTcJ> bye bye gimp <mhall119> others are good at writing about an application's features and usage <zoopster> well...it does make it 100% total <zoopster> but it's not correct <zoopster> my opinion fwiw is to have 2-3 projects with project leads to drive them which use different skills <zoopster> an advocacy project to spread the word, a coding project for you coder geeks and another tbd <mhall119> zoopster: projects that are ours, or projects that belong to someone else that we're contributing to? <mhall119> ubuntu-ngo is advocacy <mhall119> so is ubuntu-learning and the user days <zoopster> mhall119: you said not to create new projects..so they would belong to someone else with that definition <mhall119> ok <zoopster> I know nothing about any of those projects so I'm just throwing things over the fence because I'm here <zoopster> and it's quiet <mhall119> and we love to hear from you :) <itnet7> I think that we can have micro-projects, but I do think it's important to also do larger projects like the build days, and FLS support <zoopster> I can tell...total silence <itnet7> things like that help for the synergy of the team <mhall119> well yes, we're gonna keep doing build days and shows <mhall119> I just wanted something where we contribute back to another part of the community that needs it <Michelle_Qimo> whaddid I miss? * Michelle_Qimo is back. <itnet7> mhall119: gotcha <mhall119> anyway, lets keep coming up with projects we can help and add them to the list <Michelle_Qimo> Oh, speaking of build days... <itnet7> that sounds like a plan!! <mhall119> zoopster: if you know of some out-right advocacy projects, let's get them up there <Michelle_Qimo> How does February look for everyone? <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: saw it <itnet7> the linux against poverty build day? <Michelle_Qimo> no, one for ud <itnet7> is that here? or Texas? <Michelle_Qimo> us <itnet7> oh, whew!! <mhall119> itnet7: are they doing a global build day this time around? <itnet7> Nice!! <itnet7> I skimmed the e-mail <mhall119> last time they wanted to make it global, but decided to focus on local only for the first one <Michelle_Qimo> I didn't pay much attention to their dates. <Michelle_Qimo> But, we've got a waiting list of kids - and it's growing fairly quickly - and I need to start next year's cycle <itnet7> One thing that was mentioned at UDS was hug days happening globally, and wanting community to help step up to organize them <mhall119> itnet7: that's a good one <Michelle_Qimo> hug days? <itnet7> I will add it * Michelle_Qimo is a hugger <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: it's when you show special attention to a project that has lots of bugs that need to get pruned at the very least <Michelle_Qimo> aah <Michelle_Qimo> OK <crashsystems> like gwibber <Michelle_Qimo> Cause I'll hug people, I'm OK with that. <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: :-) <itnet7> so the plan is to add projects right? <mhall119> right <mhall119> maybe we make whichever one we pick out LoCo's New Year's Resolution <itnet7> we can talk about this a little more after we get through the rest of the agenda if it's okay with everyone <mhall119> sure <Michelle_Qimo> yep *** itnet7 changes topic to "Topic: 3. Suggestions for Holiday Meetup(s), Installfests, etc. For December -- itnet7" <itnet7> Okay, So my family and I would like to host some sort of a Holiday get together <mhall119> :) <Michelle_Qimo> what can I bring? <Michelle_Qimo> :) <mhall119> food <mhall119> obviously <FFEMTcJ> cookies <mhall119> obviously <mhall119> me <mhall119> obviously <FFEMTcJ> i thought that would wake gov up <FFEMTcJ> guess not <Michelle_Qimo> ROFL <Michelle_Qimo> OK, I've got my to-do list. itnet7, when are you thinking? <itnet7> Everyone would be invited, it's an open invitation, and we understand if you can't come (saying this in advance) <itnet7> Uhm <itnet7> too bad the poll is broken <itnet7> :-) <crashsystems> itnet7: where is it you live again? <Michelle_Qimo> lol <itnet7> Melbourne, Florida <FFEMTcJ> brevard <Michelle_Qimo> crashsystems: you can stay here. <Michelle_Qimo> go with <itnet7> open invitation to the team <zoopster> when <itnet7> and their families <crashsystems> so that is not much further than the halls then <FFEMTcJ> tomorrow <FFEMTcJ> yay! <Michelle_Qimo> itnet7: you know we'll be there with bells on, unless something crazy happens. <FFEMTcJ> lol <Michelle_Qimo> Have Hannya call me, let me know what she needs done. <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: cool, thanks, I haven't told her I am saying all this <Michelle_Qimo> ROFL <FFEMTcJ> uh oh <Michelle_Qimo> when you DO, then. <itnet7> This is going to be a family friendly event similar to the Hall's, Drinking is only okay in moderation, unless you bring extra for us <itnet7> j/k <FFEMTcJ> hehe <Michelle_Qimo> :D <mhall119> and only if you're 21 or older <Michelle_Qimo> hhm... strawberries are coming into season. <itnet7> I guess before I say it's totally open I need to consult with Hannya <itnet7> what day is good for everyone? <Michelle_Qimo> Saturday or Sunday would be best for us. <itnet7> How does the 19th look? <Michelle_Qimo> That's my sister-in-law's Graduation day. <itnet7> it seems like it can only be the 12th or the 19th <FFEMTcJ> i guess ill be at disney possibly.. i dunno <Michelle_Qimo> We could be there after, say, 2-ish, but I won't be much good for pre-party stuff. <itnet7> If everyone things it will be too busy of a time we can try and do something to celebrate the New Year after the first, if it takes some pressure off <mhall119> Hannya might appreciate that too :) <itnet7> s/things/thinks/ <Michelle_Qimo> How about the 2nd? Or will everyone be too toasted from New Years? <FFEMTcJ> i work the second.. but might could get it off <mhall119> evening? <itnet7> the party? <mhall119> no, FFEMTcJ working <FFEMTcJ> 24 hours <mhall119> oh, sucks <FFEMTcJ> mhall119: you goin to pycon? <mhall119> I wasn't aware of pycon <mhall119> when and where? <itnet7> Well let me talk it over with Hannya and find out how she feels, and I will e-mail all of you <FFEMTcJ> atl, feb.. us.pycon.org <mhall119> probably not <itnet7> I will try to come up with a couple of dates and/or ideas <Michelle_Qimo> sounds like a plan, itnet7. Keep me posted <FFEMTcJ> lol <mhall119> I'm planning on going to Scale 8x in Feb <FFEMTcJ> scale 8x? <mhall119> Southern California Linux Expo <Michelle_Qimo> Southern California Linux Expo <Michelle_Qimo> that <mhall119> 8th annual <FFEMTcJ> gotcha <FFEMTcJ> wanna take me? <Michelle_Qimo> it was amazing last year <FFEMTcJ> hehe <mhall119> we kicked off Qimo 1.0 there last year * Michelle_Qimo smuggles FFEMTcJ in her suitcase <mhall119> hoping to have 2.0 for this year <FFEMTcJ> hehe <Michelle_Qimo> ok, so moving on? <itnet7> okay on to topic four sorry *** itnet7 changes topic to "Topic: 4. Family sub-site -- mhall119" <Michelle_Qimo> is ooo-tay <FFEMTcJ> ok peyton <Michelle_Qimo> :D <mhall119> dantalizing! <mhall119> I still want to get a family-focused site up, for personal networking <mhall119> I can set it up and host it <mhall119> I just need a sub-domain pointed to my box <Michelle_Qimo> Yes, I do too. I'm sorry I haven't gotten much time to put together much in terms of the spouses group - much going on. <mhall119> if anyone wants to help me make it, it'll probably be drupal * FFEMTcJ doesnt know drupal <mhall119> I'm open to anything though <itnet7> FFEMTcJ: good chance to learn! <FFEMTcJ> lol <mhall119> we can go with a Java or Python framework <mhall119> or Wordpress <mhall119> whatever <mhall119> I'm willing to change to about anything if someone wants to contribute <mhall119> except .Net, sorry chaynie <FFEMTcJ> I know WP, id be willing to work on learnin drupal <mhall119> can we setup groups and individual blogs in WP? <mhall119> and forums and such <mhall119> if so, we can use wp <FFEMTcJ> yes.. <FFEMTcJ> MU <FFEMTcJ> so have like family.u-fl.org/hall ? <mhall119> can people register and get a blog automatically, or would we have to set them up manually? <mhall119> FFEMTcJ: not necessarily <FFEMTcJ> I think you can set it up to auto <FFEMTcJ> we will talk later <mhall119> cool * mhall119 has a volunteer now <FFEMTcJ> uh oh <mhall119> too late, you showed interest <FFEMTcJ> lol <mhall119> you're mine now <mhall119> sucka <FFEMTcJ> anything else on this topic? <FFEMTcJ> i guess i owe ya <mhall119> nah <FFEMTcJ> still owe you a meal or two too <FFEMTcJ> heh <mhall119> one of these days we'll make it over <FFEMTcJ> ya.. *** itnet7 changes topic to "Topic: 5. Ubuntu Membership applications being taken on the 7th" <Michelle_Qimo> so, erm, yeah, I guess this means I need to get my wiki done <mhall119> okay, so FFEMTcJ and zoopster are on the list for membership applications <FFEMTcJ> meeting next week ill be at work again.. uggh <mhall119> FFEMTcJ: I should be around <Michelle_Qimo> If someone would help me with said wiki (looks at you, mhall119) I'll be on the list, too. <FFEMTcJ> dunno that i will tho <mhall119> if anyone else wants to apply, we can help get wiki's setup and CoC signed and any other requirements <Michelle_Qimo> ok, well then. <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: you should have added your name! <FFEMTcJ> prolly too late now <mhall119> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership/RegionalBoards/Americas <Michelle_Qimo> eh, well, next time around then <mhall119> it's not too late <Michelle_Qimo> been a little preoccupied <mhall119> the list isn't that long yet <itnet7> You can add it now, and edit your wiki as the meeting approaches <FFEMTcJ> ehh.. it actually isnt <Michelle_Qimo> itnet7: will do that <tiemonster> what is the purpose of this? <itnet7> I can add you really quick <itnet7> of what membership? <FFEMTcJ> tiemonster: ubuntu membership <Michelle_Qimo> itnet7: yes please <tiemonster> FFEMTcJ: different from loco membership? <itnet7> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership shows the entitlements <FFEMTcJ> yes <itnet7> it's an individual thing <FFEMTcJ> anything else? <dantalizing> mhall119: send me the ip and subdomain <itnet7> Michelle_Qimo: what is your launchpad account name? <mhall119> dantalizing: 24.227.64.126 and family.ubuntu-fl.org <itnet7> the last topic is open discussion <Michelle_Qimo> itnet7: without the underscores <Michelle_Qimo> Michelle_Qimo4kids <FFEMTcJ> mhall119: is that hosted on RR? <FFEMTcJ> would you rather put it on my server? <mhall119> FFEMTcJ: I think so <mhall119> FFEMTcJ: nope, it's an ISP's connection <FFEMTcJ> o <mhall119> it'll do fine <FFEMTcJ> thought it was a cable modem <dantalizing> mhall119: done <FFEMTcJ> o.. i see biz now <mhall119> it's hosting growingupfree.org, quinncoincorporated.org and qimo4kids.com <mhall119> dantalizing: awesome, thanks <tiemonster> and ubuntu-fl bot ;-0 <mhall119> unofficially <tiemonster> o <FFEMTcJ> motion to adjourn? <Michelle_Qimo> seconded
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