/* Describe NorthCarolinaTeam/Meeting/2010-04-01 here. */ <> ||<>|| = Ubuntu NC LoCo Team IRC Meeting - April 1, 2010 - 7pm = == Agenda == The agenda that was used to conduct the meeting can be found [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NorthCarolinaTeam/Meeting/2010-04-01/Agenda | here]]. = Meeting opened by _marx_ at 23:00 = <'''<>'''> +1 <'''<>'''> Hi Yall <'''<>'''> hi _marx_ :-) thanks for Chairing tonights meeting - you rock! :-) <'''<>'''> rocking chair rock ;) <'''<>'''> quick roll call <'''<>'''> who's awake for the meeting? <'''<>'''> o/ <'''<>'''> o/ <'''<>'''> :) <'''<>'''> [link]https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NorthCarolinaTeam/Meeting/Agenda ||<#FF5555>''https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NorthCarolinaTeam/Meeting/Agenda''|| <'''<>'''> [topic] individual advocacy == individual advocacy == <'''<>'''> anything to report on individual activities? <'''<>'''> participated in the huge Global Jam event last weekend <'''<>'''> Ha, I met this guy in DC who runs Cyber Cafes in Ghana Africa - also supplies comps to children and schools... <'''<>'''> turned him onto 'Buntu <'''<>'''> we appear to have a new linux meetup in the area in clt <'''<>'''> he was totally into... drop the hook when he asked, "How much does it cost?" <'''<>'''> yeah lets see - I'm speaking at the Texas Linux Fest, GLUG, and attending POSSCON in April <'''<>'''> i am in and out...just got home <'''<>'''> alinuxfan: good day! <'''<>'''> hey internalkernel :D <'''<>'''> and _marx_ did one dual boot install for a neighbor <'''<>'''> akgraner, FWIW, there was in is a defunct GLUG but this one is GCLUG <'''<>'''> outstanding internalkernel <'''<>'''> I spoke at the Ubucon, WIOS, and UpSCaLE talks at SCaLE8x in Feb <'''<>'''> jcg2, yeah that :-) <'''<>'''> oh crap March not Feb <'''<>'''> DOH! <'''<>'''> oh also converted a couple other guys in Orlando - they may pop in here to say hi eventually, we'll have to connect them to the FL loco <'''<>'''> see this is my day today <'''<>'''> I spoke at the wnclug in March <'''<>'''> i am showing off my database running ubuntu and apache and sqlite at work...talking about linux and burnt 4 cds for people today <'''<>'''> akgraner: s/spoke/lectured <'''<>'''> internalkernel, you weren't even there so ha! <'''<>'''> I know you! <'''<>'''> I've been trying to assist the new meetup, They are meeting next week. The leader appears interested in ubuntu subject matter. <'''<>'''> trying to fix a guy's windows box that has a COMPLETELY FULL hd with all the linux distros that I can think to rescue a system with, but it won't mount the ntfs...tells me to boot into windows and run chkdsk /f <'''<>'''> jfrorie, great <'''<>'''> Im also moveing a company over the ubuntu for development <'''<>'''> over to, rather <'''<>'''> last call <'''<>'''> 3 developers <'''<>'''> oh and we re-org'd the wikis <'''<>'''> jfrorie, there are two guys here in the Charlotte area who are interested too, did you make contact witht them <'''<>'''> I'm here now, sorry for being late <'''<>'''> jfrorie, I've been giving people in the Charlotte area your IRC nick to be on the lookout for <'''<>'''> :-) <'''<>'''> ditto <'''<>'''> I didn;t. I put note out on the charlug, ubunut-nc and UNCC lug groups for a potential meetup, but got no replies <'''<>'''> davidvasta was one ... tronyx was the other <'''<>'''> good point jcg2 <'''<>'''> The linux meetup appear to have some interest, but it's close timing to the release party date. <'''<>'''> _marx_, also we have now populated the ubuntunc.com site <'''<>'''> internalkernel, and I for now - if anyone else is interested in helping with that - let one of us know <'''<>'''> some of these individual items could move to team items so let's keep that in mind <'''<>'''> so yeah we have all been busy it seems <'''<>'''> its a straight up wordpress blog... super simple... <'''<>'''> last call <'''<>'''> well individual stuff count toward team right? * '''<>''' can not type tonight - nm me <'''<>'''> well efforts initiated by individuals move forward to having help from other team members * '''<>''' neither <'''<>'''> [topic] team advocacy == team advocacy == <'''<>'''> looking at the agenda <'''<>'''> jcg2: have you contacted Adam Petaccia yet? <'''<>'''> anyone know the fellow who set up the Facebook page? <'''<>'''> Nope, I don't know him and he has not replied to me queries <'''<>'''> [link]https://launchpad.net/~mighmos ||<#FF5555>''https://launchpad.net/~mighmos''|| <'''<>'''> He set this up a bit over a year ago, I believe <'''<>'''> No one knows him? <'''<>'''> i do not <'''<>'''> we can always start a new one and use the tag line "spreading Ubuntu across the Tar Heel state" or something and redirect people to the new one and make sure like 5 or 6 people have admin access or something * '''<>''' sneaks in the back door <'''<>'''> i think we should continue to try to contact him <'''<>'''> OK, next item you can read.. mostly informational ... working on advocacy plan for the loco <'''<>'''> I'll send and email to him tomorrow then <'''<>'''> ak action item on that? <'''<>'''> Maybe he'll reply to a female <'''<>'''> akgraner: action item for you on that? <'''<>'''> yep go for it <'''<>'''> [action] akgraner to contact facebook page founder re: control ||<#FF5555>'' akgraner to contact facebook page founder re: control''|| <'''<>'''> oh jcg2 publicity stuff I need to get you the share ubuntu stuff <'''<>'''> OK <'''<>'''> dunno what that is <'''<>'''> [topic] global jam reports == global jam reports == <'''<>'''> we had one <'''<>'''> lasted 3 hours and had an attendance of two <'''<>'''> and _marx_ bot infected with strep from grandson and missed it <'''<>'''> /s/bot/got <'''<>'''> there were people in atendance in the channel as well helping triage bugs and stuff <'''<>'''> _marx_ a bot? Wow. That's kewl <'''<>'''> hehe well it wasn't _that cool <'''<>'''> a bot with strep that takes talent <'''<>'''> jcg2: your contact at jamestown campus may be a good one for future global jam days <'''<>'''> _marx_, may be, will have to work it a bit .. it's a gclug contact at the moment <'''<>'''> okay so we didn't do that great on global jam events this go around <'''<>'''> any thoughts on why? <'''<>'''> [topic] release parties == release parties == <'''<>'''> sorry jcg2 trying to get to some cool new biz by 8 <'''<>'''> so far we have Winston, Raleigh <'''<>'''> I understand... just following the agenda .. no problem <'''<>'''> any others <'''<>'''> Raleigh will have one at the Big Boss Brewery <'''<>'''> im not getting any response. I'm going to put my weight behind the local linux meetup and see if I can get interst there. <'''<>'''> nameiner: is that on the team wiki yet? <'''<>'''> depends on where on the wiki you want it, nameiner <'''<>'''> upcoming events * '''<>''' wearing out the backspace button tonight <'''<>'''> I think I put it on there or didn't I? <'''<>'''> dunno, not my deal <'''<>'''> nameiner, you need any help with set up for that? <'''<>'''> nothing in the Asheville area?! <'''<>'''> alinuxfan, so far we have not much to set up <'''<>'''> it's a bar and we have a table reserved in a side room <'''<>'''> nameiner, easy enough :d <'''<>'''> PR on Release parties: jcg2 did that flyer ever get finalized? <'''<>'''> we might get a tour through the brewery though <'''<>'''> I think so.. think it's on the wiki <'''<>'''> ooh, i might show up for that one <'''<>'''> So there is no event in Asheville? <'''<>'''> sure BugeyeD <'''<>'''> jcg2: not that i'm aware of <'''<>'''> OK, thanks <'''<>'''> wish they would move release day to fridays <'''<>'''> jfrorie, if you arrange something in CLT pls let me know <'''<>'''> well that might make it more difficult to book joints <'''<>'''> jcg2: are u in clt <'''<>'''> ? <'''<>'''> jfrorie, no, but am trying to assist from an advocacy standpoint with publicity <'''<>'''> I'll be at the W-S party, I'm sure <'''<>'''> Imight go to WS. what's the time? <'''<>'''> jcg2: we need to have an .odt format copy on the wiki so others can easily edit for their location <'''<>'''> action item for me? <'''<>'''> yes <'''<>'''> [action] jcg2 odt format release party flyier on wiki ||<#FF5555>'' jcg2 odt format release party flyier on wiki''|| <'''<>'''> holstein: glad you made it! <'''<>'''> half-way <'''<>'''> okay something may pop up for release parties in the a'ville are in days to come <'''<>'''> we are doing one <'''<>'''> last call on release parties <'''<>'''> ah go ahead holstein <'''<>'''> yolu know something you aren't sharing? Or just being optimistic? <'''<>'''> ^ * '''<>''' getting date <'''<>'''> good! <'''<>'''> we talked about doing it may 1st <'''<>'''> at the firestorm <'''<>'''> during the normal WNCLUG meeting time <'''<>'''> well it doesn't have to be on release day <'''<>'''> noon <'''<>'''> thats what im planning on scheduling offically <'''<>'''> after this saturdays meeting <'''<>'''> holstein: can you wiki that once it's in "stone" * '''<>''' has bad luck with adding dates to the wiki <'''<>'''> k <'''<>'''> i'll try <'''<>'''> hollar and I'll help holstein <'''<>'''> and if i have an issue <'''<>'''> i'll holla <'''<>'''> send it to the list and jcg2 will help <'''<>'''> jcg2: :) <'''<>'''> excellent! <'''<>'''> [topic] team approval == team approval == <'''<>'''> That will be 3, maybe 4 parties in NC <'''<>'''> I think we are on track with the AA ... page could use more pics but I cannot find photos of other events. <'''<>'''> akgraner: who did you get to look at our approval app? <'''<>'''> Ded we participate in the ALF last year? * '''<>''' catches up - I got locked out of our server <'''<>'''> did you get the pics from last Raleigh release party <'''<>'''> i think akgraner was at alf <'''<>'''> Oh I had dantalizing look at it <'''<>'''> The last release party was a bit confused in labeling, but yes I think I did. <'''<>'''> ok <'''<>'''> and laura czajkowski <'''<>'''> loco council folks :-) <'''<>'''> oh and itnet7 <'''<>'''> good, i was thinking of that irish polish name <'''<>'''> yeppers I was one of the organizers <'''<>'''> of ALF <'''<>'''> what's up? <'''<>'''> So, did the loco have a presence there at ALF <'''<>'''> oh jcg2 yep we participated <'''<>'''> ALF add that to the approval app? <'''<>'''> I organized the ubucon and helped organized the main event <'''<>'''> let me get you some links <'''<>'''> Need more info Mark. can't add unless it says something provable <'''<>'''> i understand jcg2 ||<#FF5555>'' http://amber.redvoodoo.org/2009/09/ohio-linux-fest.html here is Ohio''|| <'''<>'''> http://amber.redvoodoo.org/2009/09/ohio-linux-fest.html here is Ohio <'''<>'''> i'm going to cut this off to give time for new stuff that is kind of exciting <'''<>'''> here is Atlanta - http://amber.redvoodoo.org/2009/09/atlanta-linux-fest-and-mini-ubucon-o.html <'''<>'''> another atlanta http://blog.redvoodoo.org/2009/09/atlanta-linuxfest-day-after.html <'''<>'''> So are you suggesting I put your travels on the Approval page as team projects? <'''<>'''> [topic] new items == new items == <'''<>'''> jfrorie: take it now <'''<>'''> i went to disney in january <'''<>'''> :) <'''<>'''> ok, today I had an exchange with Mr. shuttleworth that was rather interesting. <'''<>'''> listen up people! <'''<>'''> https://lists.launchpad.net/ayatana/msg01180.html <'''<>'''> cool jfrorie <'''<>'''> more atlanta - http://boredandblogging.com/2009/08/13/ubuntu-atlanta-linux-fest-2009/ <'''<>'''> I wanted to purse an ubuntu sound theme project contest using some of the online sites, like kompoz.com and freesound.org <'''<>'''> jcg2, no - I was one of the organizers of Atlanta <'''<>'''> and Pete spoke at Ohio <'''<>'''> and I helped with a couple booths at Ohio <'''<>'''> gotta read the posts <'''<>'''> :-) <'''<>'''> blessing is probabyl a strong word, but I'm in contact with dudes at canonical <'''<>'''> I'm going to try to organize this. I thouhg it might be a good thing to open up to the loco. Might help us get approved. <'''<>'''> so a contest for a new sound theme? <'''<>'''> jcg2, here is the spread ubuntu stuff - http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/ <'''<>'''> basically, that's the idea. Similar to what they are doing now with wallpapers. <'''<>'''> jfrorie, yeah that is awesome <'''<>'''> I'm all for the Loco doing this... <'''<>'''> let me know when you get the go - I'll blog and stuff about it <'''<>'''> think it will be too late for approval, but still like the idea <'''<>'''> I've been in contact with bram de jong a while back. I need ot reestablish those contacts. Id like input form audio artists from anywhere to get input on ideas, venue, etc. <'''<>'''> jfrorie, what is the contest that is there now? <'''<>'''> free and open something something something <'''<>'''> right <'''<>'''> me too, I know we have some strong sound audio folks here like holstein <'''<>'''> akgraner: where? <'''<>'''> given that ubuntu's sound performance is crippled (or mine is) it does resemble putting lipstick on a hog, tho .. still as a project, I like it <'''<>'''> hum my sound rocks! <'''<>'''> if anybody wants a hand with audio, let me know <'''<>'''> in ubuntu let me find the link <'''<>'''> My thinking is that it will bring a new segment to unbuntu that may nothave exposure <'''<>'''> recording, mastering, whatever <'''<>'''> this might bring improvments to the audio as a whole ||<#FF5555>'' http://www.jonobacon.org/2009/10/01/ubuntu-karmic-free-culture-showcase-winners-announced/''|| <'''<>'''> http://www.jonobacon.org/2009/10/01/ubuntu-karmic-free-culture-showcase-winners-announced/ <'''<>'''> lots a of windows talent we can nab <'''<>'''> true, calling attention to deficits may get them fixed <'''<>'''> free culture showcase <'''<>'''> JACK knows no deficits <'''<>'''> jono may want to get behind this as he is a musician. sorta :) <'''<>'''> hehe <'''<>'''> hehe <'''<>'''> no he's not behind it - it's a community thing <'''<>'''> he is the community leader so he blogged about it <'''<>'''> akgraner: that was sarcasm <'''<>'''> am I the only one whose sound quits sometime after a flash video is played? <'''<>'''> severed fifth FTW! <'''<>'''> flash is mutt <'''<>'''> a mutt <'''<>'''> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuFreeCultureShowcase * '''<>''' doesnt even have flash installed on audio production box <'''<>'''> may be a mutt but it is a big part of the net that everyone wants to use <'''<>'''> should we adopt this as a new project? <'''<>'''> jcg2: agreed <'''<>'''> oh sorry - sarcasm is lost on me tonight <'''<>'''> :-( <'''<>'''> jfrorie: would you like for this to be a team project? <'''<>'''> so there is the wiki on the free Culture showcase - jfrorie I don't know that much about it but are we going to duplicate the effort there? <'''<>'''> I fine with it. <'''<>'''> marx: I'm fine with it. <'''<>'''> i've been trying to keep these at an hour <'''<>'''> Does anyone know the load we are looking at? <'''<>'''> I run a point of contact. Whoever joins in, it would be appreciated. <'''<>'''> jfrorie, so will this be for 10.10? <'''<>'''> not sure if a vote is in order though <'''<>'''> can we take it to the mailing list <'''<>'''> akgraner: dunno. We need to see how long it take to get together <'''<>'''> i think that's good <'''<>'''> so more people can give imput and a longer discussion can happen <'''<>'''> mailing list is a good idea since we seem ot be out of time <'''<>'''> jfrorie, yep I like the idea <'''<>'''> just want to make sure we aren't going to confuse community members and all <'''<>'''> akgraner: confuse how? <'''<>'''> b/c of the competition that already exists and all <'''<>'''> [action] jfrorie report to mailing list on new project "sound theme contest" ||<#FF5555>'' jfrorie report to mailing list on new project "sound theme contest"''|| <'''<>'''> we don't want people thinking they are applying for the Free Culture stuff <'''<>'''> and it's not <'''<>'''> that kind of stuff <'''<>'''> ah. I want this to be external to ubuntu. I want this on outside websites. I think we need a wider audeince. <'''<>'''> I was these site to use this to drive traffic to them. Thet way they will get behind it <'''<>'''> In that case, I'm not sure its a loco project <'''<>'''> so can you write up your idea and send it to the mailing list - I think I am not seeing the big picture <'''<>'''> so the sounds would not be for Ubuntu <'''<>'''> It is if it steer by the loco <'''<>'''> I would think it needs to be ubuntu specific for us to back it? <'''<>'''> They would be ubuntu. <'''<>'''> I'd like to see a breakdown of the project <'''<>'''> new splash sound the ultimate goal? <'''<>'''> ubuntu system sounds <'''<>'''> a system sound theme pack <'''<>'''> right? <'''<>'''> The whole freedesktop speicifcation <'''<>'''> ah ||<#FF5555>'' http://0pointer.de/public/sound-naming-spec.html''|| <'''<>'''> http://0pointer.de/public/sound-naming-spec.html <'''<>'''> so lernard writes pulse audio <'''<>'''> upstream guy <'''<>'''> who are the others and how are they related to ubuntu <'''<>'''> dunno. Its a community spec <'''<>'''> well all that can go to the mailing list <'''<>'''> ok big question <'''<>'''> so people submit <'''<>'''> what is plan to get it included in 10.10 <'''<>'''> or is the for upstream? <'''<>'''> 10.10 if there is time <'''<>'''> 7 months <'''<>'''> Will there be DRM issues? Ownership and copyright concerns? <'''<>'''> I'm not to squash this.... <'''<>'''> cc licensing <'''<>'''> but what is the incentive for people to submit <'''<>'''> yup, submissions need to be CC'd <'''<>'''> we as a loco can't promise it will be included <'''<>'''> see your stuff in an os. <'''<>'''> amber: that's correct <'''<>'''> the loco just sponsors the contest <'''<>'''> WELL, and they could be available <'''<>'''> yeah but we can't promise Canonical will include anything <'''<>'''> IT* <'''<>'''> We need a much lengthier discussion than we have time for here <'''<>'''> the sound theme <'''<>'''> if its used or not <'''<>'''> there are no promises <'''<>'''> we could just offer the theme <'''<>'''> on line <'''<>'''> then it can't be a contest <'''<>'''> contest has goals <'''<>'''> and winners <'''<>'''> what will the winner get? <'''<>'''> the contest would be for review of inclusion <'''<>'''> "review of inclusion" people can do that without a contest <'''<>'''> we gotta plan this out - I like the idea <'''<>'''> will the participants pay to enter? <'''<>'''> but who has done it up to this point? <'''<>'''> We are offering a path <'''<>'''> well i made an action item on it <'''<>'''> yeah but we can't call a path a competiton <'''<>'''> competition <'''<>'''> jfrorie: can you write up your idea/s and post to the team mailing list? <'''<>'''> +1 jcg2 more discussion <'''<>'''> jfrorie, who are you talking to at Canonical? <'''<>'''> lets see if we can get some more guidance - I like the idea <'''<>'''> connor and there appear to be two other that wont to get involved. <'''<>'''> conner who? <'''<>'''> I think an outline or mindmap would be very helpful for the member of the loco <'''<>'''> audio guy? <'''<>'''> hang a sec... <'''<>'''> connor curran <'''<>'''> ok - just want to make sure we touch all the right bases as far as Canonical is concerned <'''<>'''> everyone cool with the action item i posted earlier? <'''<>'''> cannot recall it <'''<>'''> scrollback <'''<>'''> oh DX team guy work for David Barth <'''<>'''> t-2 <'''<>'''> sure <'''<>'''> thanks jfrorie <'''<>'''> not cool with that I don't know... sorry <'''<>'''> well that's the action item, jim to post to maililing list <'''<>'''> cool with me <'''<>'''> OK.. thanks... I am cool with that <'''<>'''> only reason I am wondering is the UW team has run to contests and there are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross <'''<>'''> two not to <'''<>'''> okay ending now <'''<>'''> noted akgraner <'''<>'''> #endmeeting ---- = Meeting closed at 00:16 = == People Present == * jcg2 * _marx_ * akgraner * internalkernel * jfrorie * alinuxfan * nameiner * BugeyeD * holstein == Actions Recorded == * akgraner to contact facebook page founder re: control * jcg2 odt format release party flyier on wiki * jfrorie report to mailing list on new project "sound theme contest"