<> == Agenda == 1. Introductions 1. Announcements 1. Newsletter Team 1. Education Team 1. Server Report 1. Domain Name 1. CD/DVD Cover 1. Team Approval Tweaks 1. Next Weeks Agenda == Log == {{{ Jul 01 21:05:13 * johnc4510 calls meeting to order Jul 01 21:05:16 hmm Jul 01 21:05:18 ok Jul 01 21:05:37 * johnc4510 says no new people to introduce so is moving alon Jul 01 21:05:40 along Jul 01 21:05:48 announcements Jul 01 21:06:02 1. Thanks to banditti, we now are able to administrate our launchpad page. I have set it up to point to our team wiki page. https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-us-arizona/ We also are showing 47 registered members in launchpad. Jul 01 21:06:19 next Jul 01 21:06:58 2. Ian McEwen should be back from Germany this week Jul 01 21:07:10 and finally Jul 01 21:07:25 3. This last Tuesday I appeared before the Community Council on Ubuntu Membership and was successfully admitted. I have a new email address now Johnc4510-cox@ubuntu.com although my old address is still good. I was also asked to Volunteer as a US Loco Team Mentor here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/USTeams Both teams only have one or two people and are never in channel so nothing to do for now. Jul 01 21:07:48 * johnc4510 thanks all who attended for support again ty :) Jul 01 21:07:52 why -cox Jul 01 21:08:36 SlickMcRunfast: some other person has johnc4510 so they added cox my internet carrier to the end of mine Jul 01 21:08:50 don't like it but what can you do Jul 01 21:08:59 ? really odd Jul 01 21:09:02 yes Jul 01 21:09:04 why cox instead of a last name or something? Jul 01 21:09:07 yea still have @ubuntu.com Jul 01 21:09:12 yes Jul 01 21:09:23 ok next Jul 01 21:09:29 Newsletter Team Jul 01 21:09:33 test Jul 01 21:09:52 * Received a CTCP PING from bluecat9 (to #ubuntu-arizona) Jul 01 21:10:19 * johnc4510 says rs3 has not been around again so he has asked Jacob2440 to work on newsletter Jul 01 21:10:25 back Jul 01 21:10:35 apparently i started my firewall and it blocked irc Jul 01 21:10:47 i will be meeting with Jacob tomorrow in channel to bring him up to date Jul 01 21:11:05 hopefully this will get newsletter rolling again :) Jul 01 21:11:44 education team was next Jul 01 21:11:50 br24: you back yet ? Jul 01 21:12:26 we will table ed team till br24 returns Jul 01 21:12:28 johnc4510, will be finished momentarily Jul 01 21:12:32 ok Jul 01 21:12:44 DX00: you around for server team Jul 01 21:12:45 ? Jul 01 21:13:29 * johnc4510 talked to DX00 earlier in week and they have ordered a cdrom that is compatible with server Jul 01 21:13:49 when it arrives, hopefully install will be complete Jul 01 21:14:18 server has some problems, but for free I guess we can't complain Jul 01 21:14:26 here here Jul 01 21:14:31 if we get it running that is Jul 01 21:14:32 :) Jul 01 21:14:56 ok, next is domain name Jul 01 21:15:32 after talking with vorian, we can't use Ubuntu in the domain name because of trade mark infringement Jul 01 21:15:47 or probably any variant of, correct? Jul 01 21:15:54 yes Jul 01 21:15:55 :) Jul 01 21:15:57 gotcha Jul 01 21:16:05 bluebuntu.org is out then.. Jul 01 21:16:27 one of the names mentioned was azloco.com or arizonaloco.com Jul 01 21:16:35 any thoughts from you guys Jul 01 21:16:36 ? Jul 01 21:16:44 i think we should go .org Jul 01 21:16:44 bluecat9: ? Jul 01 21:16:49 k Jul 01 21:17:01 but i like both of those Jul 01 21:17:14 what about any of those 3 with .org any preferences Jul 01 21:17:15 azloco is short but arizonaloco says it all Jul 01 21:17:20 k Jul 01 21:17:21 but org fits better Jul 01 21:17:31 jsonder: which do you like Jul 01 21:17:33 3? Jul 01 21:17:34 AZloco.org is what I like of those. Jul 01 21:17:36 i see 2.. Jul 01 21:17:40 ;p Jul 01 21:17:44 azloco.org Jul 01 21:17:47 right 2 Jul 01 21:17:49 sorry Jul 01 21:17:52 hehe Jul 01 21:17:53 k Jul 01 21:17:57 jsonder: k Jul 01 21:18:02 azloco.org +1 Jul 01 21:18:39 ok Jul 01 21:18:40 SlickMcRunfast: got a preferred choice Jul 01 21:19:09 SlickMcRunfast: you here Jul 01 21:19:31 johnc4510, his away message is set to "bed" Jul 01 21:19:45 SloggerKhan: you like azloco.org ? ok on slick Jul 01 21:19:51 bluecat9: ty Jul 01 21:19:58 np Jul 01 21:20:19 i think we are up to 3 votes for azloco Jul 01 21:20:23 johnc4510: that's my pref over a full arizona Jul 01 21:20:35 * johnc4510 likes azloco.org to is it open as a domain name bluecat9 Jul 01 21:20:36 ? Jul 01 21:20:47 aye Jul 01 21:21:15 ok azloco.org it is :) Jul 01 21:21:24 br24: you back yet Jul 01 21:21:27 cool Jul 01 21:21:41 johnc4510, who is going to register it? Jul 01 21:21:59 bluecat9: do you want to or should i ? Jul 01 21:22:07 it's not an expensive one, is it? Jul 01 21:22:18 johnc4510, godaddy = ~$9/yr Jul 01 21:22:24 or DX00 maybe should since he is team leader Jul 01 21:22:28 do we just want it forwarded to a site? Jul 01 21:22:33 oh, that's not bad Jul 01 21:22:37 $9 not a problem Jul 01 21:22:49 i will front money Jul 01 21:22:51 :) Jul 01 21:23:00 johnc4510: Thanks Jul 01 21:23:04 but you will all owe me :) :) :) Jul 01 21:23:05 i can reg it but i just need to know everything we want to do with it Jul 01 21:23:26 bluecat9: lets chat tomorrow in channel about that ok Jul 01 21:23:28 ? Jul 01 21:23:31 sure thing Jul 01 21:23:52 br24: you here yet Jul 01 21:24:17 ok next then Jul 01 21:24:24 cd/dvd covers Jul 01 21:24:38 SloggerKhan: i like yours Jul 01 21:24:40 :)_ Jul 01 21:24:41 I added a bit of an improved one tonight Jul 01 21:24:47 let me get link Jul 01 21:25:12 Mine's very Arizona-centric Jul 01 21:25:23 ooo let's see Jul 01 21:25:24 :) Jul 01 21:25:49 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=476557 Jul 01 21:26:01 Im still talking with Justin Jul 01 21:26:06 http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=37063&d=1183345842 Jul 01 21:26:08 we should be finished soon Jul 01 21:26:26 http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=37064&d=1183345842br Jul 01 21:26:33 gl brian Jul 01 21:26:34 http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=37064&d=1183345842 Jul 01 21:26:43 not next to last one there Jul 01 21:26:46 sorry Jul 01 21:26:51 br24: np Jul 01 21:27:00 ok, i'm on page 2 Jul 01 21:27:02 click Jul 01 21:27:15 SloggerKhan: I like it. Jul 01 21:27:18 Ok, I'm confused by all the links Jul 01 21:27:31 thanks Jul 01 21:27:32 * johnc4510 says that we don't have to decide now,, but he appreciates the great work done on these Jul 01 21:27:52 SloggerKhan: i'm good at that confusing Jul 01 21:28:07 SloggerKhan, looks good --official Jul 01 21:28:11 SloggerKhan: your to links and the forum thread Jul 01 21:28:22 which has some others Jul 01 21:28:38 Q: Is it going to be a DVD or a CD? Jul 01 21:29:08 bluecat9: we may have both not sure Jul 01 21:29:09 I did the DVD version cause of : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=486181 Jul 01 21:29:10 I assume DVD from the cover Jul 01 21:29:17 yes Jul 01 21:29:20 but CD won't hold it all.. ;p Jul 01 21:29:30 I ask because many do not own a DVD drive Jul 01 21:29:45 bluecat9: me either Jul 01 21:29:49 SloggerKhan, i see Jul 01 21:29:54 I think most people have DVD-ROM, not dvd-rw Jul 01 21:29:59 The DVD is cool, we just need a CD version ;) Jul 01 21:30:08 SloggerKhan, I do not. Jul 01 21:30:14 but we have a member in kingston not the right city who is doing the dvd Jul 01 21:30:24 out of 5 computers in my house ;p Jul 01 21:30:26 * br24 returns Jul 01 21:30:33 so we may have dvd and cd Jul 01 21:30:36 I can switch back to a regular ubuntu cover easy enough. Jul 01 21:30:40 guess I missed most of the meeting Jul 01 21:30:40 wb br24 Jul 01 21:30:49 SloggerKhan: i thought as much on switching Jul 01 21:30:50 SloggerKhan, sounds good Jul 01 21:30:51 :) Jul 01 21:30:57 SloggerKhan, looks good --thx Jul 01 21:31:07 excuse the interruption Jul 01 21:31:22 FYI...I got Justin taken care of Jul 01 21:31:23 * johnc4510 asks all to comment on forum thread this week and we will vote next wk Jul 01 21:31:33 he is very happy and says he should be here next Sun Jul 01 21:31:37 br24, awesome --good job! Jul 01 21:31:41 *good job* br24 Jul 01 21:31:47 SloggerKhan: can you post those two dvd covers to the forum thread? Jul 01 21:31:58 br24: excellent and ty Jul 01 21:32:01 You mean a CD and DVD version? Jul 01 21:32:08 this is for all of the team Jul 01 21:32:10 yes please if you can Jul 01 21:32:19 Ok, I'll modify my post. Jul 01 21:32:20 SloggerKhan: if you can Jul 01 21:32:28 SloggerKhan: ty :) Jul 01 21:32:50 ok if no more discussion on that we'll move on Jul 01 21:33:18 * johnc4510 asks br24 to update ed team now please Jul 01 21:33:20 :)) Jul 01 21:33:50 after many thoughts, I have made some updates to the Edu team Jul 01 21:34:42 because there are many tutorials in Ubuntu Docs, I thought it would be best to display some categories of common tools used Jul 01 21:34:55 such as web browsers, VMs, chat clients, email clients Jul 01 21:35:15 here is what I have done so far Jul 01 21:35:16 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/Teams/Education/VM Jul 01 21:35:42 I gave some apps that fit in this category, and linked them to the actuall Ubuntu install doc Jul 01 21:36:08 I believe this should give people a wider array of what is out there Jul 01 21:36:17 br24: nice Jul 01 21:36:32 another idea is a recommendation from bluecat9 Jul 01 21:37:04 I will start creating a beginners FAQ page to help new beginners on the basic elements of Ubuntu Jul 01 21:37:28 any ideas on this from anybody is definitely welcomed Jul 01 21:37:50 br24: since this education team how about linking to this guide page http://easylinux.info/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy Jul 01 21:38:00 my ultimate goal for our Edu team is to be the one-stop for new people in AZ Jul 01 21:38:04 awesome, i'd say just think of it as if it were your 1st time using Ubuntu :) Jul 01 21:38:08 hey guys sorry to miss the meeting I was literally fighting a fire today Jul 01 21:38:35 slofgren: welcome Jul 01 21:38:35 I would rather have AZ beginners going to our wiki to learn how to do something Jul 01 21:38:43 thanks Jul 01 21:38:45 br24, agreed Jul 01 21:39:10 br24: then can we incorporate things from that page into our wiki page for basics Jul 01 21:39:11 ? Jul 01 21:39:37 br24, i like the idea of it.. something printer friendly also.. my grandma loves to print things, then take it one step at a time, at her own pace. ;) Jul 01 21:39:58 basically, yes Jul 01 21:40:07 br24: also how to install tar balls and use gdebi package mgr for deb packages? Jul 01 21:40:19 johnc4510, yes Jul 01 21:40:37 br24: feel free to swipe anything fromhere http://members.cox.net/jsonder/ Jul 01 21:40:38 the unofficial Ubuntu guide is also linked to the Edu team page Jul 01 21:40:45 br24: i think those basic items would work well with the idea of the team Jul 01 21:40:51 good Jul 01 21:40:59 ty jsonder Jul 01 21:41:32 no offense but I just don't see grandma using Terminal... ;) if possible to avoid, please do Jul 01 21:41:52 br24: i know a great install how to you can look at but can't find link right now, remind me tomorrow please Jul 01 21:42:03 also, if anyone would like to help me, I would like that Jul 01 21:42:05 bluecat9: hee hee Jul 01 21:42:10 no worries johnc4510 Jul 01 21:42:21 br24, i can email some ideas your way :) Jul 01 21:42:31 br24: i will pitch in too Jul 01 21:42:32 cool Jul 01 21:42:34 :) Jul 01 21:42:39 email any ideas to bribri124@gmail.com Jul 01 21:42:42 k Jul 01 21:43:19 * johnc4510 asks if br24 has anything else or anyone have questions for br24 Jul 01 21:43:21 ? Jul 01 21:43:35 ok Jul 01 21:43:47 next is talking about approval team Jul 01 21:44:07 SloggerKhan: It is my understanding that it would be better for you to not be lead on the comp4kids project. Is this correct? Jul 01 21:44:24 yes, that's correct. Jul 01 21:44:32 ok np Jul 01 21:44:36 I won't be able to manage a lot of time in the future. Jul 01 21:45:00 * johnc4510 has asked bluecat9 to step in and head team and he has agreed Jul 01 21:45:02 :) Jul 01 21:45:09 *claps* Jul 01 21:45:24 * johnc4510 hopes SloggerKhan will continue to help that team out as he can :) Jul 01 21:45:24 thank you Jul 01 21:45:36 i will do my best Jul 01 21:45:42 bluecat9: you want to say anything at this time Jul 01 21:45:49 or wait till next wk Jul 01 21:45:57 i'm basically going to continue the Computers For Kids plan Jul 01 21:46:08 just try to get things rolling and pull you all in on it as much as i can :) Jul 01 21:46:33 I will start by establishing some POC's at school's Jul 01 21:46:53 just to ask for contact info to ask the questions that need to be asked Jul 01 21:46:57 when that time comes Jul 01 21:47:28 will probably start with the school's Superintendent Jul 01 21:47:35 nice Jul 01 21:47:37 :) Jul 01 21:47:49 anything else at this time? Jul 01 21:47:55 no, thank you Jul 01 21:47:59 k Jul 01 21:48:01 next Jul 01 21:48:15 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/Teams/Approval_Outline/Resources Jul 01 21:49:03 * johnc4510 would like to have meeting with all signed up for the Marketing and Marketing Design Project this wed evening Jul 01 21:49:22 at 8:00pm if that is ok Jul 01 21:49:47 looks like most aren't here Jul 01 21:49:56 i will email them and see about that Jul 01 21:50:18 jsonder: can you help us on any of the green valley things Jul 01 21:50:19 ? Jul 01 21:50:33 jsonder: like maybe the ubuntu demos project Jul 01 21:50:40 at you computer club Jul 01 21:50:41 is this a begging operation or what? Jul 01 21:50:47 yes Jul 01 21:50:49 :) Jul 01 21:51:04 like maybe help us set it up Jul 01 21:51:14 OK, I'll try and help. But remember, I'm leaving for a month Jul 01 21:51:20 for some of us and you to give Jul 01 21:51:22 tangent: does anyone know if the liveDVD has edubuntu? Jul 01 21:51:37 SloggerKhan: don't know right off Jul 01 21:51:46 it does, figured it out. Jul 01 21:51:50 sorry Jul 01 21:51:53 jsonder: going back someplace for the summer? Jul 01 21:52:00 snowbird? Jul 01 21:52:49 No. Visiting some kids and grandkids plus wife will play in bridge tournaments Jul 01 21:52:58 jsonder: if we can't get it set up before you leave, we could do it upon your return Jul 01 21:53:00 :) Jul 01 21:53:10 ok Jul 01 21:53:17 no pressure ha ha Jul 01 21:53:18 :) Jul 01 21:53:20 We leave the 4th Jul 01 21:53:25 ok Jul 01 21:53:36 we will try on your return Jul 01 21:53:40 * _NoX_ thibnks we're all going to wish we were snowbirds this summer Jul 01 21:53:58 jsonder: sorry if that was pushy :) hee hee Jul 01 21:54:10 _NoX_: howdy Jul 01 21:54:10 sure you are Jul 01 21:54:14 :) Jul 01 21:54:30 jsonder: somebody has to do it :-> Jul 01 21:55:01 ok any agenda items to add for next wk Jul 01 21:55:02 ? Jul 01 21:55:17 we hope to have newsletter out again this wed Jul 01 21:55:19 Summer is good for burning the club is only open mornings Jul 01 21:55:23 ?:) Jul 01 21:55:30 great Jul 01 21:55:45 yes Jul 01 21:55:55 bluecat9: anything else Jul 01 21:55:56 ? Jul 01 21:55:58 I'd like to propose some mediums for Team Donations Jul 01 21:56:07 go Jul 01 21:56:21 I would love to see a team paypal account and bank account --preferably John's as he is the Team Lead ;) Jul 01 21:56:27 ...where we can send donations Jul 01 21:56:52 i think we should have the paypal email something like donations@azloco.org Jul 01 21:56:59 or donate@azloco.org Jul 01 21:57:09 and on the wiki Jul 01 21:57:14 * johnc4510 asks what everyone thinks of bluecat9 's idea Jul 01 21:57:15 with a donations wiki page Jul 01 21:57:17 or maybe setup a group email list Jul 01 21:57:47 * johnc4510 says slofgren seems to like idea Jul 01 21:57:48 to clarify, i am speaking strictly of donating monies Jul 01 21:57:55 that maybe jumpin gahead to quick. maybe I am wrong Jul 01 21:58:13 i have some plans to raise team funds but we need the groundwork --a place to store the money Jul 01 21:58:44 lets wait till we have some money then worry about it Jul 01 21:58:56 would love to see a team paypal account and a bank account for those who dont use paypal and want to do a bank money transfer Jul 01 21:58:59 from bank to bank Jul 01 21:59:08 * johnc4510 says it is an idea worth consideration and we should maybe look into it and talk at future meetings? Jul 01 21:59:11 i may have money next week :) Jul 01 21:59:16 k Jul 01 21:59:21 bluecat9: k Jul 01 21:59:26 I think this is a good idea Jul 01 21:59:29 anyone else Jul 01 21:59:31 ? Jul 01 21:59:36 although I may be quite limited for the time being Jul 01 21:59:38 lets alos be sure to not turn this into a money begging group Jul 01 22:00:03 not at all... i just want a medium to be available Jul 01 22:00:20 slofgren: agreed, i had hoped to make our team self supporting in future Jul 01 22:00:22 im not giving money out of pocket, im going to create ways for us to make money and donate proceeds Jul 01 22:00:25 I am personally not interested or able to give money to this group but I am willing to donate time and extra equipment Jul 01 22:00:39 exactly Jul 01 22:00:41 slofgren: agreed Jul 01 22:00:57 I say lets not spread out focus too thin and wait til money is a problem Jul 01 22:01:16 I'm just trying to set the groundwork for other projects Jul 01 22:01:28 Project C4K will need money to be effective :) Jul 01 22:01:31 though I don't want to keep knocking others ideas Jul 01 22:01:41 * johnc4510 says that we should consider all ideas, but team should agree on everything Jul 01 22:01:55 slofgren: np your part of team Jul 01 22:02:16 bluecat9: we will work on it some more and then ask team again Jul 01 22:02:21 ty Jul 01 22:02:33 bluecat9: np :) Jul 01 22:03:07 bluecat9: we do need a way to funnel $ from your project when it starts producing Jul 01 22:03:09 :) Jul 01 22:03:16 I guess I missed the server update? Jul 01 22:03:54 slofgren: DX00 not here but he told me that they were getting a compatible cdrom Jul 01 22:04:10 hopefully that will take care of problem Jul 01 22:04:23 lug is working with him on it Jul 01 22:04:30 k Jul 01 22:04:32 I have something in the works that can make a little money and pretty much everyone should be able to get involved with it :) Jul 01 22:04:46 I am going to test it and get the process down pat before I post details Jul 01 22:04:47 and as far as i know paying for parts Jul 01 22:04:55 bluecat9: ty Jul 01 22:05:09 * johnc4510 asks if that is all for tonight Jul 01 22:05:11 ? Jul 01 22:05:13 aye }}} ---- '''Parent pages:''' [[ArizonaTeam/Meetings]] [[ArizonaTeam]] ---- CategoryArizonaTeam