Jitsi committee meeting for November the 14th, 2013

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Agenda for Jitsi/Mumble committee meeting, November the 14th, 2013

  • Last month's meeting notes: http://wiki.freesoftware.asn.au/CommitteeMeetings/20131003
  • Games night, 2013-11-21 open meeting
    • Games
      • Cargo install party
      • Teeworlds - dedicated server
      • OpenArena - dedicated server
      • Super Tux Kart - split screen only; to be displayed on projector
      • Slow, turn-based games not a good option (e.g. Wesnoth)
    • Logistics
      • ctte members to take turns not playing games to ensure others are having fun - help installing things etc.
      • AF to talk with Andrew Spiers before the meeting to organise network and dedicated servers.
      • BF and AF to arrive early to set up. 5:45
      • Hardware requirements, and specific software versions
        • AB Reminder in meeting announcement: to bring controllers
          • bindings available within Cargo. AB to test all USB controllers.
        • BS to write to Andrew Pam re: mentioning our games night at the LUV beginners' workshop.
    • Local Servers
      • Teeworlds; OpenArena - to be running full-time so that people can connect at will. Should be set up for voting to allow people to change maps.
        • Maybe run a Teeworlds (or other lower-bandwidth) server external, so people not at the meeting can join
      • AF and AB to see how feasible such a server is; which machine, what network, traffic concerns for VPAC (maps, other in-game downloads that can be hosted locally)
      • Ethernet, wireless or both?
        • AF: Bridge between the two networks needed, or choose one only
    • Did we get anywhere with DreamHost or other hosting providers?
    • Possible uses for donations of funds
      • Internet hosting
      • Game servers
    • Pizza again this month?
      • AF tentatively confirms VPAC sponsorship; good enough to announce
      • Decide the meal order before the meeting; don't occupy meeting time
      • Ben S. dietary requirements: anchovies
    • Next ctte meeting: 2013-12-12 (AF, BS, BF)
      • Adam's last meeting until Feb. 2014
      • Test a server a day before the meeting (since Adam won't be around to fix it)
      • Planning for BBQ the following week
    • Mumble for voice chat and conferencing: was it rad?
      • Thank you Adam!
      • Clear sound, quick set-up
      • Yay!
    • Venue scouting for FSM events
      • Ben F.: contacted Sven Andriske <sven_andriske at gmx.net> for feedback on Software Freedom Day 2013 venue; no response.
      • Preference for visibility of venue to passers-by{: page-href="wiki:///CommitteeMeetings/20131114"}