20130711 - Audio conference via Jitsi

Original link: http://openetherpad.org/p/fsm-ctte-2013-07-11

Meeting minutes

• 20:30
  • Meeting scheduled
• 21:10
  • Meeting actually started due to experimentation with video conferencing solutions.
  • Ended up using audio-only to avoid ICE and bandwidth-related issues.
  • Started talking about discussion group topics for next meet-up.

• 21:15

  • Ben and Adam dropped out simultaneously
  • Etherpad mentioned
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etherpad
    • https://github.com/geier/etherTeX
    • Runs on node.js. Would have to use a reverse proxy.

• 21:25

  • Identi.ca transitioned to pump.io today!
  • Ben mentioned that he made a plug for our meet-up on Byte Into It.
  • Confirming Ouya can be connected to a TV through HDMI.

• 21:30:

  • Ben tested sending images via XMPP! :)
  • ThinkPenguin

• 21:39

  • Logo and Website redesign discussion

• 21:53

  • Treasurer: questions for group

• 22:10

  • Finish

Etherpad dump (FIXME: formatting fixes)

Agenda:

Gloat about how awesome PyCon Australia was. DONE

Check we're all good with Thursday 2013-07-18 meeting agenda: DONE

• Pirate Party's take on copyright, patent and privacy (Ben McGinnes, Pirate Party) {: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ouya game console: how free is it? (Adam Bolte) - AF spoke with Andrew; we can use the TV in the VPAC office, so we can even have sound!{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Alex's free software release: Raster Storage Archive (Alex Fraser) {: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant {: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben F. will be absent, prior engagement{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben S updated web site: http://www.freesoftware.asn.au/melb/

Play with Etherpad. ONGOING

Processes for committee - anything missing?

• Agree on process for agenda prior to meeting{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Adam to send out a Etherpad meeting URL prior{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

Physical meeting of committee - DONE

• Thursday 2013-08-01 18:00–20:00{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• 18:20 Dinner at Oriental Tea House, 378 Little Collins Street{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

Think Penguin 802.11 adapters, firmware now free software

• https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb

• Model TPE-N150USB{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Sold at Think Penguin, US$54.00{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben F. has bought three, haven't tried them in anything yet. What to do with them?{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

Logo and website for FSM

• Logo competition, pros and cons{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Pros: direct engagement with community{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Cons: demoralising for those not picked{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Fresh website design{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Remove or keep news section updated{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Keep thing minimal{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Committee to tap shoulders of graphic-design friends; who will donate some time to a logo or website?{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Decision on how to proceed postponed to next ctte meeting{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

Treasurer: questions for group

• Assets?{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Website, domain, mailing list — are they the group's?{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben S. paying from own pocket, currently happy to continue{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Promotional items: t-shirts, stickers{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• BenF using GnuCash for treasury accounting{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Doesn't allow BitCoin 'cos it's not an ISO-recognised currency :-({: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

. Possible agenda for August meeting

• Andrew Spiers - Commafeed{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

Actions

• Ben S. to share repo for website Org files{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben S. to sign up for software freedom day merch. and talk to Lev{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Ben F. to earmark prizes:{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• MediaGoblin T-shirt (Men's size L){: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Free-software 802.11 adapter TPE-N150USB (4-member contribution to cost){: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Alex F. ownCloud to be brought up at the next meeting. Alex to chip in.{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Adam. Prepare agenda for next ctte meeting{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

• Adam. Make booking for Oriental Tea House{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}{: page-href="wiki:///CommitteeMeetings/20130711"}