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# 20130711 - Audio conference via Jitsi #

Original link: [http://openetherpad.org/p/fsm-ctte-2013-07-11](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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etherpad)
        * [https://github.com/geier/etherTeX](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](http://rrrfm.libsyn.com/byte-into-it-10-july-2013).
    * Confirming Ouya can be connected to a TV through HDMI.

* 21:30:
    * Ben tested sending images via XMPP! :)
    * [ThinkPenguin](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](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](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/](http://www.freesoftware.asn.au/melb/){: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

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](https://www.thinkpenguin.com/gnu-linux/penguin-wireless-n-usb-adapter-gnu-linux-tpe-n150usb){: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

* 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](GnuCash) for treasury accounting{: list-style-type="no-bullet"}

* Doesn't allow [BitCoin](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](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"}