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? Ben F. recently renewed DreamHost account, can set up an experimental host. BF: calculate a reasonable fee for FSM hosting http://wiki.dreamhost.com/Passenger_WSGI BF and AB to work on setting up image/media hosting, report back 2013-12 via email 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@gmx.net> for feedback on Software Freedom Day 2013 venue; no response. Preference for visibility of venue to passers-by