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

  • 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:

  • 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

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"}