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====== Date and Time ====== | ====== Date and Time ====== | ||
* Wednesday, 1 August 2007 | * Wednesday, 1 August 2007 | ||
- | * 6:30 pm - 8:40 pm | + | * 6:30 pm - 8:55 pm |
====== Attendees ====== | ====== Attendees ====== | ||
- | * ?? Carl Fitch | + | * Stan Reichardt |
- | * ?? Stan Reichardt | + | * Craig Buchek |
- | * ?? Craig Buchek | + | * Carl Fitch |
- | * ?? Lee Lammert | + | * Lee Lammert |
- | * ?? Gary Meyer | + | * Jeff Muse |
- | * | + | |
====== Secretary Report ====== | ====== Secretary Report ====== | ||
- | * Craig was to review printed minutes to ensure we are not missing any. | + | * Craig needs to review printed minutes to ensure we are not missing any. |
- | * NOTE: Wireless was down at Bread Co during July meeting, so minutes were not done on-line. | + | * Needs to print out minutes for July. |
- | * July Minutes were taken off-line and uploaded to the wiki later. | + | * July minutes have been uploaded to wiki. |
- | * | + | * Due to WiFi issues, minutes were taken off-line. |
====== Treasurer Report ====== | ====== Treasurer Report ====== | ||
- | * Current Balance: %1239.81 as of 6/30/07 | + | * Current Balance: $1239.81 as of 6/30/07 |
- | * Bills paid: $23.57 (Pizza for server work day) | + | * Bills paid: $23.57 (Pizza for 6/13 server work day) |
* Open questions: | * Open questions: | ||
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====== Book Sales Report ====== | ====== Book Sales Report ====== | ||
* None reported for June. | * None reported for June. | ||
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====== Membership Attendance Report ====== | ====== Membership Attendance Report ====== | ||
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* Jul 25 - Security: 6 | * Jul 25 - Security: 6 | ||
* Jul 26 - STCLUG: 11 | * Jul 26 - STCLUG: 11 | ||
+ | * Must have had good topics, as these numbers are higher than recent months. | ||
+ | * And July attendance is normally low due to vacations, good weather, etc. | ||
====== Mailing List Report ====== | ====== Mailing List Report ====== | ||
- | * We have migrated most lists from Majordomo to MailMan. | + | * We have migrated most lists from Majordomo on Michelob to MailMan on Bud. |
+ | * USERS and non-SLUUG lists are only remaining lists to migrate. | ||
* Some current mailing list subscriber numbers (approximate): | * Some current mailing list subscriber numbers (approximate): | ||
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* Un-advertised MailMan lists are MAILMAN, TEST, TESTING and SYSADMIN. | * Un-advertised MailMan lists are MAILMAN, TEST, TESTING and SYSADMIN. | ||
- | * Still need to do USERS, FLYBALL, and ??? | ||
* The old ANNOUNCE Majordomo list has been converted to a MailMan list. | * The old ANNOUNCE Majordomo list has been converted to a MailMan list. | ||
* Subscribed (injected) 920 addresses into the new ANNOUNCE MailMan list on 29 July. | * Subscribed (injected) 920 addresses into the new ANNOUNCE MailMan list on 29 July. | ||
- | * Suprisingly fewer than expect unsubsribe requests. So far. | + | * Surprisingly fewer than expect unsubscribe requests so far. |
* We still anticipate more ANNOUNCE reductions due to MailMan automated handling of bounces. | * We still anticipate more ANNOUNCE reductions due to MailMan automated handling of bounces. | ||
* Already two new subscribers via the new process. | * Already two new subscribers via the new process. | ||
- | * Lots of non-subsriber submissions every day -- SPAM. | + | * Lots of non-subscriber submissions every day -- SPAM. |
- | * | + | |
* Weekly ANNOUNCE EVENTS mailing. | * Weekly ANNOUNCE EVENTS mailing. | ||
* Latest mailing sent out on MailMan list. Late Sunday evening, 29 July. | * Latest mailing sent out on MailMan list. Late Sunday evening, 29 July. | ||
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==== HOLIDAY - July 4 ==== | ==== HOLIDAY - July 4 ==== | ||
- | * Independence Day | + | * Independence Day |
==== SLACC - July 5 ==== | ==== SLACC - July 5 ==== | ||
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==== SLUUG - July 11 ==== | ==== SLUUG - July 11 ==== | ||
- | * Base: DSH - Distributed Shell by John Hodge. | + | * Base: DSH - Distributed Shell by John Hodge |
- | * Main: Basic GIMP Usage by Scott Nesler (confirmed, via Craig). | + | * Good, but only covered the AIX version for the most part. |
+ | * Generated good discussion on DISCUSS, including alternatives. | ||
+ | * Main: Basic GIMP Usage by Scott Nesler (confirmed, via Craig) | ||
+ | * Excellent. Everyone learned something new. | ||
+ | * Scott enjoyed presenting; wants to do more. | ||
==== SOLARIS - July 17 ==== | ==== SOLARIS - July 17 ==== | ||
* TOPIC: SMF - Service Management Facility by Bob Netherton | * TOPIC: SMF - Service Management Facility by Bob Netherton | ||
- | * | + | * Very interesting. Centered around satisfying startup dependencies. |
+ | * Bob Netherton was excellent as always. | ||
==== STLLUG - July 19 ==== | ==== STLLUG - July 19 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: Everything You (N)Ever Wanted to Know About HDTV by Craig Buchek. | + | * TOPIC: Everything You (N)Ever Wanted to Know About HDTV by Craig Buchek |
- | * | + | * Excellent. Tons of information covered in a short amount of time. |
+ | * Invitation mailed to ANNOUNCE the prior day seemed to bring in several new people. | ||
+ | * Presentation available at [[http://craigbuchek.com/presentations]] | ||
==== HZWLUG - July 24 ==== | ==== HZWLUG - July 24 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: Review updated HZWLUG Information CD-ROM Disc (Tentative) | + | * TOPIC: Review updated HZWLUG Information CD-ROM Disc by Stan Reichardt |
+ | * Went well. Stan did well, even without Carl there. | ||
* Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions | * Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions | ||
- | |||
==== SECURITY - July 25 ==== | ==== SECURITY - July 25 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: Continued Examination of Snort and BASE by Chris Byrd, CISSP, and Mark Buchanan. | + | * TOPIC: Continued Examination of Snort by Chris Byrd and Mark Buchanan |
- | * Excellent review & continuation of topic. | + | * Excellent review and continuation of topic. |
- | * Suggestion made to make Savvis primary meeting location, but no hands-on available in main conference room. | + | * Suggestion made to make Savvis primary meeting location. |
+ | * PRO: Room is available more than UMSL location. | ||
+ | * PRO: Nice space - main conference room. | ||
+ | * PRO: Free sodas. | ||
+ | * PRO: Gets Chris Byrd and Mark Buchanan more involved in leadership. | ||
+ | * CON: No hands-on available in main conference room. | ||
+ | * CON: Difficult to get into the building after 6:00. | ||
+ | * Clarence should make the final decision about moving. | ||
+ | * Carl will call Clarence. | ||
==== STCLUG - July 26 ==== | ==== STCLUG - July 26 ==== | ||
* TOPIC: Basic GIMP Usage by Scott Nesler | * TOPIC: Basic GIMP Usage by Scott Nesler | ||
- | * Updated a bit | + | * Updated a bit from SLUUG version, fewer mistakes. |
- | * | + | * Excellent once again. |
====== Presentation Schedule ====== | ====== Presentation Schedule ====== | ||
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==== SLACC - August 2 ==== | ==== SLACC - August 2 ==== | ||
* Linux Configuration Workshop - No presentation. | * Linux Configuration Workshop - No presentation. | ||
- | |||
==== SLUUG - August 8 ==== | ==== SLUUG - August 8 ==== | ||
- | * Base: SFTP by Carl Fitch (Tentataive) | + | * Base: SFTP by Carl Fitch |
- | * Main: APV (Advance Power Virtualization) Overview by John Hodge | + | * Main: APV (Advance POWER Virtualization) Overview by John Hodge |
- | + | * Alternative: Technology Since 1968 by Scott Granneman (via Gary) | |
- | + | ||
- | IMMEDIATE DECISON NEEDED!!! | + | |
- | + | ||
- | See this afternoon's e-mail to steercom | + | |
- | + | ||
- | 1. Scott Granneman is willing to present but is teaching in Sept & Oct. | + | |
- | 2. Does John want to do this Aug 8 or is he willing to move to Sept? (Solves our Sept problem.) | + | |
- | 3. Do we want Scott 2 weeks in a row? | + | |
- | 4. We need to change web-page & other publicity ASAP! | + | |
==== STLLUG - August 16 ==== | ==== STLLUG - August 16 ==== | ||
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==== SOLARIS - August 21 ==== | ==== SOLARIS - August 21 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: TBD | + | * TOPIC: TBD. Possibly work on installing (Open)Solaris, or DTrace presentation by Jeff Muse |
==== STCLUG - August 23 ==== | ==== STCLUG - August 23 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: TBD | + | * TOPIC: TBD. Possibly John Pitney. |
==== HZWLUG - August 28 ==== | ==== HZWLUG - August 28 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: TBD | + | * TOPIC: Whatever the newest person wants to talk about. |
- | * Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions | + | * Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions. |
==== SECURITY - August 29 ==== | ==== SECURITY - August 29 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: TBD | + | * TOPIC: TBD. |
===== September 2007 ===== | ===== September 2007 ===== | ||
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==== SLUUG - September 12 ==== | ==== SLUUG - September 12 ==== | ||
- | * Base: TBD | + | * Base: Rsyncing System Files with Root Permissions by Carl Fitch |
- | * TOPIC: TBD | + | * TOPIC: TBD. Possibly John Hodge or Scott Granneman. |
==== SOLARIS - September 18 ==== | ==== SOLARIS - September 18 ==== | ||
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===== October 2007 ===== | ===== October 2007 ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== St. Louis Business Expo - October 2 ==== | ||
+ | * At St. Charles Convention Center | ||
+ | * See [[http://www.sbmon.com/expo/ | http://sbmon.com/ expo ]] | ||
+ | * SLUUG will have a booth again. | ||
==== SLACC - October 4 ==== | ==== SLACC - October 4 ==== | ||
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==== STLLUG - October 18 ==== | ==== STLLUG - October 18 ==== | ||
* TOPIC: Lotus Notes (Client and Server) on Linux by Tom Bowman of TeamCentric (confirmed, via Craig) | * TOPIC: Lotus Notes (Client and Server) on Linux by Tom Bowman of TeamCentric (confirmed, via Craig) | ||
- | |||
- | ==== HZWLUG - October 23 ==== | ||
- | * TOPIC: TBD | ||
- | * Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions | ||
==== SECURITY - October 24 ==== | ==== SECURITY - October 24 ==== | ||
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==== STCLUG - October 25 ==== | ==== STCLUG - October 25 ==== | ||
+ | * TOPIC: Joomla by Mark Ward (confirmed, via Carl) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== HZWLUG - October 30 ==== | ||
* TOPIC: TBD | * TOPIC: TBD | ||
+ | * Plus other unstructured topics requested by Newbie questions | ||
+ | * On the 5th Tuesday because of Library schedule conflict. | ||
+ | |||
===== November 2007 ===== | ===== November 2007 ===== | ||
==== HOLIDAY - November 12 ==== | ==== HOLIDAY - November 12 ==== | ||
- | * Vetrans Day (Observed) | + | * Veterans Day (Observed) |
==== SLUUG - November 14 ==== | ==== SLUUG - November 14 ==== | ||
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==== STLLUG - November 15 ==== | ==== STLLUG - November 15 ==== | ||
* TOPIC: Genetics, DNA, Viruses, Bioinfomatics, etc. (part 2) by Robert Citek (tentative, via Craig) | * TOPIC: Genetics, DNA, Viruses, Bioinfomatics, etc. (part 2) by Robert Citek (tentative, via Craig) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== STCLUG - November 19 ==== | ||
+ | * NOTE: Date changed due to 4th Thursday falling on Thanksgiving. | ||
+ | * TOPIC: PHP-Nuke and other PHP Apps by Scott Nesler (confirmed, via Carl) | ||
==== HOLIDAY - November 22 === | ==== HOLIDAY - November 22 === | ||
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===== Potential Future Topics ===== | ===== Potential Future Topics ===== | ||
+ | * Scribus by Stan Reichardt. | ||
* Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (RHEL 5)- still looking for volunteer (via Craig). | * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (RHEL 5)- still looking for volunteer (via Craig). | ||
- | * CentOS Linux by Tim Dreste (Not in August or September. Tentative October, via stanr.) | + | * CentOS Linux by Tim Dreste (Tentatively October, via Stan.) |
* AIX 6 - due out later this year (about November, IBM via John Hodge) | * AIX 6 - due out later this year (about November, IBM via John Hodge) | ||
* Another presentation from Tom Bowman at TeamCentric Technologies (via Craig) | * Another presentation from Tom Bowman at TeamCentric Technologies (via Craig) | ||
- | * A cool history of tech since 1968 from Scott Granneman (via Gary). | + | * History of tech since 1968 from Scott Granneman (via Gary). |
- | * | + | * Building a modern kernel by Ed Howland. |
- | + | * Using git by Ed Howland. | |
- | From Ed Howland | + | * Linux(xBSD, etc) on Wireless. (Suggested by Ed Howland) |
- | Suggestions for upcoming topics for Steercom: | + | * Part 1: Theory and operation of wireless networks. |
- | + | * The 802.11 stack (relevant protocols.) | |
- | Building a modern kernel (probably been a long time since this has | + | * Descriptions of terms, expansion of alphabet soup. |
- | been touched.) | + | * Security (WEP, WPA, WPA2) |
- | Using git (maybe first since you need git to to the build - a two | + | * Network types (ad-hoc, infrastrucure.) |
- | parter or tutorial first. | + | * Modes (ad-hoc, managed, master, monitor.) |
- | + | * Packet Types (management, data frames. Beacons, probes.) | |
- | 2 Parter on Linux(xBSD, etc) on Wireless. | + | * Part 2: Practical Linux Wireless configuration. |
- | 1. Theory and operation of wireless networks. | + | * Cards, compatiblity. |
- | The 802.11 stack (relevant protocols.) | + | * NDISWrapper and native (devicescape stack.) |
- | Descriptions of terms, expansion of alphabet soup. | + | * Drivers |
- | Security (WEP,WPA, WPA2) | + | * Tools (using wpa_supplicant.) |
- | Network types (ad-hoc, infrastrucure.) | + | * Network Monitor |
- | Modes (ad-hoc, managed, master, monitor.) | + | * Wireshark sniffing. |
- | Packet Types (management, data frames. Beacons, probes.) | + | |
- | 2. Practical Linux Wireless configuration. | + | |
- | Cards, compatiblity. | + | |
- | NDISWrapper and native (devicescape stack.) | + | |
- | Drivers | + | |
- | Tools (using wpa_supplicant.) Network Monitor | + | |
- | Wireshark sniffing. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | I see the wireless as being done by 2 people on 2 nights (say in the | + | |
- | same month at the SLUUG and StlLinux meetings. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Ed | + | |
====== Sponsorships ====== | ====== Sponsorships ====== | ||
* No change from last month. | * No change from last month. | ||
- | * Recognition of extended membership levels has not yet been done. | ||
- | * Craig and Stan to work on membership levels on August 1. | ||
* Effort should be directed to find new sponsors. | * Effort should be directed to find new sponsors. | ||
* No effort means no new sponsors. | * No effort means no new sponsors. | ||
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* Confirmed that we will not be using "sudo" on new sysems. | * Confirmed that we will not be using "sudo" on new sysems. | ||
* Set new root passwords on BUD and BUDLIGHT. | * Set new root passwords on BUD and BUDLIGHT. | ||
- | * Sent notice of change out to SYSADMIN list. | + | * Sent notice of password change out to SYSADMIN list. |
- | * Set up cron job to dun us to change it every 6 months. | + | * Set up cron job to dun us to change password every 6 months. |
- | * | + | |
====== Server Migration Project ====== | ====== Server Migration Project ====== | ||
- | * Carl F., Craig B., Mike Knight and Stan R. met on July 25 | + | * Carl, Craig, Stan, and Mike Knight met on July 25 to work on the new servers. |
- | * Migrate ANNOUNCE. | + | * Migrated ANNOUNCE list. |
- | * Fix problem with mailing list archive listings. | + | * Fixed problem with mailing list archive listings. |
- | * Correct mailing list pages to point to new archives. | + | * Corrected mailing list pages to point to new archives. |
- | * Fix problem Phil reported with mailing list passwords. | + | * Fixed problem Phil reported with mailing list passwords. |
- | + | * Added mailx to allow sending email via the 'mail' command. | |
- | * Things To Do: | + | * Got cron job working, to tell us when we need to update packages. |
- | * ??? Consolidated TLS configurations. | + | * Upgraded to most recent version of DokuWiki. |
- | * ??? Set up cron job about submitting annual report. | + | * Got SASL working, so authenticated users can send out emails. |
- | * ??? Make sure docs are up to date. | + | * Started documenting client email configurations, to help users migrate. |
- | * ??? Start migrating individual users. | + | * See [[../users]] page. |
- | * ??? All web access (except users) moved to Bud. | + | * It was suggested that the Mail Clients sections be split out to separate pages to reduce overall size. |
- | * ??? Load Apachie mod_usrdir to allow ~/user home pages | + | |
- | * Carl was going to rebuild Budlight. | + | * Work left to do: |
+ | * Make sure docs are up to date. | ||
+ | * Add documentation telling users how to configure mail clients to use Bud. | ||
+ | * Start migrating individual users. | ||
+ | * Make sure we have documentation on what we need to migrate. | ||
+ | * Rebuild Budlight. | ||
+ | * Carl may rebuild using virtual machines. | ||
* Get offsite backups working. | * Get offsite backups working. | ||
+ | * Put SSH host keys on web page. | ||
+ | * Work with Ed Wehner to migrate gateway-l and archrivals lists. | ||
+ | * Migrate USERS mailing list. | ||
+ | * Document changes to PAM to correct MAIL variable. (Craig) | ||
====== Website Library ====== | ====== Website Library ====== | ||
- | * Stan R. and Ted P. | + | * Stan R. and Ted P. |
* Partial migration from Dark to Bud sufficient to start loading presentations. | * Partial migration from Dark to Bud sufficient to start loading presentations. | ||
* Migration means that we can start making real progress each month. | * Migration means that we can start making real progress each month. | ||
* No routine presentation uploads yet. | * No routine presentation uploads yet. | ||
* Each website has skeleton presentation page listing topics given to date. | * Each website has skeleton presentation page listing topics given to date. | ||
- | * | ||
====== SLACC as a SIG ====== | ====== SLACC as a SIG ====== | ||
- | * Carl was to speak with Noel about moving the SLACC.com domain website. | + | * Carl spoke with Noel about moving the SLACC.com domain website. |
- | * | + | * Yes. Carl to follow up. |
- | + | ||
- | ====== Domain Renewal ====== | + | |
- | * ?? DONE ?? | + | |
- | * ?? The SLUUG.ORG domain was to expire on July 10. | + | |
- | * ?? Gary Meyer renewed it on July 8. | + | |
- | * ?? Put the charges on his credit card, to be reimbursed by SLUUG. | + | |
- | * ?? WHOIS query now shows expiration date of 10-Jul-2008. | + | |
- | * ?? As usual, Dotster's automated renewal did not work. | + | |
- | * ?? Partly due to credit card expiring. | + | |
- | * ?? Partly due to auto-renewal not working right after updating credit card info. | + | |
- | * ?? Craig suggested that we manually renew from now on, and not rely on auto-renewal. | + | |
- | * ?? Note that it is SLUUG's policy to only renew one year at a time. | + | |
- | * ?? So we don't lose organizational knowledge of how to do it. | + | |
====== Event at EPC ====== | ====== Event at EPC ====== | ||
* August 3-5 is Missouri's tax holiday, which includes computers. | * August 3-5 is Missouri's tax holiday, which includes computers. | ||
* EPC is having a big sale on August 4. | * EPC is having a big sale on August 4. | ||
- | * We'd like to have some SLUUG folks demonstrate applications. | + | * We will have some SLUUG folks demonstrating applications. |
- | * Carl was to contact EPC about printing brochures for us to hand out. | + | * Blurb was put in this week's ANNOUNCE about Linux Demonstration Table at EPC. |
- | * Blurb put in this week's ANNOUNCE about Linux Demonstration Table at EPC | + | * Will focus on how to use GNU/Linux and Open Source applications. |
- | * | + | * Setup from 4-6 PM on Friday August 3. |
+ | * EPC will print some brochures for us to hand out. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Membership (and Shell Accounts) ====== | ||
+ | * Stan and Craig met earlier on August 1 to work out membership issues. | ||
+ | * See the wiki [[../membership]] page. | ||
+ | * Those present read through the write-up on the wiki page. | ||
+ | * Recommendations from the group: | ||
+ | * Make it clear that the primary benefit is to support the group. | ||
+ | * Give away an item (from [[http://www.cafepress.com/sluug | our CafePress page]]) for each level | ||
+ | * Platinum level - golf shirt | ||
+ | * Gold level - t-shirt, mug, or baseball cap | ||
+ | * Silver level - bumper sticker (excluding the $10 level) | ||
+ | * No longer need to follow July - June billing cycle. | ||
+ | * Each member will renew 1 year from their start date. | ||
+ | * Craig to rework the membership page a bit. | ||
+ | * Will post URL to STEERCOM for confirmation/vote. | ||
+ | * Carl will spend $150 to buy membership gifts to have on-hand. | ||
+ | * Unanimous support from committee to spend this amount. | ||
+ | * Membership drive will start in September. | ||
+ | * After that point, Stan will add CafePress link to SLUUG web site. | ||
+ | * We talked about making the logos that Scott Nesler made official logos. | ||
+ | * Will post URLs to options on STEERCOM, and vote on them there. | ||
+ | * NOTE: Membership sign-ups must include form with user info. | ||
====== Publicity Handouts ====== | ====== Publicity Handouts ====== | ||
- | * Craig and Stan were to meet on the morning of August 1st. | + | * Craig and Stan met earlier on August 1 to work on handouts. |
- | * Work out membership issues. | + | * Reviewed and mapped out improvements to the brochures we have. |
- | * Document membership levels. | + | * Decided to include a page telling when/where all our meetings are. (Craig working on) |
- | * Improve the brochures we have. | + | * Stan had previously created a St. Charles LUG brochure on GNU/Linux resources. |
- | * Develop a Newbie packet. | + | |
- | * | + | |
- | + | ||
- | * Stan created St. Charles LUG brochure on GNU/Linux resources. | + | |
* Added link to PDF on [[http://www.sluug.org/resources/handouts/ | SLUUG Handouts]] web page. | * Added link to PDF on [[http://www.sluug.org/resources/handouts/ | SLUUG Handouts]] web page. | ||
* Will add link to PDF on STCLUG web page. | * Will add link to PDF on STCLUG web page. | ||
- | * | ||
- | |||
* Need about 200 copies of all brochures. | * Need about 200 copies of all brochures. | ||
* Carl was to ask EPC to print 200 copies of each. | * Carl was to ask EPC to print 200 copies of each. | ||
- | * After event at EPC we should ask for volunteer on DISCUSS to print balance. | + | * After event at EPC we should ask for volunteer on DISCUSS to print any shortages. |
- | * | + | |
- | + | ||
- | ====== Shell Account Renewals ====== | + | |
- | * Shell account renewal cycle for July 2007 to June 2008. | + | |
- | * Membership issues to be completed by Craig and Stan on August 1. | + | |
- | * This will likely push our cycle back 1 month. | + | |
- | * Then treasurer will send out notices and bills, etc. | + | |
- | * | + | |
====== Other Old Business ====== | ====== Other Old Business ====== | ||
- | * ?? Craig delivered 2 Sun Netra T1/105 (1U) boxes to Jeff Muse. | + | * Gary has an additional (E250?) Sun box to put into production for our members to access. |
- | * ?? Solaris SIG should do install Solaris (or other OSes) on them and install them at Primary. | + | |
- | * | + | |
====== New Business ====== | ====== New Business ====== | ||
- | * Anything? | + | * Lee suggested dropping the merchant account, to save $60/yr. |
- | * | + | * We're not sure if we want to accept credit cards for membership drive. |
+ | * We'll wait a couple months to see if membership drive makes keeping it worthwhile. | ||
+ | * Jeff has an RS/6000 to get rid of. | ||
+ | * 300 MHz, 512 MB, 18 GB+36 GB drives | ||
+ | * Has PCI bus, so will run AIX 5.3. | ||
+ | * Tower system. | ||
+ | * Would be a good system to use once we retire Michelob and/or Dark. | ||
+ | * We don't have space otherwise. | ||
+ | * Jeff would be willing to build it with AIX 5.3 if someone has CDs. | ||
+ | * Currently running AIX 5.1. | ||
+ | * If Jeff can get assistance from others, we can use it. | ||
====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ====== Follow-up and Action Items ====== | ||
- | * Somebody - Something | + | * Carl - Follow up with John Hodge to determine if he wants to postpone presentation. |
- | * | + | * Carl - Call Noel about transferring SLACC.com domain. |
+ | * Carl - Rebuild Budlight. | ||
+ | * Carl - Lead effort at EPC. | ||
+ | * Carl - Buy $150 of membership gifts from CafePress to have on-hand. | ||
+ | * Carl - Split out Mail Clients pages on users wiki document. | ||
+ | * Craig - Write up brochures on meetings. | ||
+ | * Craig - Fix up membership page, per recommendations. | ||
+ | * Post URL to STEERCOM for confirmation/vote. | ||
+ | * Craig - Print minutes for any months missing from secretary folder. | ||
+ | * Craig - Work on finishing server builds. | ||
+ | * Jeff - Seek assistance from AIX gurus to see if we want to set up his box. | ||
+ | * Stan - Work on updating brochures on membership issues. | ||
+ | * Lee - Consider online database for membership applications/renewals. |