Minutes from Meeting about Ubuntu Monthly Meeting - April 2016 Convened at 2016-04-26 18:30:21.992991 by chesedo in #ubuntu-za on freenode Minutes ======= [18:30:21] STARTED (chesedo) [18:30:30] TOPIC: Welcoming and Introduction (chesedo) [18:33:59] TOPIC: Review minutes of previous meeting (chesedo) [18:36:38] AGREED: No one has an issue with previous minutes (chesedo) [18:36:46] TOPIC: Plans for 2016 (chesedo) [18:42:26] TOPIC: Ubuntu for Hope (chesedo) [18:54:16] AGREED: Ubuntu for Hope needs more volunteers like with website (chesedo) [18:54:31] TOPIC: Events (chesedo) [18:59:56] TOPIC: Miscellaneous (chesedo) [19:16:33] TOPIC: DebConf volunteers (chesedo) [19:25:43] IDEA: Look into the logs to find info on Cpt installFest (chesedo) [19:32:17] TOPIC: Elect chairperson for next meeting (chesedo) [19:38:44] AGREED: inetpro or magespawn to chair next meeting (chesedo) [19:38:57] TOPIC: Next meeting (chesedo) [19:39:05] AGREED: Next meeting is 24 May 2016 @ 20:30 (chesedo) [19:39:44] ENDED (chesedo) Present ======= * Raoul Snyman (superfly) * Jan Greeff (Langjan) * William Kinghorn (williamk) * Greg Eames (magespawn) * Karl Fischer (kmf) * Pieter Engelbrecht (chesedo) * Name Surname (Kilos) * Gustav H Meyer (inetpro) * qwebirc45832 * Jeandre le roux (theblazehen) * melodie * Kyle Robbertze (paddatrapper) * Hiren (magellanic) * magespaw1 * Jaco Stroebel (gremble) * late (nlsthzn) * Greg Senye (rwbx) Raw Log ======= [18:30:21] Maaz: start meeting about Ubuntu Monthly Meeting - April 2016 [18:30:21] * Maaz gets out his memo-pad and cracks his knuckles [18:30:26] Maaz: I am Gustav H Meyer [18:30:26] inetpro: Okay [18:30:30] Maaz: topic Welcoming and Introduction [18:30:30] Current Topic: Welcoming and Introduction [18:30:35] Maaz: I am Raoul Snyman [18:30:35] superfly: Righto [18:30:36] Welcome all and thanks for joining in on our meeting this evening [18:30:38] Maaz, I am Jaco Stroebel [18:30:38] gremble: Righto [18:30:42] Kilos: i had to go afk to root android phone.. [18:30:44] Maaz I am Greg Eames [18:30:44] magespawn: Yessir [18:30:44] Maaz I am Miles Sharpe [18:30:44] Kilos: Yessir [18:30:49] Our bot Maaz will do the minutes as usual so please introduce yourselves to him using `Maaz: I am ` eg. [18:31:00] Maaz: I am Pieter Engelbrecht [18:31:00] chesedo: Righto [18:31:02] Maaz I am William Kinghorn [18:31:02] williamk: Sure [18:31:08] Maaz: I am Kyle Robbertze [18:31:08] paddatrapper: Yessir [18:31:23] Maaz I am Jeandre le roux [18:31:23] theblazehen: Alrighty [18:31:28] Maaz: I am Greg Senye [18:31:28] rwbx: Yessir [18:31:29] oh and welcome all new commers like paddatrapper rwbx [18:31:38] Maaz: I am Karl Fischer [18:31:38] kmf: Okay [18:31:44] Today's meeting agenda can be found at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ZATeam/Meetings/20160426 [18:31:53] any last minute changes can be suggested now [18:32:06] [18:32:30] welcome paddatrapper! [18:32:30] anyone else here for the first time? [18:32:54] hey. Thanks! [18:32:58] [18:33:05] all happy with the agenda? [18:33:05] Yep me... [18:33:09] Wolfeyes has fallen asleep i think [18:33:11] inetpro: ^^ [18:33:17] hi melodie [18:33:25] chesedo: +1 [18:33:27] join our meeting [18:33:32] Kilos: I can't stay, my phone is keeping mis truoble awake. highlight me if you need me, I'll hear my PC [18:33:42] inetpro: meaning rwbx is also new [18:33:44] Maaz: I am Jan Greeff [18:33:44] Langjan: Sure [18:33:45] wil do superfly [18:33:59] Maaz: topic Review minutes of previous meeting [18:33:59] Current Topic: Review minutes of previous meeting [18:34:07] the last meeting's minutes is at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ZATeam/Meetings/20160322 [18:34:08] hello Kilos inetpro superfly and everyone! [18:34:08] ahh, welcome rwbx as well! [18:34:16] hhow is everybody? [18:34:17] It might be a good idea to go over it [18:34:27] hi melodie [18:34:31] inetpro: Thanks [18:34:35] always nice to see the new faces, hope you guys stick around [18:34:35] good ty melodie [18:34:38] he Kilos ! [18:34:54] do you have lugs from Burkina Faso now? [18:35:09] does anyone have something they want to raise from the last meeting? [18:35:15] melodie join ##kilos [18:35:20] I sent Ubuntu Malinux there, with someone who develops a culture of spirulina [18:35:22] meeting underway here [18:35:40] +1 [18:36:21] [18:36:38] Maaz: agreed No one has an issue with previous minutes [18:36:38] Agreed: No one has an issue with previous minutes [18:36:46] Maaz: topic Plans for 2016 [18:36:46] Current Topic: Plans for 2016 [18:37:11] is there anyone needing help signing up for something or with Ubuntu membership? [18:38:02] oh kmf +1?? [18:38:30] What exactly is Ubuntu Membership? [18:38:36] chesedo: +1 for the agreeing with minutes [18:38:45] Kilos: ^^ [18:38:50] look at my ip address paddatrapper [18:38:53] kmf: oky [18:39:02] Kilos: Ah ok will do [18:39:22] do you see hosts in your irc client [18:39:23] lol paddatrapper I think Kilos means his cloak [18:39:41] paddatrapper, It means you get an ubuntu email adress and cloak [18:39:43] yes sorry i meant my cloak [18:39:48] It also comes with a few other perks [18:39:58] Yeah I see. Cool [18:39:59] [18:40:12] you get a certificate signed by mark [18:40:16] https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership [18:40:16] Don't see hosts, but nothing a /whois can't fix [18:40:24] * chesedo hopes he is not going to fast today... [18:40:28] and resposibilities and duties [18:40:55] only if you get pushed into them magespawn [18:41:16] paddatrapper: you interested in it? [18:41:20] please forgive the spelling, i am on my phone [18:41:26] np [18:41:49] Curious, think I need to get Ubuntu on a couple more devices before I look at it seriously [18:42:04] paddatrapper: right, np [18:42:14] * chesedo does not have it either [18:42:20] so moving on [18:42:26] Maaz: topic Ubuntu for Hope [18:42:26] Current Topic: Ubuntu for Hope [18:42:41] [18:42:43] kmf shout [18:42:45] The launch day for Ubuntu for Hope is tomorrow 10am at Pretoria National Botanical Garden - hope to see some of you there [18:42:48] hi qwebirc45832 [18:43:02] it's gonna be fun :D [18:43:13] https://www.facebook.com/events/1085897771430392/ [18:43:13] you can see more at https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/co5cg53j2uoqs1nllma9h1u729s [18:43:18] :D [18:43:37] cool beans [18:43:41] kmf: what should one bring with? [18:43:51] picnic things ... [18:43:57] is there lots of people going [18:44:11] food, something to drink, something to sit on ... [18:44:30] great, and any entrance fees? [18:44:37] kmf : hope you guys are going to take pics and vids to share with us [18:44:39] magespawn nope just me and chesedo so far ... my family and some friends are also coming [18:44:59] yes kmf pics are a must [18:45:00] Looks great, unfortunately I need to go the other way, to Polokwane [18:45:08] oh and anything for the RP? [18:45:08] and chesedo a write up [18:45:34] Kilos: i'll write on a tree, yes :P [18:45:37] this is an ubuntu-za event [18:45:37] Entrance to the Gardens: [18:45:38] Adults: R30 - Students: R18 - Children: R14 -Under 6 years: Free [18:45:55] Pensioners? [18:46:13] P on a Tree...lmga [18:46:15] ballies should be free like kids [18:46:17] Langjan not sure ... [18:46:29] kmf: I would love to be there but unfortunately I can't make it [18:46:29] what happens on a release party anyway? [18:46:33] under 60 and over 66 [18:46:34] lol @Langjan [18:46:43] 6 [18:46:54] 64 [18:46:58] +1 [18:47:05] u6 and O 66 [18:47:14] you still umfaan [18:47:14] ai! [18:47:14] Langjan: SA Senior Citizens (with ID): Free Tues [18:47:35] what is a senior citizen [18:47:55] Old people [18:47:55] Sounds awesome, maybe another time since, I'm in another province and all.. [18:47:58] kmf: any other news on the project like logo and website? [18:48:01] one that breaks everything [18:48:07] Kilos, [18:48:14] what age is classed as old man [18:48:34] 64 [18:48:35] 'over 60 [18:48:39] lol [18:48:42] chesedo ... https://ubuntuforhope.org/ [18:49:09] kmf: nice... [18:49:50] Great project, perhaps to partner with Volkshulp, they do the same but for oldies [18:50:13] I would like some likes https://www.facebook.com/Ubuntu-for-Hope-1117317621653050/ ;) [18:50:57] Facebook peeps ^^ [18:51:07] i'll tell a few friends to like and share.. [18:51:56] is there anything else for the project that we need to cover for the meeting? [18:52:13] kmf done [18:52:22] Kilos: thanks [18:52:48] chesedo: we always needs some more volunteers :) especially for the website [18:53:07] kmf, noted... [18:53:24] kmf i'll have a look and let you know [18:53:35] * chesedo hoped to do something this week, still have to finish an assignment [18:53:48] [18:53:57] wb inetpro [18:54:16] Maaz: agreed Ubuntu for Hope needs more volunteers like with website [18:54:16] Agreed: Ubuntu for Hope needs more volunteers like with website [18:54:31] Maaz: topic Events [18:54:31] Current Topic: Events [18:54:53] no known events happened last month [18:54:55] ubuntu for hope release is an event [18:55:16] and we need to try have some release parties [18:55:19] kmf: will we still be going the nikola route [18:55:30] Kilos: yes it is [18:55:34] chesedo: ... you decision [18:55:42] s/you/your [18:55:44] kmf: ok [18:56:02] magespawn: seems like options are open ^^ [18:56:09] aslong as the code is here https://gitlab.com/groups/ubuntuforhope [18:56:45] superfly: you open? [18:56:46] cool beans, i will make some time for it [18:56:53] is the event only gonna be in jhb? are there any plans to move out to other areas or provinces? [18:57:06] kmf: right [18:57:20] hopefully it will grow from here rwbx [18:57:32] rwbx: we are just starting and hope to grow it [18:57:45] Kilos: glad to hear that [18:58:14] definitely would be great to see it grow [18:58:33] so if people needs access for the project just request it from kmf chesedo superfly inetpro [18:58:34] * chesedo wants to go on to debConf but has to wait for superfly [18:58:44] chesedo is it nikola and bazaar [18:59:05] Kilos: it will be nikola and gitlab [18:59:12] ok [18:59:14] ... or can be [18:59:55] will skip debConf until fly is ready... [18:59:56] Maaz: topic Miscellaneous [18:59:56] Current Topic: Miscellaneous [19:00:44] our main thing here is currently the education program from williamk [19:00:45] hmm... why hasnt tumbleweed joined us [19:01:11] and kmf also seems to be in the know how of it... [19:01:34] williamk paddatrapper and rwbx can tell you more about another guy also doing something similar [19:01:49] qwebirc45832 welcome to ubuntu-za [19:01:56] feel free to join in [19:02:10] * chesedo can last remember something about figuring out which material will be best to use [19:02:28] Well there was a post on /r/SouthAfrica on reddit looking for a way to help underprivileged High School students learn how to program/use linux [19:02:33] kmf, I invited about 150 FB friends to like ubuntu [19:02:55] Langjan and did they? [19:03:23] the link - https://www.reddit.com/r/southafrica/comments/4gh9ju/how_to_start_free_program_to_help_underprivileged/ [19:03:24] Ive seen a few come thro [19:03:43] The OP was netscape101, unfortunately I haven't been able to get in contact with him, though several messages through comments and direct messages were left for him [19:04:05] ty paddatrapper [19:04:10] ty for the effort paddatrapper [19:04:19] hopefullyy we can get them together [19:04:23] Langjan: thanks :) [19:04:32] melodie :D [19:05:00] yip, i am still trying to wrap my head around it... [19:05:29] williamk ping [19:05:37] hi kmf [19:05:44] you gotta keep up [19:06:04] hi all, the cpt installfest, what's the status around that? [19:06:06] no multitasking meeting times [19:06:18] hi magellanic [19:06:29] you wanna login with Maaz ? [19:06:40] I can't remember how :D [19:06:57] Maaz I am Name Surname [19:06:57] Kilos: Alrighty [19:07:03] Maaz, I am late [19:07:03] nlsthzn: Sure [19:07:05] ai! [19:07:05] :p [19:07:16] maaz I am Hiren [19:07:16] magellanic: Alrighty [19:07:17] magespawn: i have no idea, maybe Kilos or so knows [19:07:38] sorry magellanic ^^ [19:07:40] knows what [19:07:44] ah [19:08:20] Kilos : I am still here [19:08:20] there is an installfest for bandwidth barn mentioned on the agenda, I was just wondering about that [19:08:32] i havent heard about an installfest down there [19:08:51] nlsthzn: you might want to overrite your 'i am' as maaz remembers the last one :D [19:09:17] Kilos: it has been on since last year [19:09:26] oh hehe [19:09:27] what's the installfest about, for those of us out of the loop? [19:09:39] yes but i havent heard of anyone planning it [19:09:39] oh that is fine chesedo ... sometimes I do things on purpose... sometimes... [19:10:18] oh that sounds like me nlsthzn... though only sometimes... :P [19:10:27] ;D [19:10:31] rwbx its a get together where peeps can bring pcs and have ubuntu installed for them [19:10:35] rwbx : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_user_group#Installfests [19:11:13] chesedo: sorry, couldn't leave without waking the little lady up, she seems to be settled now though [19:11:23] Thanks for the info Kilos and williamk.. [19:11:42] magespawn: seems like we might have to go through the logs to get an answer there... [19:11:55] superfly: right will switch to debConf soon [19:12:09] chesedo: sorry? [19:12:19] agh, sorry magellanic again ^^ [19:12:23] lol [19:12:45] mage is failling me tonight magespawn [19:13:14] np [19:13:22] Kilos: any update on Lugs involvement? [19:13:41] very little chesedo [19:14:02] lugs seems to be falling apart as well [19:14:08] or just too busy [19:14:29] that's understandable [19:14:41] superfly being second contact do you order the xenial sticks if maia cant [19:15:00] we need to order soon i think [19:15:12] poke maia [19:15:14] ill ask maia [19:15:16] ok [19:15:40] all ok if we move on? [19:16:33] Maaz: topic DebConf volunteers [19:16:33] Current Topic: DebConf volunteers [19:16:59] superfly: any update that you might want to share? [19:17:42] I know Cryterion and Vince-0 might have signed up for volunteering... [19:17:50] I don't really have much to say other than we need more local sponsors (see if your company is willing to be a Bronze Sponsor - only R20,000), and more local volunteers who can spend time with some admin-y stuff [19:18:01] Where do I stand in line for a few 16.04 sticks? [19:18:17] we need folks to help with the bursaries team most of all at the moment, I think [19:18:28] What does that entail? [19:18:29] Blegh. I would like to volunteer for DebConf but too far haha [19:18:31] and I'd appreciate a backup for the web team, if anyone knows CSS well [19:18:33] when they come ill ask for quite a few Langjan [19:18:45] thks Kilos [19:18:53] anything that can be done remotely superfly ? [19:19:05] superfly: css... now that is something i would like to help with [19:19:26] magespawn: yes, most of us are currently working remotely [19:19:29] i can stick my oar in there too [19:19:30] superfly: is the IRC channel best medium for communication? [19:19:40] chesedo: IRC and mailing list [19:19:47] #debconf-team on OFTC [19:20:10] and debconf-team@lists.debconf.org [19:20:54] paddatrapper: are you asking about the conf? [19:21:07] superfly ... I brought it with Marketing again today (sponsorship) [19:21:21] Yes, I'd like t help, though CSS is not my stron point [19:21:23] kmf: great! [19:21:37] paddatrapper: can you help out when it's happening? like on the ground? [19:21:41] cool beans suoerfly, i will see where i can help [19:21:48] superfly: the CEO is also aware [19:21:49] Maaz debconf is #debconf-team and debconf-team@lists.debconf.org [19:21:49] Kilos: I already know stuff about debconf [19:21:50] I know we'll need volunteers for front-desk, video team, etc [19:21:59] ai! [19:22:02] kmf: great [19:22:37] superfly: add me on for on the ground assistance [19:22:54] superfly: I'd be more that happy helping with video - I have 6 years live sound experience and been working video for about the same [19:23:08] wow, great magellanic [19:23:12] paddatrapper, magellanic: best would be to sign up to the mailing list and tell folks on there [19:23:14] oh and paddatrapper [19:23:23] okay will do [19:23:33] will do [19:23:42] * chesedo sees things there might be coming together... getting excited [19:24:46] [19:25:11] wb rwbx [19:25:15] anything that I might have missed for the meeting guys? [19:25:21] and before I forget [19:25:41] just one query [19:25:41] superfly : I am going to be in CT visiting my brother, not sure which days I will be able to attend, I have already registered [19:25:43] Maaz: idea Look into the logs to find info on Cpt installFest [19:25:43] Idea recorded: Look into the logs to find info on Cpt installFest [19:25:52] is trello still an item with us [19:25:58] Kilos: my bad Xorg crashed during system update.. [19:26:13] * inetpro needs a sjambok [19:26:18] When I know which days i will be able to attend, then i will volunteer [19:26:20] Kilos: waar's daai ding? [19:26:22] lol [19:26:30] inetpro you have mine still [19:26:41] hmm... [19:26:45] Kilos: you trying to get past the cleanup? [19:26:50] your friend hibana hid it [19:27:17] nope chesedo is trello still a thing with us [19:27:34] * chesedo thinks we will need something to stay organised with tasks and ideas [19:27:37] does anyone still use it [19:27:50] sorry guys... instability issues here [19:27:51] just asking [19:28:31] inetpro ice pack to the back of the head helps [19:29:04] we may actually be able to have our g+, twitter ,etc events more on time if we did... as i keep forgeting about them [19:29:54] then we must use it [19:30:04] its just rusting my pc here [19:30:05] yip... [19:30:28] poke the pro [19:30:36] he is getting slack [19:31:04] Kilos: you still going to clean it up? [19:31:14] clean what up [19:31:17] trello? [19:31:19] trello [19:31:28] oh my [19:31:37] * chesedo sees time is moving past [19:31:40] inetpro ping [19:31:47] fixit [19:31:58] moving on while we sort it [19:31:58] trello is expensive for bandwitdth, Kilos you don't have much bandwidth yet, right? [19:32:17] Maaz: topic Elect chairperson for next meeting [19:32:17] Current Topic: Elect chairperson for next meeting [19:32:18] yes melodie [19:32:28] * Kilos votes chesedo [19:32:53] Kilos: chesedo won't be attending... have exam next day... [19:33:07] oh my [19:33:07] ... unless the schedule changes [19:33:17] inetpro +1 [19:33:29] he is the backup [19:33:47] and always the fly [19:33:59] inetpro or superfly: you open for next meeting chair? [19:34:14] and as a last resort there is Kilos :P [19:34:17] negative [19:34:53] nope i cant sit in the hotseat [19:35:00] bum too sensitive [19:35:10] inetpro then [19:35:15] hmm, ok... maybe someone wants to give it a go? [19:35:37] put down inetpro [19:35:49] gremble theblazehen magespawn ^^ [19:35:57] he has a month to organise things so he has timne [19:36:17] Kilos: maybe in a bit... [19:36:39] * chesedo goes to check what he said in last meeting [19:36:40] +1 for chesedo [19:36:41] I am not even good at attending meetings. Nevermind chairing. That will be a no from me, thanks/ [19:36:44] it has been awhile [19:36:54] lol [19:37:06] oh ya magespawn [19:37:55] magespawn: you up for it.. unless pro takes? [19:38:02] ... +1 for inetpro [19:38:16] i will be moving and starting a new job in between, i will be the second [19:38:27] +1 for inetpro [19:38:30] brr ok [19:38:44] Maaz: agreed inetpro or magespawn to chair next meeting [19:38:44] Agreed: inetpro or magespawn to chair next meeting [19:38:57] Maaz: topic Next meeting [19:38:57] Current Topic: Next meeting [19:39:05] Maaz: agreed Next meeting is 24 May 2016 @ 20:30 [19:39:05] Agreed: Next meeting is 24 May 2016 @ 20:30 [19:39:25] and that's it... thank you all for attending [19:39:39] and sorry for running late [19:39:41] awesome [19:39:44] ty for chairing chesedo excelent job [19:39:44] Maaz: end meeting