Ironically, he who wrote this was not in the installfest meeting Sunday... :) On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, wrote: > > Your having people sign a waiver when the enter the installfest? > > I missed this comment that is embedded below : "But I really DO NOT > appreciate when the ones that don't pull the weight are trying to tell the > ones who pull the wait what to do!!" > > Back to lurking mode > > > On 2014-08-19 14:08, Walter Mack wrote: > >> A couple of comments: >> >> from the HOWTO: >> _____________________________ >> Roles: >> >> People involved in an installfest will assume one or more of the >> following roles >> >> coordinator >> >> contact for all other participants --> TODD >> host >> >> has the connection to the location -->TODD >> receptionist >> >> * >> >> greets people as they come in, gives them a name tag and has them >> sign a waiver >> * >> >> can direct people to the restrooms, the nearest computer store >> * >> >> orders food and beverages >> >> tier 1 support >> >> people who are knowledgeable about Linux and are willing to share >> their knowledge and provide hands-on assistance to users --> TODD and >> others >> tier 2 support >> >> sets up and maintains network hardware and services (DNS, DHCP), >> mirrors of Linux distributions --> TODD >> ___________________________ >> during installfest (everyting done by TODD) >> >> 3.1.3. ADMINISTRATION >> >> Linux distributions (distros) >> >> Make sure that you will have several copies of the latest versions of >> the major Linux distributions available on CD. To learn which >> distributions to make available, please do a little research on the >> Web sites listed in the appendix of this document. installfest server >> >> You may want to consider setting up a server for: >> >> * >> >> DNS >> * >> >> DHCP >> * >> >> mirrors of distributions >> >> You should provide multiple methods of accessing the distributions on >> the server: >> >> * >> >> FTP >> * >> >> rcp >> * >> >> HTTP >> * >> >> CD burning >> * >> >> NFS >> >> _____________________________ >> networking equipment >> >> someone will need to bring network switches and cables -->TODD >> signage >> >> You should have a few signs posted to help people find their way >> around the location and provide other information. -->TODD >> >> The people who run the fest need to be at the location at least one >> hour before the fest is to begin. They will need time to set up the >> network, installfest server, power system, signage, etc. --TODD >> >> Make sure that all areas are cleaned up because you may want to use >> the location again and you do not want to give the location owner a >> bad impression. Look for: items people have forgotten, items that >> people brought as "give aways", drink cans and cups. -->TODD and >> others (and I see a lot of people JUST STANDING AROUND HAVING AN >> OPINION). >> >> Does this look like a pattern? >> >> I think its easy to have pie in the sky ideas of how to do this >> better. I'm also convinced that there are plenty of things we can do >> better. But I really DO NOT appreciate when the ones that don't pull >> the weight are trying to tell the ones who pull the wait what to do!! >> >> I usually consider myself well tempered, but this discussion is >> getting to me. >> >> On 08/18/2014 10:16 PM, Kaoru Wilbur wrote: >> >> So, after the installfest conversation in PLUG IRC yesterday >>> regarding installfest matters, I noticed that a lot of the items >>> discussed are actually guidelines already presented in the Linux >>> Installfest HOWTO. >>> >>> Many improvements to the PLUG Installfest can be made by following >>> these guidelines. >>> >>> Why are we beating a dead horse... >>> >>> Many of these items are part of the HOWTO already. >>> >>> I propose the Linux Installfest HOWTO be used as a guide for >>> discussion and installfests. Has everyone had a chance to look these >>> over? >>> Can we agree to use the HOWTO as a guideline? >>> >>> I believe these installfest items will be on the table for >>> discussion tomorrow evening. Is that correct? >>> >>> If so, I will be attending but not exactly at 7pm. You can either >>> fill me in or wait. I'm thinking 8ish at the latest. >>> >>> As far as I am concerned, I think one thing we can improve and >>> hopefully agree upon is following the installfest HOWTO as a >>> guideline. >>> >>> See you tomorrow!!! >>> >>> :) >>> >>> Marcia >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss [1] >>> >> >> >> >> Links: >> ------ >> [1] http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss