So, Walter, from your post I guess you are on board then... with the Installfest HOWTO! That is great! That's juat what I wanted to see. On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Kaoru Wilbur wrote: > 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 > >