> > > Is there anybody who would like an IRC chat this weekend? I've got a
> > > lot of free time and no TV, so I need something to do. ;)
>
> Well, I don't own a TV which means I have a TON of free time... I wish I
> did. Somehow even without a TV I manage to have way too much to do! :)
Don't take this to mean I need a TV (but it would be nice ;), but i'm
now living in Chicago, with no family, friends, TV, or car to keep me
busy. So all I have to keep me busy is work and, my laptop and cable modem.
> It would be nice to put together an agenda if we have any important topics
> to discuss. Of course, if we go that far, we might as well make it an
> "official JOS meeting". Shall we set a day/time so I can announce it on
> the jos website? I was also thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to restart
> the monthly JOS meetings if we can get a big enough group to attend.
Sure lets put together an agenda, i'll send an updated of what i've been
working on over the last number of month later on today.
> I personally do have an agenda I'd like to promote:
>
> 1. State of the Union - It would be nice to create a JOS quarterly report
> or at least discuss the current state of JOS. I have a vague idea of
> what's going on but it would be nice to get other people's impressions/input.
Yes, we really need this. It's be a long time since the last quarterly
(yearly) report.
> 2. JOS.org - creation of an official legal non-profit entity to enable
> fund raising and to formulate agreements/partnerships etc on behalf of the
> JOS project. This was discussed as a "Good Thing To Do (tm)" a few weeks
> ago on the admin list. Funds can be used to defray costs which are
> currently coming out of JOS member pockets, and perhaps sponsor
> trips/meetings/conferences, etc. I guess ultimately, we may even be able
> to do something like FreeBSD and hire a minimal full time staff of
> programmers to work on JOS full time. The timing is good because of point 3.
>
> 3. Sponsorship - pushing forward, Etoolz (the company I work for) has
> contacted our parent company Eagle Wireless and both companies are very
> interested in forming a relationship and sponsorship with the JOS
> project. This would dovetail nicely with a JOS.org if it existed. I would
> like to discuss how this might work, people's opinions on such a
> relationship, etc.
I like these ideas, but I thing it's important to talk about how it
would/could happen. Even though I would be happy to help pay money if it
was needed.
> 4. Website - I'm about 75% done with a rewrite of the jos
> website. Hopefully, I'll get a prototype setup so you can give me some
> feedback. If not, at least get some ideas on what people see as being
> needed additions/changes from the current site design.
I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Robert Fitzsimons
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