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* RobertPetersen: "How do we market to newbs? work in progress. * TomHiggins: Databases delayed, requires DonPark. Postponed. * TomHiggins: Client Boxes: The use of machines that are not useful as AP's. Consensus is that it's a good idea. There is a need for such machines to be able to load X. |
* NigelBallard found a typo in the web pages, static front page. KeeganQuinn fixed it. * The next ubernode will be in an undisclosed mall. It will support the newer IEEE 802.11g standard as well as 802.11b. There will be 3 APs to cover the whole mall. * Jordin joins us from the City Repair Project (http://cityrepair.org). This organization helps neighborhoods build community projects. There is a definite interest in working with the PTP to build connected public spaces. Jordin will join the mailing list to get in touch with us. * Greg joins us from the Town of Halsey. This town has 600 people with a central grain silo. The town wants to go wireless. They are fluid enough to be able to raise funds to get the infrastructure going. They lack easy access to fiber and the only ISP covering the town has a lock on the price. They are looking for a solution. Greg will join the mailing list to get in touch with us. * CapposCafe is now the first node to provide service via 3 different wireless network protocols: 802.11b, 802.11a, and Bluetooth. Nigel donated an 802.11b to Bluetooth device and TomFitz is working to get it functional. Last Friday, JasonMcArthur also provided and installed an 802.11a AP. * TomHiggins: Quick connect fliers get a facelift: http://wsmf.org/ptp/QuickConnect2003b.pdf * DonPark suggests some "awards" for various things. Ideas from the group include: * Most Used Node * Most Supportive Reporter * Best Local Services * Most Abusive on IRC * Longest Running Thread * Winter holiday party; see HolidayParty2003 wiki page. Topics: * food and booze * live music (KeeganQuinn and DarrinEden battle of the sounds) * NigelBallard and DonPark are doing the offical invites * DarrinEden will give a year in review speech * ITEC Coordination - Dec 10th & 11th; see ITEC2003 wiki page. The wonderful people at Centric Events have very kindly offered us space and an opportunity to put on a good show at ITEC Portland 2003. * DonPark is going to look into using the PTP van. * TomHiggins will print up some new QC card and WC sheets. DonPark suggests talking to DarrinEden about printing needs. * KeeganQuinn: We have access to 3 complete sets of 38-40 GHz band wireless equipment made by P-Com. It's good for LOS links, and is very fast, capable of sustaining a 45mbps link up to 25 miles. The equipment is fairly large and needs space indoors; the outdoor units are heavier than our usual equipment and may not work well on existing masts. One set could be used to link Rocky Butte and Council Crest, in theory. Unfortunately, the band is licensed so we will likely not be able to afford to actually use this equipment. |
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* MusashiHybrid: NewCloneArmyBox standard Questions. See NewCloneArmyInstallMethodology. MusashiHybrid and KeeganQuinn are working on finishing documentation. KeeganQuinn wants to actually work on this documentation during the meeting. KeeganQuinn says an automated install image is about a month away. ------------------------------------------------------------- * Holiday Party. See HolidayParty2003 - Define categories and winners to announce at party. Awards * The Most Used Node * Most PTP Supportive Reporter * Volunteere * Local Services * Most Abusive on IRC * Longest Running Thread Darrens Talk Food and Booze Live DJ (Keegan Darren battle of the sounds) Nigel and Don are doing the offical invites --------------------------------------------------------- * ITEC Coordination - Dec 10th&11th ITEC2003 The wonderfull people at Centric events who run ITEC have very kindly donated us space and an oppertunity to make a good show of our deeds at ITEC Portland 2003 DonPark is going to look into Using the Van We need to talk to Darren about print needs TomHiggins will print up some QC card and WC sheets ------------------------------------------------------------- * KeeganQuinn: The P-Com scoop. What is it good for and how does it work? LOS links, Really fast , They are large and needs space , the outdoor units are heavy and wont fit on old masts. The gear is 38-40 ghz very LOS but lots of bandwidth capacity. The radio is part of the outdor unit so there is little loss. It is licensed though. We have 3 pairs to play with. 1 pair could be used to link the Butte and Council Crest Lots of FCC research needed before we turn these on. ------------------------------------------------------------- * TomHiggins: Review. Quick connect fliers get a facelift: http://wsmf.org/ptp/QuickConnect2003b.pdf Please check for typos ==== New Items ==== * NigelBallrd found a typo in the web pages, static front page * The next PTP ubernode will be in a undisclosed mall. It will do B and G, there will be 3 nodes and cover the whole mall. * Jordin joins us from CityRepair Project cityrepair.org In 1996 they did up a free public space and the city let it stand even though it wasnt to code. After it was closed folks gathered in Sellwood and set up a gathering place which after some wrangling was accepted by the city. Because of this the city has enacted some laws allowing nieghborhoods to do cool projects. One of those projects was the TEa Horse. The Project help neighboorhoods building up projects. There is a definte interest for working with the PTP to building connected spaces and * Greg joins us from the Town of Halsey. The town has 600 people with a central grain silo. The town wants to go wireless. They are fluid enough to be able to raise funds to get the infrastructure going. They lack easy access fiber and the only ISP covering the town has the lock on price. They are looking for a solution * Capos is now the first node to take a stab at covering 3 bands, .B .A and Bluetooth. Nigle donated a Bluetooth<>802.11B and TomFitz is working to get it functional. If you have Bluetooth devices and want to head on down to ["Node491"] Capos and coordinate with TomFitz |
* RobertPetersen: "How do we market to newbs?" Work in progress. * TomHiggins: Databases delayed, requires DonPark. Postponed. * TomHiggins: Suggests the use of available machines that are not useful as APs as community-accessible client devices. Consensus is that it's a good idea and that there is a need for such machines to be able to run the X window system. * NewCloneArmyBox standardization; see NewCloneArmyInstallMethodology wiki page. KeeganQuinn estimates an automated installation image is about a month away. |
Meeting Details
Location: CapposCafe
- Date: 02 Dec 2003
- Planned Start Time: 6:30PM
- Actual Start Time: 6:44PM
- End Time : 7:30PM
Facilitator: DonPark
Scribe: TomHiggins
Role call: DonPark, NigelBallard, TomFitz, JeffWillard, TomHiggins, KeeganQuinn, RobertPetersen, Greg, Jordin (jordin@cityrepair.org)
New Business
NigelBallard found a typo in the web pages, static front page. KeeganQuinn fixed it.
- The next ubernode will be in an undisclosed mall. It will support the newer IEEE 802.11g standard as well as 802.11b. There will be 3 APs to cover the whole mall.
Jordin joins us from the City Repair Project (http://cityrepair.org). This organization helps neighborhoods build community projects. There is a definite interest in working with the PTP to build connected public spaces. Jordin will join the mailing list to get in touch with us.
- Greg joins us from the Town of Halsey. This town has 600 people with a central grain silo. The town wants to go wireless. They are fluid enough to be able to raise funds to get the infrastructure going. They lack easy access to fiber and the only ISP covering the town has a lock on the price. They are looking for a solution. Greg will join the mailing list to get in touch with us.
CapposCafe is now the first node to provide service via 3 different wireless network protocols: 802.11b, 802.11a, and Bluetooth. Nigel donated an 802.11b to Bluetooth device and TomFitz is working to get it functional. Last Friday, JasonMcArthur also provided and installed an 802.11a AP.
TomHiggins: Quick connect fliers get a facelift: http://wsmf.org/ptp/QuickConnect2003b.pdf
DonPark suggests some "awards" for various things. Ideas from the group include:
- Most Used Node
- Most Supportive Reporter
- Best Local Services
- Most Abusive on IRC
- Longest Running Thread
Winter holiday party; see HolidayParty2003 wiki page. Topics:
- food and booze
live music (KeeganQuinn and DarrinEden battle of the sounds)
NigelBallard and DonPark are doing the offical invites
DarrinEden will give a year in review speech
ITEC Coordination - Dec 10th & 11th; see ITEC2003 wiki page. The wonderful people at Centric Events have very kindly offered us space and an opportunity to put on a good show at ITEC Portland 2003.
DonPark is going to look into using the PTP van.
TomHiggins will print up some new QC card and WC sheets. DonPark suggests talking to DarrinEden about printing needs.
KeeganQuinn: We have access to 3 complete sets of 38-40 GHz band wireless equipment made by P-Com. It's good for LOS links, and is very fast, capable of sustaining a 45mbps link up to 25 miles. The equipment is fairly large and needs space indoors; the outdoor units are heavier than our usual equipment and may not work well on existing masts. One set could be used to link Rocky Butte and Council Crest, in theory. Unfortunately, the band is licensed so we will likely not be able to afford to actually use this equipment.
Old Business
RobertPetersen: "How do we market to newbs?" Work in progress.
TomHiggins: Databases delayed, requires DonPark. Postponed.
TomHiggins: Suggests the use of available machines that are not useful as APs as community-accessible client devices. Consensus is that it's a good idea and that there is a need for such machines to be able to run the X window system.
NewCloneArmyBox standardization; see NewCloneArmyInstallMethodology wiki page. KeeganQuinn estimates an automated installation image is about a month away.