04:06:45 #startmeeting APAC meeting 2011-01-29 04:06:45 Meeting started Sat Jan 29 04:06:45 2011 UTC. The chair is dramsey. Information about MeetBot at http://wiki.debian.org/MeetBot. 04:06:45 Useful Commands: #action #agreed #halp #info #idea #link #topic. 04:06:49 #meetingname APAC 04:06:49 The meeting name has been set to 'apac' 04:06:56 https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/Meetings/2011-01-29#Agenda 04:07:00 Hi Everyone! 04:07:01 .fad bckurera 04:07:06 .fas izhar 04:07:06 KageSenshi: izhar 'Mohd Izhar Firdaus Ismail' 04:07:09 .fas FranciscoD 04:07:09 FranciscoD: ankursinha 'Ankur Sinha' 04:07:15 .fas dramsey 04:07:17 .fas bckurera 04:07:18 dramsey: dramsey 'David Ramsey' 04:07:22 bckurera: bckurera 'Buddhika Kurera' 04:07:24 .fas azneita 04:07:27 azneita: azneita 'Heherson Pagcaliwagan' 04:07:31 #chair bckurera tuanta azneita KageSenshi 04:07:31 Current chairs: KageSenshi azneita bckurera dramsey tuanta 04:07:48 #chair FranciscoD 04:07:48 Current chairs: FranciscoD KageSenshi azneita bckurera dramsey tuanta 04:07:55 XD 04:07:58 .fas tuanta 04:07:59 tuanta: tuanta 'Truong Anh Tuan' 04:08:08 Sending power to Heherson and Kaio for Brisbane... 04:08:15 David from Tokyo, here. :) 04:08:23 #topic Ambassador Pinging 04:08:34 I am Suresh from Sri lanka.being mentoing by Gbraad.bcKurera invitied me to watch this meeting because we have to do our first Fedora Activity Day in Sri lanka 04:08:54 Welcome Suresh! 04:08:55 Hi Suresh welcome to APAC meeting 04:09:03 hi suresht_ :) 04:09:10 hello! 04:09:15 hi suresht_ 04:09:18 welcome 04:09:20 thanks bckurare and oue senour's 04:09:20 hi suresht_ 04:09:42 Hi heresion 04:09:57 nice to meet u all via irc 04:10:20 #topic News from FAmSCo 04:10:37 Kaio is not here right now on the other IRC...but at Open Day. 04:10:46 * FranciscoD will be back in 2 mins. 04:10:48 We will come back to this topic later. 04:10:53 FranciscoD, understood. 04:11:02 #topic Report current Status of upcoming events 04:11:04 ok 04:11:08 Doing my biweekly Akihabara tomorrow... 04:11:12 Any news from others? 04:11:34 hmm ok 04:11:37 here's my view right now - http://www.flickr.com/photos/47776783@N00/5396753631/ 04:11:42 as you all know 04:11:52 FAD SL is on planning phase 04:11:57 still we are stuck with that 04:11:59 it's very close to our Tet holidays in Vietnam, so I have not got any new things here, sorry :) 04:12:00 From kaio - (13:05:00) K410_tab: Cool, you can seepics at my twitter. 04:12:00 (13:05:17) K410_tab: Http://twitter.com/k410 04:12:02 and need to finalize it soon 04:12:23 Excellent azneita and bckurera. Tuan, understood. 04:12:28 We support you all. 04:12:32 #link https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD_Sri_Lanka_2011 04:12:44 none from me too :( .. busy with work and all .. >.< 04:12:52 me and suresht_ is working on that 04:12:52 :) 04:13:17 i will give my effort to bckurera because im in capital of Sri lanka 04:13:22 Great! 04:13:31 Understood, KageSenshi. 04:13:43 BUT before that I have to solve many problems 04:13:55 dramsey I ll talk about them later in the meeting 04:13:56 OK 04:14:12 under APAC plans 04:14:22 Sounds good bckurera. 04:14:27 +1 04:14:43 +1 04:14:44 Other thoughts or next topic? 04:14:48 azneita seems you all enjoying LCA 04:15:02 #topic FAD brisbane + LCA 04:15:10 yep, it's quite tiring but it's cool 04:15:23 lots of people to meet 04:15:27 cool 04:15:43 sgordon, IRC's about the variety of swag! 04:15:52 s/'s/'ed 04:16:00 and they're all developers of some sort. it's quite a change from all the students we have back home 04:16:13 what swags y'all got there? :) 04:16:18 and we've got some awful lot of swag 04:16:32 cooooool 04:16:46 livecds, balloons, pens, stickers, tattoos 04:17:01 and my problem now is how to ship them all to you guys 04:17:05 if its possible 04:17:12 cool, azneita 04:17:22 tuan, your olpc is with me 04:17:29 cool :D .. if theres extra send some here :P .. i can use them at some random events i went XD .. 04:17:37 send me your address and kaio and i will figure it out later 04:17:44 +1 azneita 04:17:45 will do Kage 04:17:49 i need some too :) 04:17:50 s/use/distribute/ 04:18:14 harish did a big run - 1500 04:18:16 :) 04:18:18 livecds 04:18:30 Also, another 1500 at Harish place, too... 04:18:32 I think that Kaio had idea for sending Luke's OLPC next week from Post. I am sure the two of you may touch base. 04:18:35 (i assume they'll be at .sg after LCA .. no ?) 04:18:36 and dgilmore and jsmith brought some too 04:18:36 still I ma using F14 livecds 04:19:20 dgilmore and jsmith flew for fudcon tempe yesterday 04:19:51 Understood 04:19:52 azneita, I think a follow-up e-mail to the mailing list and sending acknowledgements to Cheryn, dgilmore, harish, jsmith, and others for support Fedora and Red Hat would be a great icing on cake of success. 04:20:14 I like azneita's blogs! 04:20:29 +1 dramsey 04:20:54 May we have good plans for future big event like Fudcon ... Fossasia, too. 04:20:58 You guys can do it! 04:21:05 jsmith actually mentioned something like that 04:21:07 Many good things I think learned for future. 04:21:10 you can do it 04:21:17 fudcon around here :) 04:21:20 azneita...Brisbane? India? 04:21:25 Muhahaha! 04:21:29 Hanoi :) 04:21:31 You'll be back! 04:21:47 something in the region most probably 04:21:50 #link http://fossasia.org/events/closing-notes-and-heads-towards-fossasia-2011 04:21:54 going well im watching 04:21:59 Excellent! Guys! 04:22:14 Good link KageSenshi! 04:22:35 +1 04:22:38 +1 04:22:45 I had a lot of good things at FossAsia 04:22:49 it'll be at Nov. 26-28 04:22:49 s/at/on 04:23:46 nice 04:23:53 Great! 04:24:14 * FranciscoD is back :) 04:24:32 azneita please share your lessons learned for us maybe in blog so we may learn for future Fudcon. What do you think? 04:24:40 Hi FranciscoD 04:24:41 i plan to 04:24:47 Excellent 04:24:50 hello 04:24:52 just lazy after a tiring week 04:24:59 hi FranciscoD 04:25:04 I'm looking forward for all the awesome reports ! 04:25:06 and pictures 04:25:06 I think this was a true learning for many...how to cooperate and plan for unexpected... 04:25:15 true 04:25:18 please take *lots* of pictures :D 04:25:43 i tried to, FranciscoD 04:25:49 :) 04:25:52 +1 to pics!! 04:25:59 but i'm afraid most of it are slides 04:26:01 +1 too 04:26:40 I liked the blue Aussie Day man photo! 04:26:40 there will be a collection of videos for the whole conference going out in the future 04:26:49 hmm can we move to the next topic then :) 04:26:55 i bumped into him on the way back home 04:27:17 rest assured that i'll provide more reports in the next few days 04:27:28 We look forward to your reports. 04:27:32 we still have fad coming up tomorrow 04:27:45 ...hope we have enough attendees 04:27:52 True...kaio is having last minute cake problems...you all will prevail. 04:28:13 (13:12:16) K410_tab: There is hiccups for fedora cake fot fad. Resolving now. 04:28:18 cakes hmmm :) 04:28:18 Other thoughts everyone or next topic? 04:28:40 next topic pls 04:28:50 #topic APAC plans 04:29:04 bckurera, you have information to present, please do. 04:29:05 i'm to help clear up before 4 so i need to get back 04:29:20 ok 04:29:20 Understood azneita, we respect your presence and schedule 04:29:26 appreciated 04:29:38 we too have a nice day 04:29:51 the thing is at the moment me and Suresh trying to finish planing 04:29:52 :) Take care Heherson! You can do it! :) 04:30:07 we can finalize them 04:30:10 For your SL FAD, right? 04:30:14 do ping us on the irc if you folks need any help :) 04:30:15 but before that we have to solve thise things 04:30:19 yes 04:30:27 +1 FranciscoD 04:30:28 suresht_: bckurera : is an event page up yet? 04:30:43 event page is in draft version 04:30:51 alright :) 04:30:51 not finalize it yet 04:30:57 #link https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD_Sri_Lanka_2011 04:31:01 i will put my name as well 04:31:09 so before that we have to prepare media 04:31:24 this my wiki page https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Suresht 04:31:25 and then Ambassador wear 04:31:29 Do you need support from Fedora, via mailing list ideas and/or swag? 04:31:38 yes i do 04:31:39 bckurera: you can request comm arch for media and swag, right dramsey ? 04:31:45 this is mt blog http://fedoraboost.blogspot.com/ 04:31:48 +1 04:31:50 +1 04:31:52 yes but still i am pendnig funds 04:31:54 for wear 04:32:02 im going to help to bckurera 04:32:02 azneita you know that right 04:32:11 Remember Harish, has goodies LiveCDs about 1500... 04:32:13 suresht_: is your blog added to the planet? :) 04:32:20 i haven't heard anything about the funds for that 04:32:30 #link https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Bckurera/APAC-shirts 04:32:35 but we can pursue that for our next events 04:32:39 i am waiting for funds 04:32:44 how can i proceed 04:32:45 True, azneita 04:32:45 bckurera: you need to file a ticket or something iirc 04:32:46 dramsey, where will the livecds end up later? .. .sg ? 04:32:49 i'm wearing an office shirt here 04:32:57 still not add tp planet 04:33:08 yaya FransciscoD 04:33:16 it is approved but I am waiting for Harish 04:33:27 IIs there a ticket number bckurera? 04:33:28 he's at tempe for fudcon 04:33:35 KageSenshi, good question. 04:33:40 yes #112 04:33:46 on FAmSCo 04:34:05 so we need to finish it first 04:34:08 KageSenshi: i'm thinking of shipping them out from Brsibane if possible 04:34:17 Hi Kaio! 04:34:22 ah so they'll be at .au 04:34:22 Hi 04:34:24 ok :) 04:34:34 @ LCA open day. 04:34:43 hi Kaio 04:35:06 So I ll inform Kaio and Gerard 04:35:06 * azneita will switch with kaio for a moment 04:35:15 i'll get inside :) 04:35:15 we need some fund to finish the APAC wear order 04:35:43 kaio, share your ideas on what to do with extra media from LCA. I think KageSenshi and others were wondering. 04:35:48 Hi! (Sorry andchat doesnt support nick msg good enough.) 04:35:54 #action finish funding arugument on APAC wear 04:36:17 There is some ticket #112 for some bckurera request. 04:36:38 bckurera is waiting for Harish intervention/approval. 04:37:14 approved by FAmSCo but waiting till Harish give money to azneita 04:37:37 #link https://fedorahosted.org/famsco/ticket/112 04:37:49 bckurera is for Ambassador Wear, right? 04:37:56 yes sure 04:38:01 then what about LiveCDs 04:38:16 still I am using F14 livecds 04:38:29 before the event we should get some F15 04:38:36 or we need to produce them here 04:38:46 the second option is cheaper 04:39:38 in next meeting I hope I ll be able to finaize the event schedule 04:40:02 yes +1 04:40:12 normally, funds are just sent when you have receipts; to have receipts, you need to get paid to provider 04:40:23 bckurera when is your event? 04:40:27 yes tuanta 04:40:46 but in this case they agree to pay me before as i need some money to make the order 04:40:49 march dramsey 04:40:59 not a fix date yet :) 04:41:05 yes 04:41:19 Fedora 15 is ready by mid-May 04:41:26 Understood 04:41:29 gnome3! 04:41:59 sorry F14 i m refering 04:42:05 very sorry 04:42:20 :) 04:42:20 att he moment I am having only F13 04:42:49 Okay, just checking... 04:42:49 so funds for APAC Wear and others should be so late 04:42:52 ah ok 04:43:09 +1 KageSenshi. 04:43:12 i tried contacting harish and got no reply from him 04:43:14 true, tuan! 04:43:15 ivae f14 livecd and dvd i got from fedoraproject.org 04:43:41 how much suresh? 04:43:56 I had several fund requests. in my experience, money should be coming 1-2 months after your event 04:43:58 I think we ll need around 200 live CDs 04:44:11 oh ok ok 04:44:27 this ticket is not for the event 04:44:36 its for Ambassador Wear 04:45:11 I know, but it may not be different 04:45:26 erm .. gtg now :) 04:45:27 we should push Harish 04:45:45 theres irc session tomorrow too right ? 04:45:46 yes azneita ll help me in that 04:46:14 so what you all think 04:46:20 True KageSenshi...need to leave soon, right? 04:46:25 order 200 cds or produce them locally 04:46:29 which one is good 04:46:32 yeah .. leaving .. right about .. now :) 04:46:42 10 CD will cost around $1 in Sri Lanka 04:46:44 Get costs for produce locally and sending... 04:46:53 c'yall later / tomorrow :) 04:46:55 Bye KageSenshi 04:46:57 bye 04:47:00 ok Kage 04:47:19 Off hand, bckurera, I would ask for funds to get locally... 04:47:24 c u Kange Senshi 04:47:26 What do you think? 04:47:32 i like that 04:47:34 cu KageSenshi 04:47:36 coz it is checp 04:47:42 Yup! 04:47:47 Other thoughts? 04:47:47 I paied around $6 for 100 CDs 04:47:49 TAX 04:47:51 +1 bckurera 04:48:15 but for 200 CDs it ll cost arounf $15 max in S: 04:48:17 SL 04:48:18 +1 bckurera...how much for 200 then? About $12 or $20 04:48:20 Heherson says hi. 04:48:31 Excellent Kaio 04:48:32 yes $15 for 200 dramsey 04:48:37 +1 bckurera!!! 04:48:49 yes bckurera 04:48:49 so cheap!!! :) 04:49:02 I think that is what I would ask for. The shipping from other places may be time and expensive, too... 04:49:02 hmm its Sri lanka not USA 04:49:18 +1 04:49:27 we should educate FAmSco about that too 04:49:39 we can make locally 04:49:40 coz producing CDs locally always saves money _ time 04:50:11 I ll finish planing about FAD SL by next meeting 04:50:21 Great. 04:50:23 Other thoughts? 04:50:24 suresht_ also giving a good support to me 04:50:25 sure 04:50:53 definelty 04:51:05 next topic>> 04:51:08 Next topic? 04:51:14 #topic Classrooms for APAC 04:51:19 FranciscoD, any updated thoughts 04:51:19 +1 04:51:41 I have an idea 04:51:46 on that 04:51:52 education of Ambassadors 04:51:53 dramsey: a git class room is on the cards? 04:51:59 I read over the ml 04:52:21 Cool! 04:52:33 sure, I read it 04:53:26 next topic>> 04:53:37 Other thoughts? 04:53:43 today Am are silent 04:53:46 a call for participation -> https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Remote_Mini_Wiki_Editing_FAD2_2011 04:53:48 isnt it dramsey 04:54:15 Noted FranciscoD! 04:54:28 That is next week, right? 04:55:24 currently yes, 04:55:24 Hi Azneita 04:55:26 Other thoughts or next topic? 04:55:51 i'll catch up with the logs for those i missed 04:55:55 +1 04:55:56 please continue 04:56:34 Next topic then or more ideas? 04:56:42 next, please 04:57:00 #topic Red Hat Exams for Ambassadors 04:57:16 I would like to see the next RHCE of the Year be one of our Fedora Ambassadors any region... 04:57:18 any news for this? 04:57:19 That is it from me. 04:57:24 next 04:57:32 Other Nrorth America is doing... 04:57:36 I think would be good for us. 04:57:39 I would like to see the next RHCE of the Year be one of our Fedora Ambassadors any region... 04:57:47 whoops, sorry cut and paste 04:57:56 * FranciscoD doesn't have free cycles to join up a course :/ 04:58:17 i this means a discount? 04:58:24 is this means a discount? 04:58:40 Exam for a start. WQhat do you think? 04:58:44 i have a plane to do but it seems too much cost is it dramsey 04:59:19 seems good 04:59:24 Cool. 04:59:24 #idea implemented across regions 05:00:01 #idea a dicsount scheme for Fedora Ambassadors for RHCE 05:00:18 Great. 05:00:19 That is all from me, other thoughts or end meeting? 05:00:24 +1 05:01:00 I have no more thoughts 05:01:06 We will try to wrap up and then help Open Day Brisbane - Heherson and Kaio, sound good? 05:01:10 I'd request folks to do as many events as possible 05:01:15 good! 05:01:17 +1 FranciscoD 05:01:18 even if they are just mini fads 05:01:22 +1 FranciscoD 05:01:25 brings folks together, does work, people learn 05:01:27 We can do it! 05:01:28 +1 05:01:38 #idea Request folks to do as many events as possible 05:01:45 #idea Even if they are just mini fads 05:02:02 Other thoughts...or end meeting and then help Open Day, what do you think? 05:02:02 good 05:02:05 dramsey, when is Open Day Brisbane? sorry, I missed it :) 05:02:10 Now. 05:02:10 open day please 05:02:15 today :) 05:02:17 Good question, Tuan, now 05:02:23 Tomorrow is Brisbane FAD 05:02:27 open floor please dramsey 05:02:28 I meant, what time :) 05:02:31 we're almost done 05:02:33 I thought we could IRC from around world.. 05:02:33 but ok, please 05:02:41 #topic Open Floor 05:02:47 I have an announcement 05:02:59 Thank you all for coming today. 05:03:05 As you know I run the FOSS User magazine sri Lanka 05:03:13 thank you, dramsey 05:03:18 so we had an interview this time with Gerard 05:03:26 our FAmSCo :) 05:03:39