[EdLUG] Meeting Roundup

Edinburgh Linux Users Group edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk
Wed Nov 14 16:04:45 UTC 2018


Maybe we can start a new thread specific to the website and take the burden off any members, especially if they’re pushed for time. I’m willing to help. 

It’s maybe worthwhile also stating what we actually want from the site, it may be possible to bin it off and forward to social media account(s) with the appropriate info. 

I’m not suggesting this is the solution, merely maybe we can all throw ideas in a hat once the requirements are collated. I don’t know who’s stuck with what at the moment. 

Hosting: Who’s paying for this and who administers it? 
DNS: Who’s paying for this and who administers it? 

Drupal CMS: who’s updating it? Do we have separate editors updating the blog? Do we even want a blog? 

Is there anything the site’s used for beyond a calendar and a link to the mailing list signup (https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/edlug <https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/edlug>)?

Cheers, 

Andy  


> On 14 Nov 2018, at 15:37, Edinburgh Linux Users Group <edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk> wrote:
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> And this is what I’ve been facing from the group.  Nobody what’s to take responsibility.  
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> Jan
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> Subject: Re: [EdLUG] Meeting Roundup
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> Hi Jan,
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> That sounds like a bit more responsibility than I was going for - I'm totally new here, so I don't really want to be running the website at this point. I was just hoping someone could make me a Drupal username so that I can update the front page.
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> Best wishes,
> Thomas
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> On Wed, Nov 14, 2018, at 3:27 PM, Edinburgh Linux Users Group wrote:
> Hi Thomas
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> I’m happy to meet up with you to pass all the details on to you (obviously I’m not going to post passwords in an unsecured forum).  Paul was doing the tech side on the server so he’ll probably need to be there to let you know what he’s done on that side.
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> Regards
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> Jan
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> To: edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk <mailto:edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [EdLUG] Meeting Roundup
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> Hi Jan,
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> There was some talk at the meeting about pointing the URL to a discord forum, but I'm not sure if it was a final decision or when that would be ready.
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> In the meantime, if it's OK with everyone, I'd be happy to have a login to the current site, and I can try to update the front page with details of upcoming meetings.
>  
> Thanks,
> Thomas
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> On Wed, Nov 7, 2018, at 1:11 PM, Edinburgh Linux Users Group wrote:
> Who is taking over the website?
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> No one has ever been in touch with me about taking over anything to do with the domain, etc.
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> I note there was discussion about making the site more interactive however there have been no requests for member logins and the drupal template we picked had the option for drupal.
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> We still have hosting so if there is someone who is taking it over please get in touch (rathgild at gmail dot com) so I can pass on the details.
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> Jan
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> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Edinburgh Linux Users Group <edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk <mailto:edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk>>
> Date: 07/11/2018 12:37 pm (GMT+00:00)
> To: edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk <mailto:edlug at lists.edlug.org.uk>
> Subject: [EdLUG] Meeting Roundup
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> Hi EdLUG
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> Thanks to everyone who attended the additional meetup yesterday. Though it was at a different venue the turnout was good and we had an informative discussion.
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> Though December is traditionally when the Christmas meal is held, it was decided that we will meetup for drinks instead. Thus, the next EdLUG meetup will take place on Thursday 6th December at 7.30pm. However, the venue will change to the Alexander Graham Bell for this meetup. Future meetup venues will be confirmed in due course.
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> In terms of plans for 2019, EdLUG will continue to meet on a monthly basis. However, we felt that a transition period may be needed as we continue to search for a new venue. As such, one possibility is to alternate the nature of the meetups. I am looking into perhaps securing a room at the Edinburgh University central campus. However, this room may only be available every two months. As such we could alternate EdLUG meetups by having a talk one month and an informal meetup the following month, etc.
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> Other topics discussed included widening the scope of EdLUG to include all open source software and technology. This would allow us to use Linux as the basis for discussion, but not be limited to solely to this topic. Should this occur, a name change for the meetup would need to be considered. Also, changing the format of the website to simplify its operation was mentioned. Kris suggested using Discord which would allow for more people to participate online.
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> Feedback is welcome from everyone, please feel free to reply to this message with any thoughts or suggestions.
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> Hopefully see you all in December :)
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> Best Wishes
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> Shehraz
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