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Re: [Wlug] Topics for next meeting...

by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com

Funny I just wrote a program due to having young kids. I wondered how my oldest would do at spelling tests in first grade. I decided to whip up a game to test his spelling. Due to my son's obsession with Legos I used a Lego movie setting for the game. You play Batman trying to rescue people from some new think tanks. Each character has a password to release them based on them. Batman says what the word is an you have to spell it. Of course getting enough content in to be usable is taking time. My son's spelling words don't always work easily either. My sons have played with gcompris a little bit. Quoting Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com>: > I figure we're half way through October at this point, we should start > thinking about what we'd like talk about for a topic next month. > > One area that's of interest to me with young kids is educational programs > that work on linux. > > Thanks, > Tim. > > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". >

Oct. 15, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Topics for next meeting...

by Keith Wright

Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> writes: > I figure we're half way through October at > this point, we should start thinking about > what we'd like talk about for a topic next > month. Start thinking? Was it Curly Howard who said: "I'm trying, but nothing happens"? Actually, I thought the young dude sitting next to me, whose name I forget, semi-voluteered to talk about SIP and internet telephony. I hope he remembers and tells this list who he is and whether he is ready. > One area that's of interest to me with > young kids is educational programs that > work on linux. Is that a proposal, or a RFP? -- Keith

Oct. 14, 2014

Topics for next meeting...

by Tim Keller

I figure we're half way through October at this point, we should start thinking about what we'd like talk about for a topic next month. One area that's of interest to me with young kids is educational programs that work on linux. Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Oct. 14, 2014

WLUG Meeting Tonight

by Chuck Anderson

For what its worth at this point in time, a bunch of us ARE going to be at the meeting tonight, including myself.

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by Robert Schwein

Google Calendar works for me. Bob On 10/9/2014 12:00 PM, Chuck Anderson wrote: > How would people feel about using Google Calendar? We can embed the > calendar on the website and provide an ICS download link for anyone > who doesn't want to use a Google account. For those who don't mind > using a Google account, they can subscribe directly to the calendar > and get updates in real time. The only think Google cannot do is > invite non-Google/Gmail accounts directly (well it can, but then it > asks the recipient to create a Google account), although we may be > able to hack something to allow the wlug list to get reminder emails > from it. > > On Thu, Oct 09, 2014 at 09:50:06AM -0400, Joel wrote: >> I guess my email started this, so it is only fair to share. >> >> Tim hit it right on the head with scheduling being crazy for some involved. >> On my end, my family starts discussing if and how I make WLUG around >> Tuesday evening (for Thursday meeting). A decade ago I merely drove in WPI >> direction that evening after work (keys -> drive through -> WLUG) . >> >> Prior monthly meetings without a discussion / reminder / email have ended >> with two or less people showing up. Not a big vote for the meeting being >> 2nd Thursday no matter what. For that reason WLUG likely needs some remind >> or "buzz" (email, discussion, reminder, ...) the week of meeting (even >> for a roundtable) . >> >> I would not push for WLUG using a paid (or free) 3rd party site for who is >> / isn't going. First, not sure I would use /login to it. Second, if 3 >> people or more show, it's a meeting (think 2 or less hampers discussion). >> . I am sooooo past only going if John Smith goes... >> >> As to which evening, Wednesdays compete with three other things, two >> fixed and one floating Wednesday. . Thursdays, the second (or any) would >> be my preference. >> >> I would vote for Tim's auto WLUG reminder. >> >> Also, possibly combined with an ICS type meeting invite email. Choosing to >> approve meeting once could get it on everyone's electronic calendar >> perpetually. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Joel >> >> >> >> >> On October 8, 2014 8:29:26 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Okay Gang, >> >> In the 10+ years that this group has been in existence many of us have >> gotten married, had a couple of kids, etc. This means that planning for a >> WLUG meeting needs to happen in a much more scheduled manner. Sending out >> a meeting reminder the day before a meeting just doesn't cut it anymore. >> I've spoken with Chuck and things are going to be changing. >> >> However, before we do anything, I think it makes sense to ask some >> questions. >> >> Does the first Wednesday of every month work for everybody? >> >> Would going back to the Wed/Thurs alternating schedule work better for >> people? >> >> What I'd like to implement is an automated meeting system that'll >> automatically send a reminder at the beginning of the month and then a >> subsequent reminder the day or two before. >> >> I'd love input on this. >> >> Thanks, >> Tim. >> >> -- >> I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their >> constituents as "consumers". > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by Eric Martin

I agree with Ron, but I think we should have something else as well. Maybe a cron job that fills in some info from a file, with a link to an updated webpage? On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 1:11 PM, The Hammer <hammerron(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > In general, I like Google Calendar, and think I'd prefer it over > Meetup....my two cents > > Ron > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> > *To:* Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:00 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings... > > How would people feel about using Google Calendar? We can embed the > calendar on the website and provide an ICS download link for anyone > who doesn't want to use a Google account. For those who don't mind > using a Google account, they can subscribe directly to the calendar > and get updates in real time. The only think Google cannot do is > invite non-Google/Gmail accounts directly (well it can, but then it > asks the recipient to create a Google account), although we may be > able to hack something to allow the wlug list to get reminder emails > from it. > > > > On Thu, Oct 09, 2014 at 09:50:06AM -0400, Joel wrote: > > I guess my email started this, so it is only fair to share. > > > > Tim hit it right on the head with scheduling being crazy for some > involved. > > On my end, my family starts discussing if and how I make WLUG around > > Tuesday evening (for Thursday meeting). A decade ago I merely drove in > WPI > > direction that evening after work (keys -> drive through -> WLUG) . > > > > Prior monthly meetings without a discussion / reminder / email have > ended > > with two or less people showing up. Not a big vote for the meeting > being > > 2nd Thursday no matter what. For that reason WLUG likely needs some > remind > > or "buzz" (email, discussion, reminder, ...) the week of meeting > (even > > for a roundtable) . > > > > I would not push for WLUG using a paid (or free) 3rd party site for who > is > > / isn't going. First, not sure I would use /login to it. Second, if 3 > > people or more show, it's a meeting (think 2 or less hampers > discussion). > > . I am sooooo past only going if John Smith goes... > > > > As to which evening, Wednesdays compete with three other things, two > > fixed and one floating Wednesday. . Thursdays, the second (or any) > would > > be my preference. > > > > I would vote for Tim's auto WLUG reminder. > > > > Also, possibly combined with an ICS type meeting invite email. Choosing > to > > approve meeting once could get it on everyone's electronic calendar > > perpetually. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Joel > > > > > > > > > > On October 8, 2014 8:29:26 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Okay Gang, > > > > In the 10+ years that this group has been in existence many of us have > > gotten married, had a couple of kids, etc. This means that planning for > a > > WLUG meeting needs to happen in a much more scheduled manner. Sending > out > > a meeting reminder the day before a meeting just doesn't cut it anymore. > > I've spoken with Chuck and things are going to be changing. > > > > However, before we do anything, I think it makes sense to ask some > > questions. > > > > Does the first Wednesday of every month work for everybody? > > > > Would going back to the Wed/Thurs alternating schedule work better for > > people? > > > > What I'd like to implement is an automated meeting system that'll > > automatically send a reminder at the beginning of the month and then a > > subsequent reminder the day or two before. > > > > I'd love input on this. > > > > Thanks, > > Tim. > > > > -- > > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > > constituents as "consumers". > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > -- Eric Martin

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by The Hammer

In general, I like Google Calendar, and think I'd prefer it over Meetup....my two cents Ron ________________________________ From: Chuck Anderson <cra(a)WPI.EDU> To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2014 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings... How would people feel about using Google Calendar? We can embed the calendar on the website and provide an ICS download link for anyone who doesn't want to use a Google account. For those who don't mind using a Google account, they can subscribe directly to the calendar and get updates in real time. The only think Google cannot do is invite non-Google/Gmail accounts directly (well it can, but then it asks the recipient to create a Google account), although we may be able to hack something to allow the wlug list to get reminder emails from it. On Thu, Oct 09, 2014 at 09:50:06AM -0400, Joel wrote: > I guess my email started this, so it is only fair to share. > > Tim hit it right on the head with scheduling being crazy for some involved. > On my end, my family starts discussing if and how I make WLUG around > Tuesday evening (for Thursday meeting). A decade ago I merely drove in WPI > direction that evening after work (keys -> drive through -> WLUG) . > > Prior monthly meetings without a discussion / reminder / email have ended > with two or less people showing up. Not a big vote for the meeting being > 2nd Thursday no matter what. For that reason WLUG likely needs some remind > or "buzz" (email, discussion, reminder, ...) the week of meeting (even > for a roundtable) . > > I would not push for WLUG using a paid (or free) 3rd party site for who is > / isn't going. First, not sure I would use /login to it. Second, if 3 > people or more show, it's a meeting (think 2 or less hampers discussion). > . I am sooooo past only going if John Smith goes... > > As to which evening, Wednesdays compete with three other things, two > fixed and one floating Wednesday. . Thursdays, the second (or any) would > be my preference. > > I would vote for Tim's auto WLUG reminder. > > Also, possibly combined with an ICS type meeting invite email. Choosing to > approve meeting once could get it on everyone's electronic calendar > perpetually. > > Thank you, > > Joel > > > > > On October 8, 2014 8:29:26 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Okay Gang, > > In the 10+ years that this group has been in existence many of us have > gotten married, had a couple of kids, etc. This means that planning for a > WLUG meeting needs to happen in a much more scheduled manner. Sending out > a meeting reminder the day before a meeting just doesn't cut it anymore. > I've spoken with Chuck and things are going to be changing. > > However, before we do anything, I think it makes sense to ask some > questions. > > Does the first Wednesday of every month work for everybody? > > Would going back to the Wed/Thurs alternating schedule work better for > people? > > What I'd like to implement is an automated meeting system that'll > automatically send a reminder at the beginning of the month and then a > subsequent reminder the day or two before. > > I'd love input on this. > > Thanks, > Tim. > > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by E Johnson

I would appreciate email announcements continue as they have been. It doesn't matter to me if another system is also used. I think I have most of the other, non-gmail possible functions in my Google account non-enabled. Liz J On 9 October 2014 12:00, Chuck Anderson <cra(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > How would people feel about using Google Calendar? We can embed the > calendar on the website and provide an ICS download link for anyone > who doesn't want to use a Google account. For those who don't mind > using a Google account, they can subscribe directly to the calendar > and get updates in real time. The only think Google cannot do is > invite non-Google/Gmail accounts directly (well it can, but then it > asks the recipient to create a Google account), although we may be > able to hack something to allow the wlug list to get reminder emails > from it. >

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by Chuck Anderson

How would people feel about using Google Calendar? We can embed the calendar on the website and provide an ICS download link for anyone who doesn't want to use a Google account. For those who don't mind using a Google account, they can subscribe directly to the calendar and get updates in real time. The only think Google cannot do is invite non-Google/Gmail accounts directly (well it can, but then it asks the recipient to create a Google account), although we may be able to hack something to allow the wlug list to get reminder emails from it. On Thu, Oct 09, 2014 at 09:50:06AM -0400, Joel wrote: > I guess my email started this, so it is only fair to share. > > Tim hit it right on the head with scheduling being crazy for some involved. > On my end, my family starts discussing if and how I make WLUG around > Tuesday evening (for Thursday meeting). A decade ago I merely drove in WPI > direction that evening after work (keys -> drive through -> WLUG) . > > Prior monthly meetings without a discussion / reminder / email have ended > with two or less people showing up. Not a big vote for the meeting being > 2nd Thursday no matter what. For that reason WLUG likely needs some remind > or "buzz" (email, discussion, reminder, ...) the week of meeting (even > for a roundtable) . > > I would not push for WLUG using a paid (or free) 3rd party site for who is > / isn't going. First, not sure I would use /login to it. Second, if 3 > people or more show, it's a meeting (think 2 or less hampers discussion). > . I am sooooo past only going if John Smith goes... > > As to which evening, Wednesdays compete with three other things, two > fixed and one floating Wednesday. . Thursdays, the second (or any) would > be my preference. > > I would vote for Tim's auto WLUG reminder. > > Also, possibly combined with an ICS type meeting invite email. Choosing to > approve meeting once could get it on everyone's electronic calendar > perpetually. > > Thank you, > > Joel > > > > > On October 8, 2014 8:29:26 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Okay Gang, > > In the 10+ years that this group has been in existence many of us have > gotten married, had a couple of kids, etc. This means that planning for a > WLUG meeting needs to happen in a much more scheduled manner. Sending out > a meeting reminder the day before a meeting just doesn't cut it anymore. > I've spoken with Chuck and things are going to be changing. > > However, before we do anything, I think it makes sense to ask some > questions. > > Does the first Wednesday of every month work for everybody? > > Would going back to the Wed/Thurs alternating schedule work better for > people? > > What I'd like to implement is an automated meeting system that'll > automatically send a reminder at the beginning of the month and then a > subsequent reminder the day or two before. > > I'd love input on this. > > Thanks, > Tim. > > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers".

Oct. 9, 2014

Re: [Wlug] Musing about meetings...

by Joel

I guess my email started this, so it is only fair to share. Tim hit it right on the head with scheduling being crazy for some involved. On my end, my family starts discussing if and how I make WLUG around Tuesday evening (for Thursday meeting). A decade ago I merely drove in WPI direction that evening after work (keys -> drive through -> WLUG) . Prior monthly meetings without a discussion / reminder / email have ended with two or less people showing up. Not a big vote for the meeting being 2nd Thursday no matter what. For that reason WLUG likely needs some remind or "buzz" (email, discussion, reminder, ...) the week of meeting (even for a roundtable) . I would not push for WLUG using a paid (or free) 3rd party site for who is / isn't going. First, not sure I would use /login to it. Second, if 3 people or more show, it's a meeting (think 2 or less hampers discussion). . I am sooooo past only going if John Smith goes... As to which evening, Wednesdays compete with three other things, two fixed and one floating Wednesday. . Thursdays, the second (or any) would be my preference. I would vote for Tim's auto WLUG reminder. Also, possibly combined with an ICS type meeting invite email. Choosing to approve meeting once could get it on everyone's electronic calendar perpetually. Thank you, Joel On October 8, 2014 8:29:26 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: Okay Gang, In the 10+ years that this group has been in existence many of us have gotten married, had a couple of kids, etc. This means that planning for a WLUG meeting needs to happen in a much more scheduled manner. Sending out a meeting reminder the day before a meeting just doesn't cut it anymore. I've spoken with Chuck and things are going to be changing. However, before we do anything, I think it makes sense to ask some questions. Does the first Wednesday of every month work for everybody? Would going back to the Wed/Thurs alternating schedule work better for people? What I'd like to implement is an automated meeting system that'll automatically send a reminder at the beginning of the month and then a subsequent reminder the day or two before. I'd love input on this. Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers". ---------- _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Oct. 9, 2014