Task number one for such a group is to define an objective. i.e. Fix
application X so that it does Y. Or create driver for hardware Z.
Having a small set of these objectives would be better than having a
lot, or having none.
Without these objectives, the meetings would become more social oriented
than working oriented.
My thoughts.
On 11-04-07 10:36 AM, Kin Wong wrote:
Yesterday's meeting was just a hoot - thanks to Mel from his sustained
gentle encouragement for speakers to step up and a special thanks to all
those that did step forward. I don't every remember having more
presentation material than there was time allotted - so much so that
Gustin only skim through his material and Dafydd did not get a chance to
even speak.
I sensed a renewed energy and was thinking how to capitalize on this. I
have always wanted to do more exploring but technology frequently
presents an obstacle, hence collaboration would be the way to go. The
email forums are good but sometimes you need hands on. Time is precious
and I am already spreading myself too thin, but if I get energized from
it, it will be worth it all.
My proposal - looking for liked mined individuals to work on interesting
short open source projects. We meet on a Sunday morning for a couple of
hours before family commitments kick in. Could be Monday evening but
timing will be up to who could make it. Small group - leave politics at
the door. Short meeting - no more than an hour or two. Location downtown
- I think I have a place that we could meet. Timing, week following Clug
meeting.
Motive - primary to learn and share ideas, secondary to be able to bring
them back to share with Clug. Don't worry, presenting is not part of the
requirement - you can if you want to - you can lead, support in a joint
presentation and just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Just an idea.
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