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19:00, Monday 9th February 2009 | 19:00, Monday 9th February 2009 | ||
| − | ''Attendance:'' Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon | + | ''Attendance:'' Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon<br/> |
''Apologies:'' Tim | ''Apologies:'' Tim | ||
=== Last Meeting === | === Last Meeting === | ||
| − | + | The minutes of the 12th January 2009 were read and approved with the following amendment:- delete from Any Other Business "Simon told the group that he intended to add help files to the group's existing Live CD" and insert "Simon suggested that if a live CD were to be created, help files be added suggesting alternative free software sources" and delete ACTION "Simon to add help files to Live CD". | |
=== Announcement === | === Announcement === | ||
| − | Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern | + | Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern Liberties taking place on the 28th February and invited Manchester Free Software to host a workshop session. |
=== Room Booking === | === Room Booking === | ||
| − | BBC booked for February, | + | BBC booked for February, room availability at MDDA after March to be clarified. |
| − | + | The group to vote on future venues other than MDDA. | |
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=== Books === | === Books === | ||
Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available. | Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available. | ||
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ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books. | ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books. | ||
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=== Any other business === | === Any other business === | ||
Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training. | Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training. | ||
| − | Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and | + | Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and Anonymously over the Internet' aimed at campaign groups. |
ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known. | ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:28, 24 September 2010
Contents
Manchester Free Software Minutes
19:00, Monday 9th February 2009
Attendance: Lucy, Matt M, Dave, Mark W, Michael, Simon
Apologies: Tim
Last Meeting
The minutes of the 12th January 2009 were read and approved with the following amendment:- delete from Any Other Business "Simon told the group that he intended to add help files to the group's existing Live CD" and insert "Simon suggested that if a live CD were to be created, help files be added suggesting alternative free software sources" and delete ACTION "Simon to add help files to Live CD".
Announcement
Dave told the group about the Convention of Modern Liberties taking place on the 28th February and invited Manchester Free Software to host a workshop session.
Room Booking
BBC booked for February, room availability at MDDA after March to be clarified. The group to vote on future venues other than MDDA.
Speakers
Simon announced that John Adams is to be the speaker for March.
ACTION: Lucy, Tim and Dave to chase up potential speakers. ACTION: Michael to chase up Chris Warburton of Sheffield Free Software Society.
Books
Despite recent efforts within the group, the FSF have yet to confirm when the books will be made available.
ACTION: Michael to chase Matt Lee again about the books.
Banking
The meeting approved the groups Constitution subject to amending clause 3 iv. adding 'to be seconded by another existing Administrative Committee Member'
ACTION: Matt M to produce business plan and complete bank account forms.
Marbella Cafe
The group awaits further news regarding the opening of the cafe.
ACTION: Michael to contact Marbella to find when computers can be moved in.
The Arcspace Project
Michael and Simon attended a recent meeting of the project. It is believed that the project has yet to find a permanent venue.
ACTION: Michael to e-mail Vicky Sinclair of Arcspace the groups mission statement.
Any other business
Dave has had several enquiries regarding the group running Ubuntu training. Dave has also been asked to run a workshop 'Communicating Securely and Anonymously over the Internet' aimed at campaign groups.
ACTION: Dave to look into providing workshops and send details to list when details known.
Next Meeting
Monday 9th March 7pm at The Waterhouse.
