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Present:
Present:
Andrew, Nikki, Carla, David, Eoin, Shane, Mark C, Declan, Cillian
*Andrew, Nikki, Carla, David, Eoin, Shane, Mark C, Declan, Cillian
 
Absent (with reasons):
Absent (with reasons):
Mark D, Dermot.
*Mark D, Dermot.




0.1 Socs Ball Latest
==Socs Ball Latest==
- Nikki was scheduled to meet with CnA, though the RedBrick cmte
*Nikki was scheduled to meet with CnA, though the RedBrick cmte meeting prevented that fomr taking place. She will be in contact with him at some stage in the near future.
meeting prevented that fomr taking place.
*Ciaran would like it if 2 representatives from RB to work on the Socs ball committee.
She will be in contact with him at some stage in the near future.
- Ciaran would like it if 2 representatives from RB to work on
the Socs ball committee.


0.2 Clubs and Socs Day Status.
==Clubs and Socs Day Status==


- The use of BarCode scanners was discussed. The purchase of  
*The use of BarCode scanners was discussed. The purchase of two/three units possibly proves more possible than their rental.(information was given by Cillian)
two/three units possibly proves more possible than their rental.
*A megnetic strip reader was decided to be better suited to the task on C&S day.
(information was given by Cillian)
*Cillian mentioned that there was a possibility that Fergus may be able to provide strip readers, more liasing will be needed to confirm this.
- A megnetic strip reader was decided to be better suited to the
*The Software will be ready, with a simple web-interface written for the machines used on the C&S day.
task on C&S day.
- Cillian mentioned that there was a possibility that Fergus may
be able to provide strip readers, more liasing will be needed to  
confirm this.
- The Software will be ready, with a simple web-interface written for  
the machines used on the C&S day.
- According to Eoin, the booklet is nearly completed, with small  
*According to Eoin, the booklet is nearly completed, with small paragraphs about each member of the cmte needed to be written.
paragraphs about each member of the cmte needed to be written.


- We have a laminator in the locker no idea if it works.
*We have a laminator in the locker no idea if it works.
- Application Forms need printing. Last year's forms are in the  
*Application Forms need printing. Last year's forms are in the society locker, along with last year's posters.
society locker, along with last year's posters.


- 3 laptops will be available for the day itself; Carlas, Eoins,
*3 laptops will be available for the day itself; Carlas, Eoins, and the RedBrick one. The redbrick one will need more memory, but Declan can loan some.
and the RedBrick one. The redbrick one will need more memory, but
Declan can loan some.


- The use of stickers was suggested by Shane, wondering whether  
*The use of stickers was suggested by Shane, wondering whether they would be useful to separate those that have joined from those that haven't.
they would be useful to separate those that have joined from those  
that haven't.


0.3 WebBrick.
==WebBrick==


- Declan had found a PHP-based solution, though there are  
*Declan had found a PHP-based solution, though there are currently some authentication problems at the moment.
currently some authentication problems at the moment.
*Colm(colmmacc) is currently researching those problems for the WebBoards.
- Colm(colmmacc) is currently researching those problems for
*Censorship issues were raised, particularly those pertaining to avatars, swear words, "questionable" links/URLs, etc. This is an issue that needs resolving when the boards are started up.
the WebBoards.
*The issue of a "split" between the shell and web-based boards systems was dicussed. The alienation of the shell based boards was mentioned, with some solutions to this issue suggested.
- Censorship issues were raised, particularly those pertaining
to avatars, swear words, "questionable" links/URLs, etc. This is
an issue that needs resolving when the boards are started up.
- The issue of a "split" between the shell and web-based boards  
systems was dicussed. The alienation of the shell based boards  
was mentioned, with some solutions to this issue suggested.


- Within 2 days, apparently, Colm can have it installed on Enigma.  
*Within 2 days, apparently, Colm can have it installed on Enigma. It is do-able, but needs time.
It is do-able, but needs time.


- While David is in America, the web-site, and it's re-design will  
*While David is in America, the web-site, and it's re-design will be in the hands of the webgroup. The new design is progressing comfortably.
be in the hands of the webgroup. The new design is progressing  
comfortably.


0.4 Raid Array Status.
==Raid Array Status==


- There are only 5 disks at the moment, with the remaining one
*There are only 5 disks at the moment, with the remaining one sitting in Enigma.
sitting in Enigma.
*There were problems installing the Raid Array on Enigma, with the server refusing to recognise it.(UPDATE) works in Enigma and is currently attached waiting to be worked upon..
- There were problems installing the Raid Array on Enigma, with  
*Long and Short of it is that it works, just not on Enigma at the minute.
the server refusing to recognise it.
*It works fine on CTYI's machine.
(UPDATE) works in Enigma and is currently attached waiting to be worked
upon..
- Long and Short of it is that it works, just not on Enigma at
the minute.
- It works fine on CTYI's machine.


0.5 UPS disposal.
==UPS disposal==
- We need a new UPS, and Cillian suggested contacting those in APC,
*We need a new UPS, and Cillian suggested contacting those in APC, to discuss the possibility of sponsorship for a new one.  
to discuss the possibility of sponsorship for a new one.  
*The disposal of the broken one was talked of, with no concrete resolution reached.
- The disposal of the broken one was talked of, with no concrete  
 
resolution reached.
==The Room==
*The allocations there, it just has to be claimed.
*Now that there is no UPS, it may drop the cost of the room
*Cillian showed the floor plan of the room to everyone.
*We are still out by about 2000 Euro.


0.6 The Room.
==Intersocs News==
The allocations there, it just hasto be claimed.
The intersocs boards are ready, we only await CSD to open the ports.
Now that there is no UPS, it may drop the cost of the room
Cillian showed the floor plan of the room to everyone.
We are still out by about 2000 Euro.


0.7 Intersocs News.
Carla mentioned that for the intersocs event, Mundy possibly may be playing at it. November 12th was mooted, though it was suggested that it may clash with the Socs Ball in DCU.
The intersocs boards are ready, we only await CSD to open the ports.


Carla mentioned that for the intersocs event, Mundy possibly may be
==Financial Situation==
playing at it. November 12th was mooted, though it was suggested that
We have approx. 5000 in the room, of which BOI sponsorship is worth 1500. 1000 is for the Room
it may clash with the Socs Ball in DCU.


0.8 Financial Situation.
==Helpdesk Update==
We have approx. 5000 in the room, of which BOI sponsorship is worth
*Accounts are set up.
1500. 1000 is for the Room
*Tutorial pages are _almost_ tidy, with a few new ones up and running.
*A survey to garner opinions of the various pgaes was suggested.  
*"FAQ" pages need work.
*Face to fce tutorials were discussed, as well as the possibility of MS
*tutorials, and talks from "Jerry" on redbrick.


0.9 Helpdesk Update.
==Neil's Resignation==
Accounts are set up.
The issue of Neil's resignation was raised, and the treatment he received in removing his account from the committee. The question of accountability was raised, with the final result being that Mark would mail an official apology to Neil as soon as possible.
Tutorial pages are _almost_ tidy, with a few new ones up and running.
A survey to garner opinions of the various pgaes was suggested.
"FAQ" pages need work.
Face to fce tutorials were discussed, as well as the possibility of MS
tutorials, and talks from "Jerry" on redbrick.


1.0 Neil's Resignation.
==SU agreement==
The issue of Neil's resignation was raised, and the treatment he
Nikki announced that the SU agreement was signed by herself and Andrew. We will be subject to SU rules and regulations for the aspect of the agreement regarding ticket sales. The issue of secret, unofficial meetings between Mark and the SU/SPC was raised. Although no resolution was reached, the disatisfaction with Mark's actions was made known from key members of the committee. The anger on the part of the SU was noted.
received in removing his account from the committee.
The question of accountability was raised, with the final result being
that Mark would mail an official apology to Neil as soon as possible.


1.1 SU agreement.
==Any Other Business==
Nikki announced that the SU agreement was signed by herself and Andrew.
We will be subject to SU rules and regulations for the aspect of the
agreement regarding ticket sales.
The issue of secret, unofficial meetings between Mark and the SU/SPC
was raised. Although no resolution was reached, the disatisfaction with
Mark's actions was made known from key members of the committee.
The anger on the part of the SU was noted.


1.2 Any Other Business.
Cillian spent some time going through old minutes and SOs, reading through them to confirm the committee's position on each of them. Standing orders we agreed upon:
*Guest Accounts
*System Administrators
*Reprovision of services
*Committee Matters


Cillian spent some time going through old minutes and SOs, reading
*Cillian also made notice of the list of accounts missing from the userdb
through them to confirm the committee's position on each of them.
standing orders we agreed upon:
- Guest Accounts
- System Administrators
- Reprovision of services
- Committee Matters
Cillian also made notice of the list of accounts missing from the userdb


The admin course that has been in development was mentioned, with numbers,
*The admin course that has been in development was mentioned, with numbers, locations and suchlike talked of. Mark would check if he had a copy of the course Phil had written and then lost. An announcement will be made to members re: the course around Oct/Nov
locations and suchlike talked of. Mark would check if he had a copy of  
the course Phil had written and then lost. An announcement will be made
to members re: the course around Oct/Nov


The possibility of extra-curricular turorials to parallel with several
*The possibility of extra-curricular turorials to parallel with several CA modules was mentioned by Andrew.
CA modules was mentioned by Andrew.


Eoin mentioned and update on the possibility of sponsorship from MS,
*Eoin mentioned and update on the possibility of sponsorship from MS, along with the possibility of a windows server & accounts/ access to ASP. Gumibear is the contact in this regard.
along with the possibility of a windows server & accounts/ access to
ASP. Gumibear is the contact in this regard.
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 19 June 2008

Minutes of Meeting, 02th September 2002.

Present:

  • Andrew, Nikki, Carla, David, Eoin, Shane, Mark C, Declan, Cillian

Absent (with reasons):

  • Mark D, Dermot.


Socs Ball Latest

  • Nikki was scheduled to meet with CnA, though the RedBrick cmte meeting prevented that fomr taking place. She will be in contact with him at some stage in the near future.
  • Ciaran would like it if 2 representatives from RB to work on the Socs ball committee.

Clubs and Socs Day Status

  • The use of BarCode scanners was discussed. The purchase of two/three units possibly proves more possible than their rental.(information was given by Cillian)
  • A megnetic strip reader was decided to be better suited to the task on C&S day.
  • Cillian mentioned that there was a possibility that Fergus may be able to provide strip readers, more liasing will be needed to confirm this.
  • The Software will be ready, with a simple web-interface written for the machines used on the C&S day.
  • According to Eoin, the booklet is nearly completed, with small paragraphs about each member of the cmte needed to be written.
  • We have a laminator in the locker no idea if it works.
  • Application Forms need printing. Last year's forms are in the society locker, along with last year's posters.
  • 3 laptops will be available for the day itself; Carlas, Eoins, and the RedBrick one. The redbrick one will need more memory, but Declan can loan some.


  • The use of stickers was suggested by Shane, wondering whether they would be useful to separate those that have joined from those that haven't.

WebBrick

  • Declan had found a PHP-based solution, though there are currently some authentication problems at the moment.
  • Colm(colmmacc) is currently researching those problems for the WebBoards.
  • Censorship issues were raised, particularly those pertaining to avatars, swear words, "questionable" links/URLs, etc. This is an issue that needs resolving when the boards are started up.
  • The issue of a "split" between the shell and web-based boards systems was dicussed. The alienation of the shell based boards was mentioned, with some solutions to this issue suggested.
  • Within 2 days, apparently, Colm can have it installed on Enigma. It is do-able, but needs time.
  • While David is in America, the web-site, and it's re-design will be in the hands of the webgroup. The new design is progressing comfortably.

Raid Array Status

  • There are only 5 disks at the moment, with the remaining one sitting in Enigma.
  • There were problems installing the Raid Array on Enigma, with the server refusing to recognise it.(UPDATE) works in Enigma and is currently attached waiting to be worked upon..
  • Long and Short of it is that it works, just not on Enigma at the minute.
  • It works fine on CTYI's machine.

UPS disposal

  • We need a new UPS, and Cillian suggested contacting those in APC, to discuss the possibility of sponsorship for a new one.
  • The disposal of the broken one was talked of, with no concrete resolution reached.

The Room

  • The allocations there, it just has to be claimed.
  • Now that there is no UPS, it may drop the cost of the room
  • Cillian showed the floor plan of the room to everyone.
  • We are still out by about 2000 Euro.

Intersocs News

The intersocs boards are ready, we only await CSD to open the ports.

Carla mentioned that for the intersocs event, Mundy possibly may be playing at it. November 12th was mooted, though it was suggested that it may clash with the Socs Ball in DCU.

Financial Situation

We have approx. 5000 in the room, of which BOI sponsorship is worth 1500. 1000 is for the Room

Helpdesk Update

  • Accounts are set up.
  • Tutorial pages are _almost_ tidy, with a few new ones up and running.
  • A survey to garner opinions of the various pgaes was suggested.
  • "FAQ" pages need work.
  • Face to fce tutorials were discussed, as well as the possibility of MS
  • tutorials, and talks from "Jerry" on redbrick.

Neil's Resignation

The issue of Neil's resignation was raised, and the treatment he received in removing his account from the committee. The question of accountability was raised, with the final result being that Mark would mail an official apology to Neil as soon as possible.

SU agreement

Nikki announced that the SU agreement was signed by herself and Andrew. We will be subject to SU rules and regulations for the aspect of the agreement regarding ticket sales. The issue of secret, unofficial meetings between Mark and the SU/SPC was raised. Although no resolution was reached, the disatisfaction with Mark's actions was made known from key members of the committee. The anger on the part of the SU was noted.

Any Other Business

Cillian spent some time going through old minutes and SOs, reading through them to confirm the committee's position on each of them. Standing orders we agreed upon:

  • Guest Accounts
  • System Administrators
  • Reprovision of services
  • Committee Matters
  • Cillian also made notice of the list of accounts missing from the userdb
  • The admin course that has been in development was mentioned, with numbers, locations and suchlike talked of. Mark would check if he had a copy of the course Phil had written and then lost. An announcement will be made to members re: the course around Oct/Nov
  • The possibility of extra-curricular turorials to parallel with several CA modules was mentioned by Andrew.
  • Eoin mentioned and update on the possibility of sponsorship from MS, along with the possibility of a windows server & accounts/ access to ASP. Gumibear is the contact in this regard.