10:12:09 <tuanta> #startmeeting FUD APAC meeting 2011-08-03 10:12:09 <zodbot> Meeting started Wed Aug 3 10:12:09 2011 UTC. The chair is tuanta. Information about MeetBot at http://wiki.debian.org/MeetBot. 10:12:09 <zodbot> Useful Commands: #action #agreed #halp #info #idea #link #topic. 10:12:16 <tuanta> #meetingname APAC 10:12:16 <zodbot> The meeting name has been set to 'apac' 10:12:34 <dramsey> #link http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Meeting:APAC_Ambassadors_2011-08-03#Agenda 10:12:42 <tuanta> #chair bckurera dramsey born2linux magie 10:12:42 <zodbot> Current chairs: bckurera born2linux dramsey magie tuanta 10:12:58 <bckurera> .fas bckurera 10:12:59 <zodbot> bckurera: bckurera 'Buddhika Kurera' <bckurera@gmail.com> 10:13:02 <dramsey> .fas dramsey My name is David, from Tokyo, Japan and I use Fedora 15 from a DVD and Fedora 16 from an ISO. 10:13:02 <zodbot> dramsey: 'dramsey My name is David, from Tokyo, Japan and I use Fedora 15 from a DVD and Fedora 16 from an ISO.' Not Found! 10:13:10 <dramsey> .fas dramsey 10:13:11 <bckurera> bckurera, Buddhika Kurera from Sri Lanka 10:13:11 <zodbot> dramsey: dramsey 'David Ramsey' <diamond_ramsey@hotmail.com> 10:13:16 <tuanta> .fasinfo tuanta Tuan from Hanoi, Vietnam, using Fedora 15, Fedora package maintainer and Fedora Ambassador 10:13:16 <zodbot> tuanta: User "tuanta Tuan from Hanoi, Vietnam, using Fedora 15, Fedora package maintainer and Fedora Ambassador" doesn't exist 10:13:36 <tuanta> .fasinfo tuanta 10:13:39 <zodbot> tuanta: User: tuanta, Name: Truong Anh Tuan, email: tuanta@iwayvietnam.com, Creation: 2008-09-27, IRC Nick: tuanta, Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh, Locale: en, GPG key ID: EF8D50BF, Status: active 10:13:43 <zodbot> tuanta: Approved Groups: cla_fpca fedorabugs packager freemedia cla_fedora cla_done ambassadors 10:14:11 <bckurera> nice, ping is over 10:14:12 <bckurera> news? 10:14:14 <tuanta> #topic Ambassador Pinging 10:14:23 <tuanta> hi everyone 10:14:27 <dramsey> :) 10:14:35 <tuanta> thank you here today :) 10:14:50 <tuanta> next to the main topics today? 10:14:53 <magie> .fas magie 10:14:54 <zodbot> magie: magie 'Magie Antonio' <magie@bluepoint.com.ph> 10:14:57 <born2linux> .fas born2linux 10:14:58 <zodbot> born2linux: engels 'Engels Antonio' <engels@bluepoint.com.ph> 10:15:11 <tuanta> #topic News from FAmSCo 10:15:12 <dramsey> :) +1 FADs in APAC :) 10:15:17 <tuanta> any updates? 10:15:28 <dramsey> I heard something about Max Spevak leaving... 10:15:40 <tuanta> oh, a big news 10:15:51 <tuanta> could you please tell us more 10:15:52 <dramsey> I strongly think Harish will take good care of us. This is that APAC funding thing, you know. :) 10:15:58 <magie> +1 10:16:02 <bckurera> One update and it is not from FAmSCo - FUDcon 2011, Pune travel sponsorship 1 st round close this Friday 10:16:12 <born2linux> +1, wish harish was here 10:16:20 <bckurera> +1 on Max 10:16:52 <dramsey> We need to take care of our APAC friends and I believe that our FAmSCo needs to take care of you all. Certainly, mether, gbraad, and kaio will read our logs. If you have "needs" swag, support, then we "MUST" make sure they know. ;) That is it from me. 10:17:17 <dramsey> ;) +1 to you all for your FADs. ;) 10:17:18 <tuanta> +1 dramsey 10:17:36 <magie> +1 dramsey 10:17:39 <born2linux> +1 10:18:01 <dramsey> Thank you, that is it from me. ;) 10:19:03 <bckurera> shall we move to the next topic then tuanta? 10:19:17 <tuanta> which group is Max leaving? 10:19:33 <dramsey> Amazon EC2, leaving Red Hat. 10:19:47 <tuanta> a big change 10:19:54 <tuanta> but not Fedora, right? 10:20:02 <tuanta> Fedora is not Red Hat 10:20:04 <dramsey> Amazon EC2 is like the AMAZON's "cloud" thing, I believe the position is Engineer Manager of Kernels and Cloud. 10:20:11 <tuanta> they are totally different 10:20:14 <dramsey> Those are great questions, yup. 10:20:55 <dramsey> Amazon EC2 is sort of Cloud Computing, I do some kernel work which touchs Amazon EC2, it is a "very" good career move for Max. IMHO. 10:21:13 <tuanta> +1 dramsey 10:21:22 <born2linux> +1 10:21:24 <tuanta> good luck for him 10:21:26 <dramsey> Now there is a Fedora 16 "Amazon EC2" Test day on August 04th...with #fedora-qa I don't believe I know all this stuff... 10:21:30 <bckurera> great to hear :) 10:22:06 <tuanta> that change's a great chance for Fedora community, I see 10:22:12 <dramsey> +1 for Max and his future. We must all aspire to take care for our future too. Support each other, that is our "APAC" way! :D 10:22:22 <dramsey> +1 tuanta 10:22:27 <magie> +1 tuanta and dramsey ;) 10:22:28 <tuanta> +1 dramsey 10:22:34 <tuanta> next then? 10:22:58 <born2linux> ok 10:23:02 <tuanta> #topic FADs in APAC 10:23:27 <bckurera> dramsey I like your APAC way, is this an #info :) 10:23:52 <dramsey> #info APAC members like all good Fedora people support each other. 10:24:30 <bckurera> ok shall we start the FAD discussion, Tokyo is on no.1 10:24:31 <dramsey> I just finished my second FAD and I send "positive" energy for our APAC FAC successes. If you need "support" then please do not "be shy" ask. :) 10:25:02 <bckurera> ok then I ll go 2nd 10:25:04 <dramsey> That is it from me. First FAD with at Tokyo's Red Hat Office Ebisu, second was downtown, Akihabara, that is it from me. 10:25:05 <bckurera> #link http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD_Sri_Lanka_2011 10:25:29 <bckurera> we are having a nice plan and nice wiki page now 10:25:35 <bckurera> every detail can be found so easily :) 10:25:36 <tuanta> +1 dramsey and bckurera 10:25:49 <bckurera> please raise if there is anything unclear 10:25:52 <tuanta> should update to all Fedorian friends know 10:26:05 <magie> +1, very organized bckurera 10:26:14 <tuanta> they should see how Fedora grow in APAC :) 10:26:24 <bckurera> I am having close connections with SLIIT 10:26:28 <bckurera> they are happy to have this 10:26:37 <bckurera> and they rind fedora 11 in their PCs 10:26:53 <born2linux> way to go bckurera ;) 10:26:56 <dramsey> +1 bckurera 10:27:07 <bckurera> I hope we can find a good contributor base there 10:27:20 <born2linux> im sure you will 10:27:26 <magie> +1 born2linux 10:27:35 <dramsey> +1 born2linux 10:27:36 <bckurera> that is why I try to design a new initiative 10:27:47 <bckurera> named "Fedora in Sri Lanka" 10:27:55 <bckurera> I have discussed this in the last APAC bi-weekly 10:28:13 <bckurera> thanks for feedback :) 10:28:37 <bckurera> 11:00 - 11:20 am - Fedora in Sri Lanka (Details of this session will be published soon) 10:28:53 <bckurera> this is the session, our main goal is to motivate them as much as possible 10:29:05 <dramsey> bckurera, do you need any swag and/or support? 10:29:16 <bckurera> therefore this FAD is more about sending positive energy to the participants through our Fedora Project :) 10:29:20 <dramsey> bckurera, are you going to FUDcon India - Pune? 10:29:39 <bckurera> dramsey I have a ticket open but still no sure ;) 10:29:53 <bckurera> I need some media, I mean nice media with properly printed 10:29:58 <bckurera> I ll get them from harish 10:30:04 <dramsey> Was there some mether - Rahul note about support requests by August soon? 10:30:29 <tuanta> I would like to attend Pune FUDcon, but the flight cost is so expensive (about 1,500 USD) 10:30:50 <tuanta> that's more expensive than flying to Europe, I don;t know why 10:31:28 <tuanta> I will attend Pune via IRC :) 10:31:36 <born2linux> +1 tuanta, it almost the same cost from here 10:31:47 <dramsey> :-$ 10:32:00 <bckurera> I saw some EMEA ppl has applied for the FUDcon, nearly its about $1500 10:32:16 <tuanta> flying to US just about $1,000, to EU just about $900 :) 10:33:05 <bckurera> we think of producing sawgs locally 10:33:13 <bckurera> coz it is effective and cheaper 10:33:23 <tuanta> however, bckurera and suresht, you should come there 10:33:24 <dramsey> :D One never knows unless you try. If your schedule is available and support, then I hope you guys get to go. :D 10:33:31 <tuanta> for you and APAC ams :) 10:34:13 <bckurera> tuanta just apply, if there is fund then there can be a chance I think 10:34:27 <tuanta> hope to see you face2face next year in Malaysia :) 10:34:27 <bckurera> for me its $350 sponsorship 10:34:35 <dramsey> +1 bckurera and tuanta 10:34:40 <tuanta> great, +1 for bckurera 10:34:41 <bckurera> Flying Pune is bit expensive for Chennai its $160 10:35:37 <bckurera> tuanta I am not an expert but try different different routes and airlines you can find some cheaper one then 10:36:00 <bckurera> try to locate Mumbai then you can use train to reach Pune. 10:36:02 <tuanta> I will try to organize the first FAD in Vietnam on September or October (2-3 weeks after SFD 09/17) 10:36:11 <bckurera> directly for Pune is really expensive :) 10:36:23 <bckurera> great tuanta 10:36:35 <bckurera> as you have noted you can use SFD to promote the FAD 10:36:47 <tuanta> as suggestion from Fedora, I search for fly on www.orbitz.com 10:37:05 <tuanta> yes, FAD promotion in SFD :) 10:37:15 <dramsey> +1 for FADs 10:37:45 <dramsey> Any other thoughts on the FAD Sri Lanka? 10:40:02 <tuanta> how about FAD in Philippines? any updates? 10:40:37 <magie> just a few 10:40:46 <tuanta> please 10:40:47 <bckurera> magie and born2linux 10:40:54 <magie> we will be holding it at the national computer center 10:41:25 <bckurera> tuanta check this 10:41:29 <bckurera> #link http://www.expedia.com/Home.htm 10:41:32 <magie> so there will be plenty of potential contributors 10:42:06 <magie> bluepoint foundation will provide media, but harish also offered f15 dvds 10:42:28 <tuanta> thanks bckurera 10:42:36 <born2linux> i'd also like to add that some fams signed up and created their own teams 10:42:58 <tuanta> +1 born2linux magie 10:43:14 <born2linux> so the fad will run simultaneously with linux day 10:43:30 <dramsey> #link http://linuxday.org/ 10:43:34 <dramsey> +1 born2linux magie 10:43:39 <bckurera> great 10:44:15 <dramsey> Do born2linux, magie, engels or heherson need any support for this? 10:44:23 <dramsey> Oh Arnold, too. 10:44:40 <magie> bluepoint will provide schwags 10:45:03 <bckurera> tuanta you can get it for around $900 10:45:10 <bckurera> please go and open up a ticket 10:45:15 <magie> so we will save our support request from software freedom day instead ;) 10:45:32 <dramsey> ;) Understood, magie +1 for SFD. ;) 10:45:52 <born2linux> dramsey, please support us by helping invite people to join Linux Day? 10:46:14 <dramsey> :D born2linux, we are APAC, and we support you!!! :D 10:46:24 <born2linux> thanks :) 10:46:28 <bckurera> indeed, 10:47:13 <bckurera> anything about FUDcon 10:47:41 <tuanta> #topic FUDcon APAC 10:47:54 <bckurera> if you have time plase be at FUDcon planning meetings 10:48:10 <tuanta> FUDcon Pune has been clear enough 10:48:33 <bckurera> #info FUDcon Pune planning meeting will be on every Friday 1300 UTC 10:48:41 <tuanta> +1 bckurera, this is the special meeting for FAD and FUDcon 10:48:54 <tuanta> in APAC 10:49:03 <tuanta> +1 bckurera, understood 10:49:19 <bckurera> It is good to keep in touch with FUDcon as it is new to us 10:49:59 <magie> +1 10:50:09 <bckurera> then next time Philipines or Vietnam 10:50:19 <bckurera> China and My 10:50:26 <bckurera> we have lot of potential 10:50:28 <born2linux> :) 10:50:34 <bckurera> APAC is growing :) 10:51:06 <magie> +1, yeah! 10:51:09 <bckurera> net topic? 10:51:13 <bckurera> next* 10:51:21 <born2linux> ok pls 10:51:21 <dramsey> bckurera - do you need media? "...(7:30:32 PM) bckurera: I need some media, I mean nice media with properly printed..." 10:51:36 <bckurera> dramsey? 10:52:08 <dramsey> I want to make sure if you had any needs for media that support is provided to you. 10:52:09 <dramsey> ;) 10:52:35 <dramsey> That is it from me. 10:53:05 <bckurera> ok sure I ll keep updating the sawg section at wiki 10:53:07 <tuanta> +1 dramsey 10:53:36 <dramsey> Okay, I just to make sure everyone's needs are heard. ;) 10:54:48 <bckurera> great 10:55:27 <bckurera> shall we move? 10:55:36 <tuanta> I see it's open floor now 10:55:38 <tuanta> :) 10:55:41 <tuanta> #topic Open Floor 10:56:19 <dramsey> I like the https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD:KualaLumpur_2011 wiki as a FAD example and I look forward to seeing updates on FAD in Hanoi in September 17th (together with SFD) 10:56:30 <dramsey> #link https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD:KualaLumpur_2011 10:56:31 <dramsey> FAD in Kuala Lumpur - September 10th 10:56:39 <dramsey> #link https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAD_China_2011 10:56:45 <dramsey> FAD in China - October 15th in *Beijing* 10:56:49 <dramsey> That is it from me. 10:56:58 <tuanta> FAD in Hanoi will be held after SFD 2-3 weeks 10:57:09 <bckurera> lot of info 10:57:28 <dramsey> +1 Tuan - tuanta 10:57:58 <magie> +1 on fad example 10:57:58 <bckurera> I wanna know some info 10:58:10 <bckurera> this is about APAC structure 10:58:30 <bckurera> we have FAmSCo and after that is there any breakdown for regions? 10:58:35 <bckurera> dramsey tuanta? 10:59:31 <tuanta> I don't think breaking FAmSCo down is a good idea 10:59:50 <tuanta> I would love to see FAmSCo for globe 11:00:02 <bckurera> no I just referring it as a central point where we can get APAC info? 11:00:14 <bckurera> central poratal? 11:00:17 <tuanta> APAC is growing, but wee need a lot of support from other parts of the world 11:00:37 <bckurera> sure we do, we need lot og help 11:00:52 <dramsey> Ah, I understand both of you. 11:02:18 <bckurera> I rem there is a central portal 11:02:23 <bckurera> but can remeber the address 11:02:28 <bckurera> http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/APAC 11:02:32 <bckurera> is not working 11:02:41 <dramsey> I read someone's comment in the FAmSCo's survey about having some FAmSCo member attend our APAC meeting. We could ask when they may join us. We definitely FAmSCo's support in order to succeed. The Central Portal - I will need to review. 11:03:11 <dramsey> ;) Lastly, don't be shy on what you need. We need to hear your needs and make sure FAmSCo knows your requests. ;) 11:03:27 <dramsey> Trying your link now - bckurera 11:03:40 <tuanta> +1 bckurera dramsey 11:03:58 <born2linux> hmm, there used to be something there 11:04:17 <bckurera> no response. There is currently no text in this page 11:04:24 <dramsey> There is - http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/APAC-planning and http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/APAC-planning 11:04:43 <dramsey> There is - http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/APAC 11:05:16 <dramsey> Those are the only two I know. 11:05:29 <bckurera> no dramsey not this one 11:05:36 <bckurera> we have one page with icons 11:05:54 <bckurera> anyway thinks for your effort 11:06:02 <bckurera> fad, sawgs like that 11:06:38 <bckurera> Participating FAmSCo for meetings is really impossible I think 11:06:49 <bckurera> therefore I think it is good to send them the logs 11:07:02 <bckurera> therefore they can read and act accordingly 11:07:10 <bckurera> ok then thanks a lot for lot of info 11:07:40 <bckurera> #link http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/APAC 11:07:42 <bckurera> this is the page 11:07:51 <bckurera> thanks dramsey thanks you very much 11:08:31 <tuanta> ok 11:08:49 <bckurera> we need to update this page 11:08:50 <bckurera> http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/APAC 11:09:02 <bckurera> ok then shall we wind up FAms? 11:09:17 <born2linux> ok 11:09:26 <magie> +1 11:09:31 <bckurera> #action update the http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/APAC page with upto date info 11:10:14 <bckurera> thank for being there 11:10:19 <bckurera> I m sorry have to leave now 11:10:29 <magie> thanks bckurera :) 11:10:33 <bckurera> really great to continue this FAD meetings 11:10:35 <dramsey> thank you, bckurera. 11:10:45 <bckurera> and please add me on facebook 11:10:46 <tuanta> thanks all 11:10:48 <dramsey> +1 bckurera, we support APAC! 11:10:55 <born2linux> +1 :) 11:10:58 <dramsey> +1 Everyone. ;) 11:11:03 <bckurera> so that we can keep in touch 11:11:17 <bckurera> http://www.facebook.com/bckurera 11:11:49 <dramsey> Reading your comments at the FAmSCo Survey - We definitely need FAmSCo participation in order to succeed. 11:11:59 <dramsey> I am finished. 11:12:06 <dramsey> Thank you all for coming tonight. ;) 11:12:07 <tuanta> +1 dramsey 11:12:18 <dramsey> Any other thoughts/needs? 11:12:20 <tuanta> great meeting 11:12:20 <bckurera> reading log and act is the participation dramsey 11:12:24 <dramsey> great meeting. 11:12:34 <bckurera> great meeting 11:12:34 <dramsey> +1 bckurera 11:12:37 <magie> thanks everyone, until next time 11:13:49 <dramsey> Sending positive Fedora energy to all your computers now. Thank you all for coming and bckurera and tuanta for chairing. ;) 11:13:52 <bckurera> thanks all 11:14:00 <dramsey> bye 11:14:05 <born2linux> thanks all, bye 11:14:06 <tuanta> we should close here 11:14:08 <tuanta> 5 11:14:09 <dramsey> +1 11:14:10 <tuanta> 4 11:14:12 <tuanta> 3 11:14:12 <magie> +1 11:14:14 <tuanta> 2 11:14:15 <magie> bye ;) 11:14:16 <tuanta> 1 11:14:19 <dramsey> Thank you! 11:14:20 <dramsey> :D 11:14:22 <tuanta> #endmeeting