[meego-fi] Re: Running activities needs makers
- From: Wyn Williams <heywyn@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: meego-network-fi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:43:46 +0300
Yep, my company is one of the sponsors ;)
Peace
Wyn
On Thu, 2011-09-01 at 12:16 -0400, Ville Jyrkkä wrote:
> Btw, PyCon Finland has Plone workshop coming in October
> http://fi.pycon.org/2011/#schedule
>
> On 09/01/2011 08:02 AM, Wyn Williams wrote:
>
> > Hello Carol
> > I will setup the instance this Saturday, could you confirm your pgp
> > key ID is 6801E37A please ? Meetings and events, calendars and a
> > host of other things are basic OOTB for Plone so they will already
> > be there.
> > Ḧere is a online demo in the mean time hosted with some friends of
> > ours over the pond. http://plone-demo.sixfeetup.com/ and a
> > overview of the Plone 4 system newer bits and pieces
> > http://plone.org/products/plone/features/
> >
> > Peace
> >
> > Wyn
> > On Thu, 2011-09-01 at 14:26 +0300, Carol Chen wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Hi Wyn,
> > >
> > > Thanks again for taking the initiative on this! I plan to take a
> > > closer look at Plone this weekend. When you set up the test system
> > > please create a user account for me. I think LDP and
> > > meetups/events/irc-meetings are the most important functionalities
> > > we need to have and we can fill in the rest later.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Carol.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 4:22 AM, Wyn Williams <heywyn@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Jarkko
> > >
> > > I have some idea about functionality from the current
> > > website but I would appreciate any overviews of
> > > functionality you have (both current and needed / wanted)
> > > and I will reflect them in the test portal.
> > >
> > > Peace
> > >
> > > Wyn
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, 2011-08-28 at 22:25 +0300, Jarkko Moilanen wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > Quoting Ville Jyrkkä <vjyrkka@xxxxxxxxx>:
> > > >
> > > > > In my opinion having a test system won't hurt anybody if you
> > > are
> > > > > keen to do this. When there's a test system up, we can
> > > compare
> > > > > whether we want to move Plone or not.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > This sounds like a good plan to my ear too. Let me know if you
> > > need
> > > > some more info about functionality 'requirements' or something.
> > > >
> > > > /Jarkko
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > -jykae
> > > > >
> > > > > On 26.08.2011 20:10, w.p.w wrote:
> > > > >> Plone is fast and modern (and we are currently working on
> > > Plone 5,
> > > > >> even faster and with a new grid / Deco system and UI) being
> > > Python
> > > > >> does indeed help :)
> > > > >> I really can't see anything that would take more then a
> > > couple of
> > > > >> days to move over except the theme (I guess Im missing
> > > something)
> > > > >> and projects like LDP etc and feeds, blogs, news, events
> > > are
> > > > >> pretty much OOTB or available with a quick addon.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> What do people think of me setting up a test system next
> > > week with
> > > > >> some of the current content on (I can just copy and paste)
> > > and of
> > > > >> course people can also mention anything else they would like
> > > to see
> > > > >> the site do in terms of functionality so I can add it in.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I will then send around user (and to some I assume admin)
> > > passwords
> > > > >> if people supply me with a request for one and a encryption
> > > key, I
> > > > >> guess then it just comes down to if people want to make the
> > > move
> > > > >> over which would take a few days after the theme is ready
> > > and can
> > > > >> be after people have had access to a test portal.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Also Plone 4.1 is very much Mobile compatible :)
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Peace
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Wyn
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Ville Jyrkkä
> > > <vjyrkka@xxxxxxxxx
> > > > >> <mailto:vjyrkka@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Sounds interesting! I would like to learn Plone as well.
> > > It seems
> > > > >> fast and modern system.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> -jykae (Python lover)
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On 26.08.2011 17 <tel:26.08.2011%2017>:52, Wyn Williams
> > > wrote:
> > > > >>> I can certainly arrange that and a test system for
> > > members to
> > > > >>> practise on, also using Transmogrifier
> > > > >>> <http://pypi.python.org/pypi/collective.transmogrifier/>
> > > we can
> > > > >>> also after setting up a new instance 8and asuming people
> > > wish to
> > > > >>> go ahead with it) and when I have gone over any new
> > > content types
> > > > >>> to make import all the old content straight to Plone.
> > > > >>> I will put together some examples and members can also
> > > get
> > > > >>> information from http://plone.org and see some of type
> > > of sites
> > > > >>> that use Plone here http://plone.org/support/sites /me
> > > PloneFanboy
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Peace
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Wyn
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> On Fri, 2011-08-26 <tel:2011-08-26> at 16:55 +0300,
> > > Carol Chen wrote:
> > > > >>>> I might finally have some time next month to take a
> > > look at
> > > > >>>> these stuff as well. Maybe Wyn can conduct a crash
> > > course on
> > > > >>>> Plone for some of our members? :)
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Btw, I've set up a temporary information depot on my
> > > blog:
> > > > >>>> http://meegobunny.blogspot.com/p/mnfi-info-depot.html
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Carol.
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > > > >>>> Carol Chen
> > > > >>>> cybette@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > <mailto:cybette@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >>>> Community Manager, MeeGo Network Finland (MNFI)
> > > > >>>> Organizer, Tampere MeeGo Network (TMN)
> > > > >>>> Local Device Program (LDP) Manager
> > > > >>>> http://meegonetwork.fi
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Wyn Williams
> > > <heywyn@xxxxxxxxx
> > > > >>>> <mailto:heywyn@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: Hello all
> > > > >>>> Although very much a newbie (though I follow with
> > > > >>>> interest) and also being in the wrong place
> > > (almost
> > > > >>>> exactly in between
> > > > >>>> Helsinki and Tampere) I have some knowledge of
> > > LDAP and
> > > > >>>> also of Drupal so am happy to have a look over it
> > > and see
> > > > >>>> what needs fixing.
> > > > >>>> Of course If things are scaling up it could be
> > > better to
> > > > >>>> change for a more advanced and easier to use /
> > > extend system
> > > > >>>> like Plone 4 which I can arrange free hosting for
> > > and also
> > > > >>>> supports LDAP etc and is better at the whole CMS
> > > thing
> > > > >>>> overall (disclaimer: I am a Plone expert and
> > > foundation
> > > > >>>> member) I am in Helsinki a few times a month
> > > including next
> > > > >>>> Tuesday.
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Peace
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Wyn Williams On Thu, 2011-08-25
> > > <tel:2011-08-25>
> > > > >>>> at 10:16 +0300, Jarkko
> > > > >>>> Moilanen wrote:
> > > > >>>>> Hi,
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> It seems that MNFI has really started to roll
> > > during the
> > > > >>>>> past weeks. LDP is one of the main reasons for
> > > sudden burst
> > > > >>>>> in activity and amount of new members. The latest
> > > addition
> > > > >>>>> to LDP is that Helsinki has started a new node.
> > > Currently
> > > > >>>>> there are two nodes: Tampere and Helsinki. Plans
> > > to get one
> > > > >>>>> in Oulu are still under work. This is great!
> > > However, such
> > > > >>>>> success also means that our services (such as
> > > maintaining
> > > > >>>>> and developing LDP stuff) need more help. So far
> > > there has
> > > > >>>>> been only a few people working with different
> > > services and
> > > > >>>>> I have been one of them. Unfortunately, I have to
> > > > >>>>> concentrate on other stuff now and amount of
> > > contribution
> > > > >>>>> will drop dramatically.
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> Therefore, I'm asking for new people to get
> > > involved in
> > > > >>>>> multiple areas, out of which LDP is probably the
> > > most
> > > > >>>>> important now. I have managed to setup current LDP
> > > > >>>>> management routines in Drupal and I admit that
> > > it's a mess.
> > > > >>>>> If there is any possibility that someone more
> > > experienced
> > > > >>>>> with Drupal would take over, I'd be more than
> > > happy to give
> > > > >>>>> some information about what has been done so far.
> > > If such
> > > > >>>>> person(s) could be found, it might be wise to meet
> > > in
> > > > >>>>> person and look through the current implementation
> > > (since
> > > > >>>>> it's a mess). Another thing that I cry help for is
> > > the
> > > > >>>>> Information Depot, which is intended to be a place
> > > to add
> > > > >>>>> links (with descriptions and other meta stuff) to
> > > > >>>>> presentation material (from our meetups and other
> > > events).
> > > > >>>>> Again, I started the process and created some
> > > elements for
> > > > >>>>> it, but due to limit on time available, I can't go
> > > forward
> > > > >>>>> with it.
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> I know there are people who could assist MNFI
> > > community in
> > > > >>>>> this, please step forward :)
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> /Jarkko
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> -- ---------------
> > > > >>>>> Organizer (TMN, Tampere Meego Network)
> > > > >>>>> Local Device Program manager (LDP, Tampere)
> > > > >>>>> Email: jarkko dot moilanen at meegonetwork dot fi
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>> More info: http://meegonetwork.fi
> > > > >>>>> Discussions: irc.freenode.net#meego-fi
> > > > >>>>> <http://irc.freenode.net#meego-fi>
> > > > >>>>> http://meego.ajatukseni.net/
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>>
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ****************************
> > > > Jarkko Moilanen (phone: +358 46 640 8339)
> > > > M.Soc.Sc. (Political Science)
> > > > PhD Student, Information studies, University of Tampere
> > > > Blog: Extreme activities in cyberspace -
> > > http://extreme.ajatukseni.net/
> > > > -------------------------
> > > > Founder of Hackerspace 5w, Finland, Tampere - 5w.fi
> > > > ****************************
> > > >
> > >
> > >
>
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