Re: [odf-adoption] RE: ODF Plug-fest Conference Call - August 5,2009: Summary+Actions & Next Web Conference Schedule

[Peter Junge <peterjunge@RedOffice.com>]

Hi,

for Tuesday evening we have to consider that there might be something 
like a party on the schedule of the OOoCon, as a majority of attendees 
will be already on location.

Best regards,
Peter

Hanssens Bart wrote:
> Hi Roberto,
> 
> 
> Great news, I'll add the info to the wiki page :-)
> 
> http://plugtest.opendocsociety.org/doku.php?id=plugfests:200911_orvieto:info
> 
> 
> I'll send a mail to the plugfest wiki to ask people to register for the event, so we
> can estimate how many participants will be there and who will be able to test
> what implementation.
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Bart
> ________________________________________
> From: Basil Cousins [basil@openforumeurope.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:31 AM
> To: roberto.galoppini@gmail.com
> 
> Well done,
> 
> Basil
> 
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:04 AM, Roberto Galoppini <roberto.galoppini@gmail.com<mailto:roberto.galoppini@gmail.com>> wrote:
> 2009/8/6  <donald_harbison@us.ibm.com<mailto:donald_harbison@us.ibm.com>>:
>> As promised, here is a summary with actions, and next steps that we agreed
>> to during this call.
> 
> Some updated, see below.
> 
> Best,
> 
> --
> Roberto Galoppini
> Open Source Strategist
> http://robertogaloppini.net
> twitter: http://twitter.com/galoppini
> mobile: + 39 3292817300
> skype: r.galoppini
> 
>> Since we are an informal gathering, there are no 'rules' that require
>> minutes or other recordings of our discussions. The purpose here is simply
>> to help us all work more effectively towards a successful ODF Plug-fest in
>> parallel with the OpenOffice.org Conference in Orvieto, Italy.
>> The participants agreed to develop a program for a 2-day ODF Plug-fest,
>> scheduled for November 2 - 3, 2009 (Monday-Tuesday) in Orvieto.
>> Roberto will confirm the logistics; i.e. reservation for the facilities;
>> confirmation of internet connectivity via Wi-Fi.
> 
> Confirmed. I spoke with the Director of Centro Studi Orvieto
> <http://www.uniorvieto.org/en/> and he said that they confirm
> logistics availability also on the 2nd (even if it's a national
> festivity - all saints). Wi-fi connectivity is also confirmed.
> 
> 
>> Roberto will provide participants with information on accomodations.
> 
> OOo Conf organizer spoke with the travel agency helping us, we can set
> up some special fares for ODF Plugfest participants, and there is no
> problem with required room availability.
> 
>> Michiel L. reported that 65 people participated in the ODF Plugfest at The
>> Hague (June 15 - 16). Approximately 50% participated at the programming
>> level during The Hague plug-fest.
>> The ODF Plug-fest will be 100% technical; other topics will be directed to
>> the ODF track within the OpenOffice.org conference.
>> The ODF Adoption TC will review the proposal to establish an 'ODF Clinic' or
>> advisory service for attendees of the ODF Plug-fest and/or the
>> OpenOffice.org conference to bring their ODF-specific questions.
>> The OpenDocs Society will provide its mailing list and web presence service
>> to support the 'ODF-Plugest Orvieto' courtesy of Michiel L.
>> Publicity will be supported by OpenForum Europe and OpenDocs Society; a jump
>> page will be produced for the OpenOffice.org Conference 2009 wiki
>> (http://conference.services.openoffice.org/)
>> Michiel offered to provide Dutch government support directly to Roberto in
>> order to help win support of Italian government officials.
>> Participants are requested to provide 'materials'; i.e., their document
>> processing software, pre-distributed to promote productivity during the
>> plug-fest where applicable. For example, IBM will provide Lotus Symphony,
>> Microsoft will provide MS-Office SP2; Sun will provide Star
>> Office/OpenOffice; Softmaker will provide Softmaker Office 2008; etc. This
>> will greatly improve developer productivity during the Plug-fest.
>> Invitations need to include new participants across the industry with a
>> stake in document file processing; e.g. Apple iWork; Aspose, ezPublish,
>> Alfresco, etc.
> 
> About the Italian Ministry I will meet the major of Orvieto at the
> beginning of September, he is a personal friend of Renato Brunetta and
> he likley help us with getting him involved with the ODF Plugfest,
> more about this in one month from now.
> 
> 
>> Bart proposed that we plan a dinner for all ODF Plug-fest participants at
>> the conclusion of Day 1 (November 2).
>> We agreed to re-convene for our next conference call on August 19, 2009 at
>> 14:00 hrs. UTC. Don will chair again, unless someone else is dying to take
>> over. :)
>> All (3) OASIS ODF TCs will broadcast information on the ODF Plug-fest when
>> complete, starting with a simple, 'mark your calendars' notice.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> /don
>>
>> Don Harbison
>> Program Director, IBM ODF Initiative
>> Business & Technical Strategy
>> IBM Software Group
>> tel:1-978-399-7018
>> Mobile: +1-978-761-0116
>> email: donald_harbison@us.ibm.com<mailto:donald_harbison@us.ibm.com>
>>
>>
> 
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