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For the InternetServer project, we should have some explict goals.  What are we trying to accomplish?  What *aren't* we trying to accomplish?

See also ServerToDo for a list of things to do.

---++ Goals

There are things we want this server to be used for.

   * Front page for people searching for a LUG
   * Providing information on who we are, what we do, how to participate
      * Nice to have: a calendar easy to post and query, RSS or iCal/vCal 
   * Becoming a long-term repository of what we have done
      * Bragging rights about past meetings
      * Link to resources we have discovered or presented

---++ Anti-Goals

There are things we *do not* want this server to be used for.

---++ Discussion

Determining what we are NOT trying to accomplish:
   * NOT becoming another "destination" place on line
   * NOT a high-interactivity forum
   * NOT a high-maintenance site

-- Main.TedRoche - 08 Feb 2006

  Ted, I'm a bit unclear on where you are aiming here.  What do you mean by "high-interactivity forum", etc.  I think we're actually in agreement, but I'm not sure.  Let me explain where I'm coming from: I don't think GNHLUG should try to create the next Slashdot, nor do I think we should try to duplicate the work of The Linux Documentation Project, nor be a directory of software a la Freshmeat.  There is plenty of general information on Linux/FOSS out there.  We don't need to duplicate it.  What I *am* interested in are two things.  First is providing infrastructure (where have I heard that before ;-) ) that can aide the LUG in operations.  For example, a calendar/scheduler that can mail meeting notices.  Better list archives is another big item on my list.  The other is hosting content unique to GNHLUG.  There might be a hundred-and-one software directories, but they might lack a lot of the very useful info given in someone's presentation.  If we can get *that* onto the web, that's not a "me too" thing, but useful, unique content.

-- Main.BenScott - 08 Feb 2006

On the other hand, I think we might want to run a Jabber server or some other IM server to facilitate discussions between members. This would obviate the "high-interactivity forum" non-goal. Its also possible that we might want to have A/V streams of our meetings out of this server (I'm not sure MV would like that, but we have yet to do the R&D on this topic).

-- Main.BruceDawson - 09 Feb 2006

Yes, Bruce, that's what I'm getting at.  There are very interactive things that I think *would* benefit us.  IM and IRC, quite likely.  I still think your concept of a web-based interface to the mailing lists is good; we just have to make sure it preserves the qualities of mailing lists that the text-only traditionalists like me want.  Maybe a mail<->news<->web gateway of some kind.  Likewise, I think it would be great if the GNHLUG website became the "destination" for Linux/FOSS people *in the area*.  (It might not happen, but I can dream.)  I see it more as a scope-of-the-userbase thing.  I don't want to try and serve the entire Linux community (like, e.g., LWN or Slashdot).  About the only thing I am certain we don't want is a "high-maintenance site"!  :-)

-- Main.BenScott - 09 Feb 2006

Topic revision: r4 - 2006-02-09 - BenScott

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