ReportingUbuntuDevelopmentConferences
Launchpad Entry:
Created: 2007-05-24
Contributors: MartinAlbisetti
Packages affected: None
Summary
Conferences and meetings define and shape much of what goes on in Ubuntu. Since Ubuntu has a large community all over the world, most members do not have an opportunity to attend and know what went on, what decisions where taken, and probably most importantly, why they where taken. A lot of brain storming is done in very few days, it would be very beneficial for the community to have access to that information so the community at large can be in sync.
Rationale
Most of the information produced in conferences and meetings is locked the few heads that where lucky to attend, the power of the community is not being taken advantage of in this situation. Most of it is lost due to participants being exhausted during and after the event.
Use Cases
Scope
All meetings and conferences organized by Ubuntu.
Implementation
- A person who's purpose is to record, in every way possible (video, audio, notes), and make sure that information is available to the community at a daily basis, should be sponsored to attend the event.
- As much as possible should be recorded on video, especially pre-arranged talks
- When not possible to record on video, an audio recording should be made, to later transcribe the highlights (ideas tossed around, discussions, etc)
The information should be available on a visible place (a well-know site like TheFridge, or specific site), ideally on a daily basis so everyone can follow it closely and send any feedback that might be useful at that time
- If possible, a quick 2-3 minute interview could be done at the end of each day to the main actors
- This person could be in charge of transmitting the feedback from the community the the members present at the event
- A team should be organized to get all the information translated as fast as possible for everyone to be able to enjoy. Aiming very high, even subtitles for the videos.
Requisites
- The person must speak and write fluently in English
- Must have general knowledge on how the Ubuntu community works
- Must have some knowledge of the technical aspects to report on them properly
- Has a schedule which permits him to travel a few times a year to cover these events
Outstanding Issues