[Imc-tech] tonight's meeting

[Paul Riismandel]

Dan, Erek, David Y., Ellen, Brian and I met, we discussed the IP logging 
question and put our purchasing plans into priority order.

First, the IP logging situation:
After about 45 minutes of discussion we decided to simply stop keeping a 
log of IP host addresses.  A number of other options were considered, 
including only keeping IPs from certain top-level domains, or keeping just 
lists of top level domains, but ultimately decided that we should protect 
the privacy of all our users.  We will present this conclusion to the 
steering committee on Sunday.

Note: Yesterday Ohio Valley IMC got a court order for a specific server log 
entry. See http://urbana.indymedia.org/active/news/display.php3?article_id=791

Purchasing Priority:
Given our problems with getting one of our donating machines to become a 
usable router, we made this our top priority for purchasing.  The was 
memory of Zach offering a K5 machine that may be suitable -- David will 
follow up with Zach and meet with Ellen and Erek on Sat. if it is a working 
machine.

Otherwise, we will look to see if we can get a known working Pentium-class 
machine, with at least 16MB RAM and a CD-ROM  for $50.  If not, we'll see 
what we can obtain for $200.

The rest of the purchasing priorities are, in order:

2. Digital Camcorder, Sony or Canon $700-$1000
3. Additional computers, for the following purposes, in order:
       1. file server / 'net audio server
       2. A/ V editing
       3. another server to unbundle file and audio serving

We estimate spending ~$400 for each machine, with at least a speedy 
Celeron.  Since it may be a little more time 'til we can get these, we can 
make more specific specifications when we have the dough.

Next Wed. we will prioritize the projects we have in front of us.  This 
includes -- getting public 'net machines together, a/v wiring, and anything 
else anyone wants to add.

--Paul