[Workshops] Re: Workshop software installation details

[Ben Tuttle]

Hey guys
I can't make the meeting today I'm in training. Let's discuss via email if
possible. I also like the VirtualBox idea. Any thoughts on what we need to
do to prep for that?
On May 24, 2011 7:48 AM, "Jeff McKenna" <jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com>
wrote:
> Hello Dane!
>
> I'll answer your good questions below inline:
>
> On 11-05-23 5:07 PM, Dane Springmeyer wrote:
>> Hi Ben and crew,
>>
>> Thanks for the email updates on the timeline [1] for when workshop
>> deadlines are.
>>
>> I'm not seeing many detailed instructions in your email or on the wiki
>> [2] [3] about how the software will be installed, so I though I would
>> shoot a few questions your way. (sorry if I missed this info somewhere
>> on the wiki).
>>
>> I understand you may still be working things out, but here at the
>> questions I have that would be helpful for preparing:
>>
>> 1) When and how will presenters get access to the upload server for
>> submitting their software? Last year it was by ssh/sftp and presenters
>> were notified privately by email with the user:pass, so will it be
>> similar this year? Having this information well ahead of time will help
>> prevent upload bandwidth issues at the deadline.
>
> As Ben's recent update email mentioned "We are setting up a location for
> your workshop materials to be uploaded (ie an FTP site) and will be
> making the details available via the list shortly." ...we are indeed
> doing so, and yes the same sftp process will be used (to upload your
> materials to a specific folder). I hope to have this info to you
> shortly. (that process has worked great in the past years)
>
>>
>> 2) Last year presenters were able to deliver a single VirtualBox
>> harddisk pre-loaded with all the software required (plus instructions to
>> enable it). I plan to do this again, if possible (rather than providing
>> Windows installers since I imagine the operating system will be
>> Windows). So, do you plan to support this option in addition to the
>> LiveDVD option? I am a big supporter of the LiveDVD and have
>> participated in the project, but for workshops I prefer to use a slimmed
>> down, uni-purpose VM that I create myself. So, please let the group know
>> what is possible here. If the LiveDVD is the only option other than
>> windows installs, then it would be great to know that *now*.
>
> I agree that we should allow VirtualBox installs (with full instructions
> for us)....and we'll make sure to discuss this today in our workshop
> committee meeting. Personally I don't see a problem with your plan at all.
>
> Thanks for the feedback. Talk soon!
>
> -jeff
>
>
>
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