[mapserver-dev] Abstract(s) for Portland FOSS4G

[Jeff McKenna]

For what it's worth, I prefer my title only for rankings/blind
review/catchiness...I feel the title is fine even with only one slide on
history - the point being our software has been around a long time and
it continues on! :)

-jeff


> 
> On 14-04-15 10:31 AM, Lime, Steve D (MNIT) wrote:
>> I was thinking just one slide or a graphic in Prezi... the 20th is
>> just another milestone to mention and then transition quickly into the
>> present. The title Jeff mentioned would be more appropriate for a
>> separate talk I think.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
>> [mailto:mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Daniel
>> Morissette
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:53 AM
>> To: mapserver-dev at lists.osgeo.org
>> Subject: Re: [mapserver-dev] Abstract(s) for Portland FOSS4G
>>
>> Great idea about celebrating the 20th anniversary, especially if/when
>> you (SteveL) are around.
>>
>> However let's keep in mind that users still need a presentation that
>> goes over the recent additions to the software. They actually do
>> attend it to find out what's new.
>>
>> So either the 20th anniversary is just a mention (one slide) in the
>> more traditional overview of what's new, or we go for two separate talks?
>>
>> BTW, I gave a "MapServer History" talk at FOSSGIS a few weeks ago
>> highlighting some key milestones of MapServer's history and the
>> "pre-history" that led to it, it could be used as a starting point for
>> a separate talk, there is easily enough to talk about in 20 years of
>> history to fill 20 minutes. I was actually wondering if I should
>> submit it for Portland, so if other project members are game to join
>> then I'd be happy to submit it.
>>
>> My slides:
>> http://dl.mapgears.com/dm-tmp/20140321-fossgis-mapserver-history.pdf
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 14-04-14 4:52 PM, Lime, Steve D (MNIT) wrote:
>>> No worries, my fault for not jumping on this. According to our
>>> history document:
>>>
>>>     http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/wiki/MapServerHistory
>>>
>>> We could use this as an opportunity to celebrate 20 years (unless we
>>> did so somewhere else already). Lends itself to a more interesting
>>> title that MapServer Project Status Report, something like "MapServer
>>> 20x7". Just a thought.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> ________________________________________
>>> From: mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
>>> [mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] on behalf of Jeff McKenna
>>> [jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com]
>>> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 9:18 AM
>>> To: mapserver-dev at lists.osgeo.org
>>> Subject: Re: [mapserver-dev] Abstract(s) for Portland FOSS4G
>>>
>>> Hi Steve, oh maybe you missed my message to Daniel here on this list
>>> yesterday.  I emailed the abstract draft to him yesterday.  I will
>>> email it to you now also.  Sorry for this mixup.  Please submit! :)
>>>
>>> -jeff
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2014-04-14, 10:51 AM, Lime, Steve D (MNIT) wrote:
>>>> I'll take care of posting a "Project Status" presentation today. All
>>>> PSC members and developers are more than welcome to partake.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>> ________________________________________
>>>> From: mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
>>>> [mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] on behalf of Jeff McKenna
>>>> [jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com]
>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 11:14 AM
>>>> To: mapserver-dev at lists.osgeo.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [mapserver-dev] Abstract(s) for Portland FOSS4G
>>>>
>>>> Hi Daniel, I found one of our old abstracts for the Project Status,
>>>> modified it a little, and will email it now to you directly for your
>>>> review.
>>>>
>>>> -jeff
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2014-04-08, 5:11 PM, Daniel Morissette wrote:
>>>>> If you (Steve) plan on being in Portland then I don't think you can
>>>>> get away from it, at least as co-presenter. The crowd will want to
>>>>> see you. ;-)
>>>>>
>>>>> In the last few FOSS4Gs I did submit a proposal for the MapServer
>>>>> project status report talk by default just to make sure it would
>>>>> happen, but it would be really nice to see new faces leading this
>>>>> presentation so I am happy to see Jeff or someone else take the lead
>>>>> and I will gladly assist if needed. Thomas also comes to mind as
>>>>> potential presenter since he is behind most of the new developments
>>>>> these days.
>>>>> However if there is no taker then I am willing to take care of it by
>>>>> default, just let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Daniel
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 14-04-08 2:51 PM, Lime, Steve D (MNIT) wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Jeff: If you're game to submit something then awesome. I think
>>>>>> with
>>>>>> 7.0 there will be things to talk about for sure. I'll gladly help,
>>>>>> co-present or whatever (just be mindful I suck as a presenter).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Steve
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
>>>>>> [mailto:mapserver-dev-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Jeff
>>>>>> McKenna
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 8:21 AM
>>>>>> To: 'MapServer Dev Mailing List'
>>>>>> Subject: [mapserver-dev] Abstract(s) for Portland FOSS4G
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi devs,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It's time to think of a MapServer Project Status Report
>>>>>> presentation for the Portland event (deadline is a week from
>>>>>> Tuesday).  Questions are:
>>>>>> should we submit one (my answer: yes!), who to submit abstract (I
>>>>>> don't mind, but if others want to no worries here!).  Plus, also a
>>>>>> good time to start thinking out loud of other MapServer
>>>>>> presentations.  MikeS and I are thinking about submitting a
>>>>>> 'techniques/optimization' presentation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Discuss! ha.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -jeff
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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