On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:18, Fisher, Robert (FXNZ CHC) wrote: > OK, this project is obviously a "goer". Well done Chris for proposing it. Thank you. > I think we should have a Checklist / Project plan. Please feel free to add > to /amend / delete this:- > > Date: > What about 22nd June ???? I think it might be a good idea to start on a Saturday, because until we've done it we have no definitive idea how long it's going to take.
> Venue: > Is the OSTC going to be large enough? For the currently enrolled list, just. Remember that they will need to be recompensed for the use of the facilities. > Hub: > I can bring a 16 port 100 base T Hub (a switch would be better) This could be very useful if the list of attendees grows. > Ethernet Cables: > I think everybody should bring their own (but I can bring some extras, > including long ones) > "Multi-Boxes": > Each person should bring one or more > Extension leads: > I can bring 3 long ones > Instructions: > I can print several sets. Thank you. One of the things that Gentoo can do is to create a set of binary packages ( *.tar.bz2 ) to allow rapid installation into multiple machines. As we are going to be somewhat creative in the way we do things the instructions published on www.gentoo.org probably won't be exactly correct. They will however be a very good starting point. > Compiling: > distcc on Knoppix (should this be tested first?) Yes, possibly at the next CLUG meeting on 30 june? > copies of Knoppix cd's I have just downloaded the latest one. Nick, Are there any of the writable CDs left over from the earlier Installfest? I also have a Gentoo LiveCD for MAC/PPC if anybody want to have a play with that. Hamish? > Lists: > Installers See the other posting from me. > Compiling PC's If we do this at the OSTC there are 6 or 7 Pentium MMX/200s we could use, but only one has a CD drive. Somebody with a brighter mind than mine will doubtless come up with a solution. > PC's to be Gentoo'ed We do need to know what kinds of machines are coming. the commands:- cat /proc/cpuinfo cat /proc/pci Will provide that info. > Should we use the Installfest web site and mailing list? I suppose it all depends on whether other list members find our chatter to be educational & informative, merely useful, or, quelle horreur, a nasty interruption to their day. > Regards, Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nick Rout [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, 12 June 2003 9:01 a.m. > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Gentoo Installfest > > excellent, what version of gcc? > > On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:00:35 +1200 > > Hamish McBrearty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have the latest Knoppix installed on my hard drive and it certainly > > have distcc. I would imagine it's there on the live boot cd as well. -- C. S.
