Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD
Mark Leslie wrote: Alex Mandel wrote: Mark Leslie wrote: Greetings, We at LISAsoft are in the process of setting up a Live CD. While the ultimate goal is a 'comprehensive' version by FOSS4G2009, we're starting with a fairly short java-centric stack of software in order to get the details worked out and get something out the door soon. Our goal is to have a cut available next week, with something polished by the 22nd, hopefully leaving enough time before Capetown for anyone interested to get some copies burned. So I suppose my first question is, is anybody interested in having a copy of this CD? Is there somewhere appropriate we could upload an image? How does this LiveCD differ from the Ominiverde one put out in August? +1 that you post it somewhere. Alex And no sooner have I replied than I've found the list of software on the Ominiverdi product, so now I can comment. Our livecd is starting with a focus on the java stack, mostly because that's where more of our experience lies. I certainly hope java is just the starting point, but time will tell. I'm curious if the two efforts could be done in tandem to offer a full selection. What distro did you base your LiveCD on? The Ominiverdi is based on Xubuntu which I imagine is using the repo versions of many packages (easy to maintain and upgrade) and being as it came out last month seems recent enough to me. If that could be combined with the Java stack I think that would be extremely useful and help to keep the Debian/Ubuntu packages up to date. Java always seems to be a little behind. I'm excited to take it for a spin later this month, Alex ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD
A LiveCD BOF is a good idea - you can start planning it here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_BOF_Sessions A few of the workshops and labs will be using liveCD or liveUSB. Is anyone keen to produce a few hundred CDs of one or more of the liveCD versions out there to distribute at the conference? Gavin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lorenzo Becchi Sent: 10 September 2008 02:40 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD Tim Bowden wrote: Is the liveCD issue worth a BOF in Cape Town? I'm happy to coordinate if there is sufficient interest. Proly irc hookup for those not there. Thoughts? good idea Tim. None from Ominiverdi will be there fisically but we can try to be on IRC. ciao Lorenzo ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Projects at FOSS4G
I'm curious about how many different projects (OSGeo and others) will be represented at FOSS4G by speakers, workshops, etc. Rather than wade through the presentation listing, I thought I'd be lazy and ask here. If you know that your project(s) are going to be represented there, could you drop me a note? Just let me know in general how many folks from it will be there. If there are enough people around we could arrange times for people to meet your project at the OSGeo booth. It would also help to know if your project has plans to bring flyers or brochures to hand out at the booth. The OSGeo Marketing Committee is arranging to have some overview brochures. Also, all projects and committees are welcome to do a brief talk at the Annual General Meeting.[1] It had great turnout last year and was very informative! Just sign up if you want to talk or add an item to the list for debate/discussion during the meeting. Tyler [1] AGM: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2008 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD
I'm very excited to hear Markus and Lorenzo correct me and tell me that GeoFOSS packaging is live and well. And yes, we would be delighted to work with you, building upon your work rather than starting again from scratch. The success of a packaging project will come from a strong community. We have been planning to create a simple live CD (based upon Debian or Ubuntu) for the Java stack - something that we think we could achieve. But if there are others working on this as well, together we could make something more ambitious for foss4g2008. Who is interested and what timezones are we in? LISAsoft is in Sydney, Australia. Markus and Lorenzo are in Europe? How about we meet on IRC #osgeo on Friday: 5pm Sydney, 9am in Europe? http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2008month=9day=12hour=7min=0sec=0p1=240p2=215 If this doesn't suit, suggest another time. Markus Neteler wrote: On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 4:27 AM, Cameron Shorter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Adding to Mark's comments, Our intent is to try and compliment and work with existing packaging efforts rather than compete with them. From our digging around, it seems that prior LiveCD efforts are not being maintained any more. (Please correct me if I'm wrong). I take liberty to correct you: http://grass.osgeo.org/download/cdrom.php at least also - slaxGIS - ArcheOS and the aforementioned Ominiverdi CDROM are up to date. We are focusing initially on packaging the java stack as we felt this could benefit the most from a little attention, While this is fine, the title of your LiveCD should reflect this to minimize confusion. FOSS4G LiveCD sounds like all included incl C/C++ stack to me. Best Markus ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Cameron Shorter Geospatial Systems Architect Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050 Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254 Think Globally, Fix Locally Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source http://www.lisasoft.com ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD
2008/9/10 Cameron Shorter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: We have been planning to create a simple live CD (based upon Debian or Ubuntu) for the Java stack - something that we think we could achieve. just a ping: Knoppix had a quite nice compaction, fitting one dvd worth of data into one CD. slow boot, but a awesome amount of software. I don't know how things are going in the live-cd/dvd arena, but this could be well worth a look. -- Paulo Marcondes = PU1/PU2PIX -22.915 -42.224 = GG86jc ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G LiveCD
Hi Cameron, all, On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 12:24 AM, Cameron Shorter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm very excited to hear Markus and Lorenzo correct me and tell me that GeoFOSS packaging is live and well. And yes, we would be delighted to work with you, building upon your work rather than starting again from scratch. The success of a packaging project will come from a strong community. We have been planning to create a simple live CD (based upon Debian or Ubuntu) for the Java stack - something that we think we could achieve. But if there are others working on this as well, together we could make something more ambitious for foss4g2008. Who is interested and what timezones are we in? LISAsoft is in Sydney, Australia. Markus and Lorenzo are in Europe? Yes. I'll be in Cape Town but have to take the plane on 4 Oct. How about we meet on IRC #osgeo on Friday: 5pm Sydney, 9am in Europe? Not sure if I am already operative then :) but no problem, I have never made a LiveCD myself... So please keep this timing if it suites most. Ah, I now see the 4th suggested: me = plane, but n.prob. Markus ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
