In preparation for having a meeting I would like to know the platforms everyone is using. It seems that IRC may be the text messaging approach we use beyond voice calls over Skype. Whatever we use, I want to make sure everyone can get into the discussion if they want.So please reply to all for this email and tell us what your choice platform is for daily use. And include your preferences for web browser, IM and IRC clients.
I have used Windows, Mac and Linux over the years and I know it has been difficult to find a good IRC client when using a different platform. Once we know the platforms and IRC clients people feel work best I will get some basic instructions on the wiki explaining how to get those programs and how to get into the RC channel.
Also, for those SysAdmin types out there. Do any you have a good way to capture the IRC discussion and publish it afterward? We will want to archive these meetings and highlight the major points and decisions of the meetings.
And while some may choose not to use Skype anyone who would like to take part in a voice discussion and save yourself from typing, I will be happy to have any join a conference call with me. Remember that Skype is free and runs on Windows, MacOS X and Linux.
http://www.skype.com/download/
Brennan Stehling
brennan@offwhite.net