Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] Networking Linux audio folks
From: Josh Green (jgreen_AT_users.sourceforge.net)
Date: Fri Jan 10 2003 - 11:18:34 EET
On Fri, 2003-01-10 at 00:38, Patrick Shirkey wrote:
>
> >There could then be 2 entry points to the
> >database, one catering to the company or individual looking for a Linux
> >audio consultant and another for those wanting to connect with other
> >audio developers. The latter being more losely based since one would
> >not necessarily need to be a professional to just meet others.
>
> I'm still looking for the appropriate name for this db. I want it to
> provide all the functionality that we need to allow users and developers
> to do real networking. Whether that is for paid work or just to arrange
> meetings with people in an area you may be travelling to/through.
>
I think they should probably be treated as 2 separate databases from the
viewers standpoint (even though the data would be stored in the same
one, there would be 2 links). "Linux audio technician database" sounds
good for the job related side of things "Find a Linux audio technician
near you, today!" :)
Perhaps "Linux audio community database" for the "network the Linux
audio folks" side of things.
> I think it makes sense that as part of a comunity that is based on
> openness we provide a way for people to get a little background info on
> us. I also hope that this database will present one more level of
> professionalism to the Linux audio developers public image.
>
I think a database like this could do all that and more :) Its just a
matter of configuring it so it doesn't scare away potential registers
(for spam reasons) but still provides an honest way to contact the
individuals.
>
> Currently the only required entry is an email address. Soon I will have
> a proper login faciltiy so there will also be a password required.
>
You mean for changing info at a later time? That sounds nice :)
> >Maybe a resume URL would also be good, so if one is browsing through
> >lots of entries they can quickly jump to individual's resumes.
>
> I figure this belongs in the specifics column. I will make it parse
> these entries for urls and automatically create links. On that note
> would anyone find it useful to have a photo column?
>
He he.. The Linux audio dating service :) I wonder how many Linux audio
gals are out there.. Maybe if they saw some of our pictures we'd have
some converts.. or maybe not. I think it would be nice to have a way to
put a photo, but perhaps this could also just be a link someone could
put in the specifics field (BTW, would it be more appropriate to make
that a text field rather than multiple lines?).
> --
> Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd.
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> http://www.boosthardware.com
> http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide
> ========================================
Cheers.
Josh Green
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