[linux-audio-dev] Networking Linux audio folks

[Josh Green]

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?).

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Cheers.
	Josh Green