10 Jan
2003
10 Jan
'03
4:32 a.m.
On Fri, 2003-01-10 at 00:38, Patrick Shirkey wrote:
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.
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?).
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 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?
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Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd.
For the discerning hardware connoisseur
Http://www.boosthardware.com
Http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide
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Cheers.
Josh Green