Boston Linux Installfest XVIV Saturday December 10, 2005 Channel 5, Needham

[robertlaferla at comcast.net]

>For a video source, I would be happy to bring a VCR and associated cables.
>You wouldn't be able to test the online programming, but you could test that
>it can record and play back on demand.

It's ironic that we need to look for a video source when the InstallFest is being held at a TV station (WCVB).  ;-)  But seriously, the ideal set up would include a CATV or Satellite feed but I suppose we could try a terrestial antenna (HDTV).  That may work and Channel 5 may come in pretty strong... :-)



> Drew Taylor wrote:
> > On Dec 1, 2005, at 3:42 PM, John Abreau wrote:
> > 
> >> Robert La Ferla wrote:
> >>> Suggestion: It would be nice to have specialized installfests for 
> >>> MythTV and Asterisk.
> >>
> >> In principle that would be nice, although I don't think it makes 
> >> sense as a separate event. To make it feasible, we'd need  volunteers
> >> with experience installing these. Also, I imagine we'd  need a video
> >> source for MythTV, and telephone lines for Asterisk;
> > 
> > In my earlier reply I failed to mention that I would be perfectly  happy
> > with it happening in conjunction with the regular installfest.  I agree
> > that there wouldn't be enough need for a separate event.
> 
> I would REALLY like the MythTV part to happen, if there are volunteers who
> could help with that.  I would bring down my new server for that.
> 
> For a video source, I would be happy to bring a VCR and associated cables.
> You wouldn't be able to test the online programming, but you could test that
> it can record and play back on demand.
> 
> Is that good enough?  Should we do it?
> 
> As a side note, I am hoping someone there has a dual layer DVD burner.  I
> still haven't been able to duplicate that SuSE 10 disk.
> 
> 
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