[Imc-g8-2005] G8, Indymedia and computer network deployment

[Anarcho Babe]

Thoug thre are some inaccuracies in this email, I think it is good enough  
for the edlug list, who havn't previously heard of it.
Will try to update you with the monitor situation soon, too.

cheers Ulla



On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 11:49:13 +0100, Space Bunny <lists at j12.org> wrote:

> Hello edlugers,
>
> Indymedia [1] will be setting up a reporting centre for the G8, in  
> ex-church above the Forest Café/Art Space [2].
>
> It will run from June 29th. A network of computers will be set up to  
> enable activist reporters to edit and upload reports, photos and  
> footage. They will run on GNU/Linux, probably as thin (ish?) clients.  
> Also there will be some pretty groovie mobile reporting facilities.
>
> Allot of kit has come up from London but if you can donate monitors and  
> odd harddisk that would be really helpful then get in touch with them  
> via their email list [3], or email me with your phone number, as that is  
> what I think they are short of at moment.
>
> Also if you fanny popping along at set up time your expertise may be  
> helpful but indymedia does have it's fair share of those used to setting  
> up such network. Also you may just want to be in on it to help and  
> observe. It would be good to make links between some EdLUGers and  
> Indymedia (tech) folk.
>
> Access to the Independent Media Centre, will be by arrangement for those  
> helping with project, mainly those reporting. A registration process has  
> yet to be sorted. This is to prevent people just trying to use it to  
> check email etc. So if you do want to check it out introduce yourself on  
> their list soon or email me, and I will pass on details.
>
> I will hopefully be setting up some iMac with Ubuntu [4] in another  
> office to be used during the G8 Summit.
>
> cheers,
>
> Micah
>
>
> [1] https://www4.indymedia.org.uk http://scotland.indymedia.org
>
> [2] http://www.theforest.org.uk/
>
> [3] http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/listinfo/imc-g8-2005
>
> [4] http://ubuntu.com/
>
> [5] http://scotland.indymedia.org/otherpress/display/339
>



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