Meeting Notes: Mar 16 2006

2.1 Status

• 2.1 RC-2a is out
• One postgres issue reported and fixed, just a few minor blockers left
• discussed mysql "set names utf8" and upgrades; decided valiant will add a FAQ entry regarding this rather than some code change at this point
• Still need more testing, particularly of upgrades
• Target: 2.1 around 18-Mar

Project Tasks

• Docs
  • No updates this week
  • Got analysis of survey/card sorting data from Valerie.. now we need to do something with it
  • h0bbel requests feedback be sent to -docs for http://www.shimmerstudio.net/wikki/index.php/Main_Page

• Codex spam
  • bharat added very basic captcha support
  • mindless plans to add this for user registration too; then add "autopatrol" feature to help us patrol other edits

• GMC block or "other resources" page for affiliate links
  • bharat will drive this task; discussed site placement a bit

• Gallery Foundation
  • Email discussion continued a bit this week
  • Waiting on -core discussion to select board (probably 5-6 members)
  • schultmc has posted draft documents, will file when all is set and agreed upon

• Theme contest
  • beckett has done some work on theme docs, but none in a while; he'll post what's he's got for feedback
  • volksport has picked up ownership of this; discussion/planning on -core

• Migration to svn
  • Preparation for migration to begin after 2.1 release; actual migration timing needs to coordinate with G1 schedule
  • mindless will drive this if no one else steps up