[Server-devel] XSCE IRC Scrum Minutes - September 17

[Anish Mangal]

Hi all,

Apologies for the delay in sending the minutes, we had our second XSCE IRC
Scrum this Tuesday/September-17. Here are the highlights:

*=This is the rolling agenda document = *
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6QtzLb6e58YKWqMf_junux2XyBRLFm31un8YLcYslg/edit

*=Key highlights/minutes=*

*==XSCE-0.4 RC-2 status==*

1. The release-0.4 branch has been created, and builds are being
automatically created from git commits

Path for rpm packages:
http://xsce.activitycentral.com/repos/xsce/release-0.4/RPMS/noarch/

Path for release-0.4 git repository:
https://sugardextrose.org/projects/xsce/repository/show?rev=release-0.4

2. RC-2 release is expected this within this week. Get your testing arsenal
ready! :-)


*==OLPC SF proposal ideas==*

1. There is talk about getting a XSCE-0.4 server running on a trimslice (
http://utilite-computer.com/web/trim-slice) and a cubox-i (
http://cubox-i.com/) for the conference

2. Deployment experiences : Bhagmalpur, Haiti

3. XSCE-0.5 Sprint (in SF and then Malaysia) -
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XS_Community_Edition/0.5/Sprint

4. Sprint location in SF: http://sftechcenter.org/free-meeting-space/


*==Malaysia progress==*

In Adam's words, we're still aligning the stars, but for anyone interested
in hacking on the server, both the OLPC-SF and Malaysia events will feature
XSCE (with hopefully productive hacksprints). Please make your way to
either/both of these conference if you can. :-)

Also, here's the Malaysia blog which is updated very regularly -
http://olpcbasecamp.blogspot.com/


*==Squid caching on AP's in mesh mode==*

There has been talk around working with the OpenWRT based SECN firmware for
routers. We are exploring whether a wireless mesh network can be deployed,
and finding ways in which overall network capacity may be improved. One of
the ways to do that is to provide data caching on the Access Points itself.
Modern routers have decent amounts of RAM and a USB port (for additional
memory), so something like squid might potentially work wonders.

Relevant links:
http://villagetelco.org/2011/04/small-enterprise-campus-network-secn/


*==XSCE: featured pilot deployments==*

One of the fundamental premises behind the XSCE project is engaging the
deployment community in every possible step possible. As we move forward,
we would REALLY benefit from working with deployments on specific features
we are developing. For example, we could really benefit from real world
data while refining the mesh networking proposal. This would add value to
deployments, in that it will make it much easier and cost effective for
them to deploy wireless networking, while still being able to meet
performance requirements.

The XSCE community is willing to throw it's weight behind supporting
deployments' needs if there is a willingness to work together. So, if
you're interested, please get in touch :-)


*==NYC Sept 21-22 showcase==*

XSCE-0.4 RC-2 running on a trimslice will be featured during the NYC
Makerfaire event at NYC Sept 21-22. If you're in the area, feel free to
drop in and give it a spin.


*==XSCE-0.5 dreams==*

With the approaching release of 0.4 and upcoming conferences, 0.5 plans are
quickly taking shape. Here are some of the things that were suggested:

* Basing on Ansible, and providing an admin GUI (through Ajenti)
* Passwordless client authentication
* Youtube video caching for squid
* XSCE as a vnc multicast reflector
* Setting up different default configs based hardware heuristics and number
of users
* Take advantage of crypto hardware if available for https/ssh/vpn
* <your idea here>

I think in terms of next steps, we need to get the wiki in shape so these
ideas may be properly documented, and a meaningful discussion results.

*=Here are the minutes as recorded by the bot=*
https://sugardextrose.org/issues/4687

*=Here are the full logs=*
https://sugardextrose.org/attachments/3146/schoolserver.2013-09-17-16.04.log.txt

Best,
Anish
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