[CPLUG] Anybody out there? Is CPLUG still alive?

[Tim Goya]

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On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Eric Gustafson <subwire at gmail.com> wrote:
> If I remember correctly, the Java based ones can be inserted by making a
> custom page in WordPress and using the appropriate HTML to invoke the
> applet. (cut and paste from the readme)  You may need to do some
> experimenting as to where you stick the jar file, and which path to invoke
> it with, however.
> Here's one I've used in the past: http://www.pjirc.com/
> ...and by the looks of it, it's come a long way since "the past" :)
> You can customize the hell out of it, and pretty much blend it into your
> blog seamlessly.
> Hope that helps!
> - E
> On Mar 30, 2010, at 9:37 PM, Ilona Sparks wrote:
>
> Flyer looks good to me.  I 2nd the web based IRC client, that sounds like it
> would be useful.  Anyone one have any idea how easy it is to plug one of
> those into WordPress?
>
> Ilona
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM, Eric Gustafson <subwire at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Looks good to me!
>> I'd say now is the best time to start up a recruitment drive, since Open
>> House is coming fast, and there are people milling about everywhere...  We
>> probably will start the same discussion with White Hat soon
>>
>> My biggest suggestion, as someone who supports CPLUG, is to not actually
>> rely on IRC the way we currently do.  I know it's tradition to show people
>> at FYM how to use the IRC channel, and plug it whenever possible, but to
>> most people i've helped, that part produced the glazed-over "yeah whatever"
>> look.
>> The easiest solution to that is to install one of the various web based
>> IRC clients on cplug.org.  Then we can simply tell people "If you get stuck,
>> go to this website, and ask us a question and get a live answer!"  It's
>> simple, compelling, and changes nothing about how things already work to
>> long-time members.
>> Once we do that, we can even put it out to all the professors that teach
>> Linux-related coursework to the uninitiated (10x, etc) as a free source of
>> instant help and hangout for those interested on learning more.
>>
>> Speaking of White Hat, I've had this idea on the back burner for some time
>> of doing a joint CPLUG/White Hat PGP/GPG talk and keysigning party.  If
>> anyone else out there (especially execboard types) is interested, let me
>> know, and I can get the ball rolling with the rest of the officers.
>>
>> Anyway, props to you Erik for putting that together, and I'm happy to lend
>> a hand if I can.
>> And yeah, I should probably get back on the IRC channel soon...
>>
>> - E
>>
>> On Mar 30, 2010, at 8:22 PM, Erik wrote:
>>
>> > I've noticed a drop in IRC numbers lately and I recall last quarter
>> > someone declared the club dead in the IRC topic for an entire week.
>> >
>> > The mailing list hasn't been too active either. This in combination
>> > with IRC being quiet and a lack of meetings I am a bit concerned about
>> > the club's future. This is especially a problem considering most of
>> > the club's leadership/members are graduating soon.
>> >
>> > I've cooked up a flyer I plan to post around the school tomorrow as a
>> > light recruitment drive. I asked for opinions on the flyer in IRC with
>> > no response for an hour and half (very unusual for this time of night
>> > during the first week of school), so here's this email instead with me
>> > hoping people still check their emails. Even as I send this email I've
>> > yet to have someone give an opinion on the flyer in IRC. See the link
>> > below for the flyer.
>> >
>> > PDF Flyer: http://tinyurl.com/yl4s9qe
>> >
>> > If you feel like you can do a better job the Scribus .sla file is also
>> > available. http://tinyurl.com/ydhebkr
>> >
>> > If no one responds to this by the time I wake up tomorrow I guess I'll
>> > just run around posting the flyer anyway.
>> >
>> > Quite honestly we need a complete recruitment drive. Not just this
>> > flyer. Unfortunately, I personally am running short on time (I'm
>> > betting almost everyone else is as well), so I barely had the time to
>> > put together this mediocre flyer.
>> >
>> > IRC Stats: 7 bots, 11 graduates/non Calpoly students, 6 current Cal
>> > Poly students (most of whom are idle and usually don't show up to the
>> > meetings we do have).
>> >
>> > It's a sad day when we have more bots than active members.
>> >
>> > -- Erik
>> >
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