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To RTP Free-Net list and triangle.freenet:

Here is the first draft of an agenda for the September 22 meeting. If you
have any comments or suggestions, you can send them to the list or to me
directly, if you prefer -- Judy_Hallman@unc.edu.
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RTP Free-Net meeting agenda
September 22 , 5:30 p.m.
The William & Ida Friday Continuing Education Center in Chapel Hill

Agenda changes (5 minutes)

Introductions: who we are and why we are here (10 minutes)

What is the name of our group? (5 minutes)

Committee reports:  hopefully including information on internal
communication methods and how others can get involved (10 minutes each)

% Harware/software/networking/facilities

% User interface

% Data

% Funding/staffing

% Publicity/administration/training

Communication:  listserv, newsgroup -- how can communication be improved?
(10 minutes)

How do we get the system get started? (15 minutes)

Option A:  Develop a business plan and a database development plan. Then
solicit funds from corporations and granting agencies. Wait until we have
funding before building the system.

Option B:  Build a prototype on a home computer using whatever freeware we
can find and start putting data in, while also developing plans.  Then we
can ask for funds for expanding an existing service.

Option C: Ask a major corportation for a machine (at least on loan);
gather enough funds to acquire the FreePort software ($850) and build a
prototype.  Then we can ask for funds for expanding an existing service.

Other options?

With options B and C, how many phone lines would we need?

How will we select a name for the service (this topic may have been
addressed by the publicity committee)? (5 minutes)

Adjourn before 7:30.