Avalon internal conference Live chat with Bill Ryan

[Scott]

I had an Idea which I passed on to Bill Ryan about a Live interview with him and Avalon members.

Here is the idea (please feel free to make technical suggestions) Avalonians will gather in PA live chat at a specific time (likely weekend) and ask Bill questions while he is either in the Live chat or better yet on a live skype broadcast or some program like teamspeak and 1 person will ask him questions from the PA live chat and he can answer for all to hear.

Bill has said he would be willing to do this.

What I would like to know is:

1: Is this something Avalon members would be interested in ?
2: Does anyone have webcasting technical knowledge? and can they explain how best this would work?

Avalon Internal Conference was Bills terminology - brilliant (specially since I was thinking of it as "this here live chat with Bill thingy" ;)

[morguana]

i think its a super idea aztar, and i hope you get feed back as to the techy side........skype works great for groups but if there is a better way then cool
love
m
will sticky this for a couple of days

[Tommy]

This sounds like a plan to me, our latest conference (almost the same concept except including whistleblowers) was a huge success, and I am sure Bill would have plenty of new and interesting info to share, probably more than enough for some hours of live broadcast alone :p

Go for it!

:)

[Scott]

Thanks Terra

Do you have any technical advise on how this can be achieved or what approach would be easier?

[DoctorWho]

There are service that you can use also, like Talkshoe and Blogtalkradio. While their audio quality is equivalent to phone line sound, they do have chat and multiple call in capabilities.
Bill "the Doctor"

[norman]

I don't have the know how to set it up but if it's a choice between a full bells and whistles service with lousy audio quality and a simple set up with decent and consistent audio quality, I'll go for the later. Some of those joint 'radio' shows were pretty horrible to listen to. My impression of Skype, so far, is that it doesn't deliver.

[Sentience]

It sounds like a wonderful idea and one i'd love to participate in.

Talkshoe would be a perfect fit, the main problem with conference calls is that everyones mic settings are different if you are looking to record it then you just need to take 5 minutes before hand just to make sure everyones levels are ok.

The Camelot one recently was almost unlistenable im afraid it had terrible sound quality.

[Tommy]

If its only going to be Bill and perhaps one other person you have the freedom to use almost any and all broadcasting systems online. Ustream for example could be worth a shot perhaps?

Sentience: Some of the speakers were using non-ideal call solutions, but saying it was " almost unlistenable" is a exaggeration I think, we had few (if none) complaints with users having trouble hearing the conference. (just look at the comments given on camelotforum during the live show).

We are asking people not to use skype for the next one on the 1st of July, that will solve many issues in itself in regard to audio.

Hence my best tip of the day: Do not use skype! ;) (not for conferences and radio shows that is, Rebecca Jernigan also have the same experience in her many years of radio)

[Scott]

It sounds like a wonderful idea and one i'd love to participate in.

Talkshoe would be a perfect fit, the main problem with conference calls is that everyones mic settings are different if you are looking to record it then you just need to take 5 minutes before hand just to make sure everyones levels are ok.

The Camelot one recently was almost unlistenable im afraid it had terrible sound quality.

I think there should only be 1 person asking Bill Questions that are posted in the PA chat room and if a mass chat service is used every mic except for the questioner should be Muted or perhaps better yet All mics except Bill's be Muted and Bill can just read the Questions in PA chat and answer what he likes. Perhaps 1 person can Assist Bill by Copy /Pasting each Question in a separate Private chat with bill (only once) to avoid members spamming their questions, thinking they are being ignored or worried that the chat window filled up and their question is not visible so they post it again.

The Ustream option is also interesting, anyone with technical knowledge?

[Tommy]

Hi again,

Ustream is a rather simple setup, in fact I think Bill has used it before for something (not sure though, I might mix with something else). After configuring your ustream stream you will get an embed code for the stream, that can be integrated into any page or forum thread. As of experience trying to follow questions in a live chat with ton's of people (and I am sure there will be many!) is a exhausting and difficult task, so my recommendation is to start a dedicated thread were members post their questions and then Bill alone would be able to just refresh the thread and look for new questions without text rolling in light-speed over his screen.

I would love to help, but honestly I have no time to spare as of now, lots going on.. :s

I hope this can help :)

EDIT: Take a look at this page: http://camelotforum.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=groups&task=viewdiscussion&groupid=1&topicid=2&Itemid=95
(I know, long URL). You can see people asked questions during the live conference, and it was very simple for Rebecca and Kerry to follow the audience from there.

[JoshERTW]

1. Very cool idea -I'd be interested
2. I got nothin... :(

[kinsuemei2]

In my experience with my friend Armake21, we tried stick cam,Jason Tv and ultimately ended on U-Stream, as he did the Armake21 show every Friday for almost a year, and he showed and played high end games that took a lot of buffering, and they were seen at full speed on even low end systems so for something as simple as this its a great Idea, HOWEVER! too many people in the U-stream chat will lag it badly so you will need to use the Avalon chat room to ask the Q n A, also then Bill can moderate as to what questions he wishes to answer.

[Scott]

Sounds like UStream might be the way to go with this. Questions via PA chat as well as a special thread here is a great idea as well :}

[Operator]

Sounds like UStream might be the way to go with this. Questions via PA chat as well as a special thread here is a great idea as well :}

Via chat might get a bit messy if people start massively typing together ... If there would be a special page (can be developed) to enter a question it can automatically be categorized e.g.
by anything you can think of ... this way the questions can be better organized in a database or so and retrieved in a controllable manner (like threads on a forum).

[Kra]

Do you have any technical advise on how this can be achieved or what approach would be easier?

I would suggest TeamSpeak3 as it is far superior to skype in audio quality and flexibility and it is available for all three major platforms Mac, Linux and Windows (at the same level in development), it has an easy and intuitive interface and it consumes less resources than skype. It has a very advanced administration system with advanced permision system (for server admins and ops) similar to UNIX/Linux permision system. Ts3 doesn't use users so you don't need to register anywhere to connect to a ts3 server, instead it uses an algorithm to generate (unique) private and public keys for every user. When you connect first the public key goes into server's database and the private key remains in your computer. Those two only combined work and the public key is useless without the private key, the using of the keys happens in background at client > server level you don't have to do anything. It is much like ssh connection using rsa key with small differences for those who know. Also every user has a generated unique id which is shown in ts3 at userinfo. You can set audio codec and quality for every channel and subchannel if you so wish, less quality less bandwidth consumed for those who don't afford. Maximum quality doesn't eat much bandwidth either. You won't have problems with noise as it has a great filter of background noise, you won't be disconnected from time to time because you're connected to dedicated server not through some company server to which they are millions connected. There are many public servers or we can setup one... or i can make available my own ts3 server for testing or maybe for more. These are just a few of the stuff about ts3 there is much more (for those who don't know ts). I wanted to open a thread about ts3 a few months ago to write in detail about this and suggest that to be used for conferences instead of skype. I ask Bill and admins to give it a chance and try it. If don't want to use it for the live chat at least you can use it for private conferences between admins and moderators. You will gain much more than using skype.

[Scott]

I would suggest TeamSpeak3 as it is far superior to skype in audio quality and flexibility and it is available for all three major platforms Mac, Linux and Windows (at the same level in development), it has an easy and intuitive interface and it consumes less resources than skype. It has a very advanced administration system with advanced permision system (for server admins and ops) similar to UNIX/Linux permision system. Ts3 doesn't use users so you don't need to register anywhere to connect to a ts3 server, instead it uses an algorithm to generate (unique) private and public keys for every user. When you connect first the public key goes into server's database and the private key remains in your computer. Those two only combined work and the public key is useless without the private key, the using of the keys happens in background at client > server level you don't have to do anything. It is much like ssh connection using rsa key with small differences for those who know. Also every user has a generated unique id which is shown in ts3 at userinfo. You can set audio codec and quality for every channel and subchannel if you so wish, less quality less bandwidth consumed for those who don't afford. Maximum quality doesn't eat much bandwidth either. You won't have problems with noise as it has a great filter of background noise, you won't be disconnected from time to time because you're connected to dedicated server not through some company server to which they are millions connected. There are many public servers or we can setup one... or i can make available my own ts3 server for testing or maybe for more. These are just a few of the stuff about ts3 there is much more (for those who don't know ts). I wanted to open a thread about ts3 a few months ago to write in detail about this and suggest that to be used for conferences instead of skype. I ask Bill and admins to give it a chance and try it. If don't want to use it for the live chat at least you can use it for private conferences between admins and moderators. You will gain much more than using skype.

Thanks for this :)

I'm also aware of teamspeaks qualities, I used it daily for years to run guildraids in Online games for 30+ people , not really sure how it might work for 100 or more though, but you could mute everyone except for Bill & 1 questioner.

[Kra]

Yes but i assume you are refering to TeamSpeak2... i was talking about TeamSpeak3 which hasn't been released too many months ago. TeamSpeak3 has been rewritten completely from the ground it's all new written in C++ and QT4. I can't even compare ts2 with ts3.

edit: if i assumed wrong please excuse me.

[Scott]

Yes but i assume you are refering to TeamSpeak2... i was talking about TeamSpeak3 which hasn't been released too many months ago. TeamSpeak3 has been rewritten completely from the ground it's all new written in C++ and QT4. I can't even compare ts2 with ts3.

edit: if i assumed wrong please excuse me.

You are correct Sir, I spoke of TS2.
I will read up on the new TS3 now that you have spoken of its new advancements :)
Thanks

[morguana]

sounds very much like you guys are getting somewhere :cool: hope to see this idea come to fruition in the not so distant future :)

[Tuza]

Yeah okay great for some, I do not have a clue what your talking about except for skype for which, I have not a mic, that tech talk leaves me outside in the cold in the dark but that's cool, I didnt have questions anyway and if I did I would just PM Bill.

[ronbono57]

Sounds like a great idea. How about next weekend?

[Scott]

Sounds like a great idea. How about next weekend?

This may take awhile to set up, it also has to be something that Bill has to set time aside for and I'm sure he is very busy.

[Bill Ryan]

This may take awhile to set up, it also has to be something that Bill has to set time aside for and I'm sure he is very busy.

I'd be delighted to do this, if there's enough interest. In August and September I'm likely to be very tied up, so this month (July) is the window.

If a competent small team can take care of all the details, I'll be on the other end of a phone or a mike whenever you like. Let me know.

[Scott]

That would be great Bill, now who is willing to help the the technical side of things?
If it is done on Ustream then Bill would have to set up the Ustream on his end to get the live video feed.
A special Thread would need to be created for bill to read the Live questions or at least create a List of questions to be asked by a member on skype.
Although Bill could answer questions posted on the text, it passes by pretty quickly.
I have been looking at this live stream http://live.twit.tv/ but would have to study the tech involved.

[Celine]

Wouldnt skype work for this?

[Scott]

Wouldnt skype work for this?

Depends can it broadcast Live video across the internet ?
Skype may well be useful for the Questions, Need someone with more live internet tech savvy :)

[sunflower]

I've been following this thread with interest. I do use skype fairly regularly but I am not tech savvy. So as long as I am supplied with instructions on how to participate as a viewer I am satisfied. I don't need to ask questions.

[morguana]

Depends can it broadcast Live video across the internet ?
Skype may well be useful for the Questions, Need someone with more live internet tech savvy :)

yes as long as the person has a vid cam thing, its very easy to do

[blue777]

skype Group coversation ...written or webcam.....try dominic 777 to link up on skype for a written chat first..then we can try webcam videos
lol
blue

[Bill Ryan]

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A note to All:

I'm very happy to do this, but the window is slowly closing... within a couple of weeks (ending 29 July, or earlier) I'll not be easily available until mid-September. Even after then things might be very busy.

This is a perfect time right now... I have a lot on, but I'm also at my desk with a lot of flexibility. (This is why I'm able to spend so much time on the Forum at the moment... ) :)

[morguana]

i guess someone will have to collect up skype addys so that a group can be formed?

a date/time needs to be set?

if anyone needs a hand doing this i would be happy to help
m

[blue777]

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A note to All:

I'm very happy to do this, but the window is slowly closing... within a couple of weeks (ending 29 July, or earlier) I'll not be easily available until mid-September. Even after then things might be very busy.

This is a perfect time right now... I have a lot on, but I'm also at my desk with a lot of flexibility. (This is why I'm able to spend so much time on the Forum at the moment... ) :)

Thanks Bill, for your time and effort
regards
blue

[blue777]

i guess someone will have to collect up skype addys so that a group can be formed?

a date/time needs to be set?

if anyone needs a hand doing this i would be happy to help
m

I will collect group addresses , starting with" alpha -omega" and anyone else who contacts me on dominic 777..skype written contact first then web cams if needed
regards
blue

[Rimbaud]

I'm in...whatever day, date, time etc.

Rimbaud

[blue777]

I'm in...whatever day, date, time etc.

Rimbaud

Call people on Skype
Make voice and video calls to other people who have Skype, wherever they are. for free...my link is dominic 777 make sure you are on Skype and have headphones with speaking facilities
great have a chat later
lol
blue

[Rimbaud]

Hi Blue...Just trying to check out my SKYPE status....haven'tused it in an age!...Get back to you.

Have fun!

Rimbaud.

[blue777]

Hi Blue...Just trying to check out my SKYPE status....haven'tused it in an age!...Get back to you.

Have fun!

Rimbaud.
many thanks it will be great to chat to you.....
it is easier to express ideas
lol
blue

[Scott]

How about a Sunday, up to Bill of course.
He will also have to set up the Ustream on his end if that's what we are going with or skype whatever the techies think works best.
Whatever is easier and we need a dedicated thread for questions before hand.
if we do have a live conversation with group speak than it would probly be best to have all mics muted except Bill's.
Not sure about the web cam concept as many do not have one and wont go buy one for 1 web chat, best to have 1 camera on bill with a live Video/audio stream feed and 1 place where everyone views Bills answers to questions.
Again any techie people want to step up, that would be great.

[Hope Light]

I will collect group addresses , starting with" alpha -omega" and anyone else who contacts me on dominic 777..skype written contact first then web cams if needed
regards
blue

Dear Blue, is it possible for everyone to participate in the chat (since I have just signed in)? I tried to find you on skype, there are dominic-777 and dominic_777, which one are you so I can add you (if I can participate)? Thank you and all the best, Lilly

[blue777]

Dear Blue, is it possible for everyone to participate in the chat (since I have just signed in)? I tried to find you on skype, there are dominic-777 and dominic_777, which one are you so I can add you (if I can participate)? Thank you and all the best, Lilly

hello lilly try both and i will reply
lol
dom/blue
dominic777 skype

[blue777]

i guess someone will have to collect up skype addys so that a group can be formed?

a date/time needs to be set?

if anyone needs a hand doing this i would be happy to help
m

If people can leave their skype addresses on here we can relay them to Morguana..or contact me on skype at, dominic777 the numbers 777 come directly after the name
lol
blue

[Fredkc]

You guys are making the question end of this MUCH more difficult than it needs to be.

The solution for the Input side of this, has been sitting right in front of you, all along. At the top of this page is a button labeled "Chat". You click it, you wind up in a chat room where I have personally seen over 100 people at one time. And... Richard's server wasn't even breathing hard.

You type, it shows up. Nothing could be simpler. There are already several people in place there who can "toss trouble makers", "mute" the ones who can't be bothered with manners, etc. Bill can read it or have the questions filtered, as he prefers. "If it ain't broke..."

For the output side, seem Ustream has worked well in the past. But anything Bill is comfortable with, and has a decent bandwidth oughta do.

Perhaps, while the "window is open" we should move on to time?

Fred

[blue777]

You guys are making the question end of this MUCH more difficult than it needs to be.

The solution for the Input side of this, has been sitting right in front of you, all along. At the top of this page is a button labeled "Chat". You click it, you wind up in a chat room where I have personally seen over 100 people at one time. And... Richard's server wasn't even breathing hard.

You type, it shows up. Nothing could be simpler. There are already several people in place there who can "toss trouble makers", "mute" the ones who can't be bothered with manners, etc. Bill can read it or have the questions filtered, as he prefers. "If it ain't broke..."

For the output side, seem Ustream has worked well in the past. But anything Bill is comfortable with, and has a decent bandwidth oughta do.

Perhaps, while the "window is open" we should move on to time?

Fred

thanks frederic
with skype you can actually hear the persons voice ..more personal
thanks
blue

[Bryn ap Gwilym]

May I suggest am alternative to the likes of Skype? Reason being there is a back door in Skype & users' calls can be bugged.

A good free alternative is Ekiga (http://ekiga.org/) which comes under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html) (GPL).
Its time for folk to pull away from the governments/PTB controlled software & operating systems.

Free License operating system(s) - GNU (http://www.gnu.org/)
Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download)

[Kra]

May I suggest am alternative to the likes of Skype? Reason being there is a back door in Skype & users' calls can be bugged.

A good free alternative is Ekiga (http://ekiga.org/) which comes under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html) (GPL).
Its time for folk to pull away from the governments/PTB controlled software & operating systems.

Free License operating system(s) - GNU (http://www.gnu.org/)
Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download)

This is not the time and the place to recommend linux to people... "trust me".

[Scott]

You guys are making the question end of this MUCH more difficult than it needs to be.

The solution for the Input side of this, has been sitting right in front of you, all along. At the top of this page is a button labeled "Chat". You click it, you wind up in a chat room where I have personally seen over 100 people at one time. And... Richard's server wasn't even breathing hard.

You type, it shows up. Nothing could be simpler. There are already several people in place there who can "toss trouble makers", "mute" the ones who can't be bothered with manners, etc. Bill can read it or have the questions filtered, as he prefers. "If it ain't broke..."

For the output side, seem Ustream has worked well in the past. But anything Bill is comfortable with, and has a decent bandwidth oughta do.

Perhaps, while the "window is open" we should move on to time?

Fred

This was, if anyone remembers my original thought, questions in PA chat and answers in some form of Live video feed.
Originally the only reason skype came into it was for 1 person to be in contact with bill to help with questions that were posted on PA chat.
Also to have some well thought out questions in a special thread for Bill as well.

[Rimbaud]

Blue...I'm all ok for SKYPE if that's the way to go..but I'm open to other ways and means too if those are a preferred option. My Skype is andrenuk so I must be amongst the first on your "to do" list. I was amongst the first skype guys in Europe, and I haven't used it for yonks and yonks...but I've tested the connection and all seems ok,..my headphones work but where oh where is my mike?

Blue, if you can, let me know roughly when we can all talk together..I think that it'll be an awesome event don't you? I can't wait to hear you in person or Bill and all the others. My only problem with the "chat" function within Avelon is firstly i can't type that quickly and secondly I find it to be a bit impersonal. I have no problem with a Moderator and understand (as Tommy suggests) that a general skype freeforall could be a wee bit chaotic...there must be some middle ground somewhere.

Dominic, you're obviously working your socks off over this..so well done! I'm really looking forward to catching up with you in real time.

Cheers Blue

Rimbaud

[Scott]

I think its safe to say a skype free for all is not what this will be.

[Rimbaud]

Hi Aztar,

I don't have a problem with paying a small contribution towards this event. If it's successful and future events prove popular over time, then meetings like these will become cheaper and more accessible to the wider public. In an ideal World all this stuff should be free and I'm with you one hundred percent there. I just know one thing..neither Bill nor Kerry can exist on air alone, and their expenses must be enormous. It's a sad fact that many good intentions are brought low by lack of funds.

To this extent, I am prepared to pay (a small amount) for items that I find interesting. I believe that both Bill and kerry deserve a salary of a kind; but I don't think that some things should be "ringfenced" at $10, 20 or 30!..it should be what we feel comfortable to pay.

Some of us have more money than others here..so I think it's important for us all to do what we can, within our means to support both Bill and Kerry, if we want them to continue doing what they do. That is my personal point of view..I hope that I haven't made waves!

Rimbaud

[Scott]

Hi Aztar,

I don't have a problem with paying a small contribution towards this event. If it's successful and future events prove popular over time, then meetings like these will become cheaper and more accessible to the wider public. In an ideal World all this stuff should be free and I'm with you one hundred percent there. I just know one thing..neither Bill nor Kerry can exist on air alone, and their expenses must be enormous. It's a sad fact that many good intentions are brought low by lack of funds.

To this extent, I am prepared to pay (a small amount) for items that I find interesting. I believe that both Bill and kerry deserve a salary of a kind; but I don't think that some things should be "ringfenced" at $10, 20 or 30!..it should be what we feel comfortable to pay.

Some of us have more money than others here..so I think it's important for us all to do what we can, within our means to support both Bill and Kerry, if we want them to continue doing what they do. That is my personal point of view..I hope that I haven't made waves!

Rimbaud

oh crap, i feel that i was misunderstood.
What I meant by free for all was , 100+ people on skype all trying to ask Bill questions and that this was not the original intention at all :)

I see no need to charge for this "experiment" live chat at all.

Of course if you want to contribute to Bill's work monetarily go for it,every little bit helps I'm betting :)

[morguana]

i think your original idea aztar, where bill has mic and members can type questions, (in capitals? so that they show up against any background stuff) is a good way to do this.
this is how i understood your idea........no definatly not a free for all, that would be madness!
any way good luck!
love m

[blue777]

Hello skype will be the best system , as it is already used on this forum, anyone wishes to talk to Bill let me, Morguana or AZDA..HAVE YOUR SKYPE ADDRESS
LOL
BLUE...
Does anyone else want to collect skype adresses?
lol
blue

[Hope Light]

Hello skype will be the best system , as it is already used on this forum, anyone wishes to talk to Bill let me, Morguana or AZDA..HAVE YOUR SKYPE ADDRESS
LOL
BLUE...
Does anyone else want to collect skype adresses?
lol
blue

Count me in for skype:cool:

[Scott]

i think your original idea aztar, where bill has mic and members can type questions, (in capitals? so that they show up against any background stuff) is a good way to do this.
this is how i understood your idea........no definatly not a free for all, that would be madness!
any way good luck!
love m

That's close to the original idea, accept with the addition of a Live Video feed, Ustream ect & only 1 person with Bill via skype or TS3 ect to help him with keep up with questions posted on PA chat & a special thread for questions on PA2 :)

But its up to Bill, whatever is easier for him. If he wants to do this minus Live streaming video and just go with audio for a test run, that's cool to.

[Rimbaud]

Hi Aztar,

Sorry, it wasn't your fault at all ..the misunderstanding was mine alone...why am I so suspicious these days? To you and Blue I'm happy to go with the flow and look forward to it. Keep us updated

Peace all

Rimbaud

[Rimbaud]

Hi all,

Is this plan still going ahead or have I been barred from it?

Rimbaud

[Scott]

Yes it is still going ahead, just working out technical details at the moment :)

[Rimbaud]

Thanks Aztar,

Rimbaud

[Anchor]

Morguana - I'll join in if the timing works for Australian people - You already have my skype address.

[DoctorWho]

DoctorWho8 is me pretty much everywhere else on the internet.
Bill "the Doctor"

[morguana]

have chatted with aztar yesturday, he is looking at other options other than skype, so will wait and see what comes up.
thanks john will try very hard to do a time that will be goodish for all.

[Rimbaud]

Kewl by me Morguana,

Any event will be a good one and I'm looking forward to it...Pity not to hear eachothers voices as per Blue777's comments don't you think?..oh well another time..another occasion

All the best

Rimbaud

[irishspirit]

Excellent Idea my friend. This shoyuld be very interesting indeed.

More interaction is what is need.

[Scott]

The Live chat with Bill should be going forward by the end of this week, once we have exact date/time nailed down a special thread will be created for well thought out questions.

I would recommend members become familiar with PA2 chat as live questions will be posted there http://projectavalon.net/forum4/index.php?id=mchat

Be Well

[Rimbaud]

Ok..thanks Aztar..I'll try, however I'm no computer boffin. so can't guarantee my involvement. Just a question though..Blues Skype idea seemed to have loads of merit, so why was it abandoned?

Rimbaud

[Bill Ryan]

Hi, All -

I'm in LA (Pacific time) and I'm available this weekend: Sat/Sun 31 July/1 August.

I'll be on a landline phone and also Skype... happy to do this. I'll check this thread and also my PMs on Saturday morning.

Is there a plan...? :)

[Moemers]

Sure hope so.

Would love to see this...

[Scott]

I have chatted to Bill and Next week is workable,there are some technical difficulties that need to be worked on.
Oh and Skype conference chat would not have worked, chaotic nightmare comes to mind ;p

[Wood]

I think this internal conference is a good idea. It is very kind of Bill to have agreed to do it, and thank you also to the people that have volunteered to organise it. However, some of us won't be able to attend this weekend. It would be really nice if the audio could be released for download afterwards, with the questions on it. This means someone should read aloud the questions if they are coming from the chat.

[blue777]

I have chatted to Bill and Next week is workable,there are some technical difficulties that need to be worked on.
Oh and Skype conference chat would not have worked, chaotic nightmare comes to mind ;p

why would there be night mares with skype...we can use the chat room and skype Bill in order of the questions that come up

[Project_Buggy_Beach]

Like the idea, have not used Skype, kind of just testing the reply feature here!