[CALUG] webserver project

[John W Tindale]

Hello everyone,

I'm relatively new to CALUG and to Linux in general, and I'm really not 
so much of a tech guy. I do, however have a lot of experience promoting 
and aksing for funding of nonprofit efforts. If you guys think there 
would be value in any of that let me know. I might not be able to 
configure a server from scratch, but I know how to gather people to a 
project.

Usually the best way to raise awareness/ money is to be as specific as 
possible:
equipment needs (give model numbers if possible)
set up costs
monthly operating costs

Sorry I missed the meeting last night, I had to meet a client prospect 
on short notice.
Respectfully,

John Tindale,
jtindale at verizon.net
301-706-1490

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> Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:56:39 -0400
> From: "Chuck Fullerton" <cfullerton at tenablesecurity.com>
> Subject: [CALUG] FW: Webserver Project Update.
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>  Everyone,
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> I updated Johnny on the webserver project and his reply was so moving I had
> to forward it on.  
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> Please read on!!
>
> Chuck Fullerton
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnny Long [mailto:ihackstuff at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:14 AM
> To: Chuck Fullerton
> Subject: Re: Webserver Project Update.
>
> Chuck-
>
> Thanks for the email, and for the AMAZING updates! Please pass on that
> during my trip, I was hauled up in front of a church service and publicly
> thanked (extolled!) for installing and running the church's web server. I
> didn't even realize that we were running the church's server, but a trusted
> Ugandan friend have asked for a domain and space (which we gladly provided)
> and he took it upon himself to develop the site from scratch for them.
> Without doing a lick of work (other than domain registration and a few lines
> in an Apache config) we had saved the church a (ton!) of money they had
> budgeted for the website. It was such a big need for them, and we filled it
> through an associate on the ground. This type of thing is a really big deal.
> I can't stress it enough. Our bandwidth/service donor is simply amazing, and
> we're really only scratching the surface with our existing offerings.
>
> This project is a high priority for me because it puts into motion a great
> idea. Providing web service for  disadvantaged clients is such a big deal
> for them, and if your servers are implemented efficiently, it can be very
> little work for us. Also, please note that this server creates microfinance
> opportunities for the tech savvy in country. They can develop the site for
> our clients for a small price, and offer free lifetime hosting. This type of
> business can literally transform our tech brother's future, providing
> sustainable income and lifting him and his family out of poverty. It's
> really cool stuff.
>
> So I encourage you to keep plugging along and to encourage everyone on the
> team that this is so much bigger than a simple web hosting project!
>
> Johnny
>
> On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 8:37 AM, Chuck Fullerton
> <cfullerton at tenablesecurity.com> wrote:
>   
>> Johnny,
>>
>>  We had our April CALUG meeting last night..  We've got someone 
>> willing to  donate 3 (Three) rack mount servers!!  Celeron 500Mhz...
>>
>>  We've been looking at the different apps we may want to put on it, 
>> playing  with them and seeing how to configure properly.
>>
>>  Our next step is to start installing software and see the best way to 
>> put  these together.
>>
>>  We picked up a few more experienced people interested in the project 
>> and I  think we might be able to pick up the pace on this a bit.
>>
>>  We're going to set up another meeting within the next two weeks to 
>> take this  to the next step.  I'll have more for you then.
>>
>>  Chuck Fullerton
>>
>>  P.S.  Saw your info on the Trip.   Sounds very Exciting!!!
>>
>>
>>     
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> Registered Volunteers: 175
> Funds raised: $US 4,000(+); $L 22,000
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