Fwd: Re: Computerbank VIC Procedures & Policies

["Buddrige, David" <dbuddrige@switch.com>]

I'm delighted by the results thus far but agree that before we actually hand
these things out, we need a set of distro-guidelines set up.

General Perth Info:  Unfortunately, Perth suffered a bummer when two of the
main committee had to go to the USA for eight weeks for training - these are
myself (David Buddrige) and John Darrington (who has just got a job with the
same company that David works for - and the same project!)... unfortunately,
this meant that the committee was left only as Bob Ogden and Tom Waghorn.
We decided that there was insufficient main people for us to actually have
the kick-off meet so we decided to post-pone it until myself and John return
from the USA.
In the meantime we see it as critical to the success of this project that we
get some distro-guidelines up-and-running before we go much further.  By
this means we can achieve two things.

1. Have a  clear guide as to how we intend to actually hand these things
out.
2. Generate enthusiasm (having a clear guide as to how we r to proceed).

The distro guidelines of course will remain (forever) open to adjustment and
so on, however we thought it important that we at least have _something_ to
start with... 8-)

that's my $0.02 anyway... ;-)

Dave.......

>From: kylie <beckster@warehouse.net>
>To: computerbank@linux.org.au
>Subject: Re: Computerbank VIC Procedures & Policies
>Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 10:55:50 +1000
>
>Although everyone is eager to get systems out to people it
>is quite clear that before we can do this we are going to
>need the policies & procedures of our Organisation in place.
>Surely - and slowly this is happening.
>
>Before any computers can be distributed we will need to: a/
>Obtain legal advice and insurances b/ Have a clear training
>and support policy C/ Be clear about our purpose d/
>implement procedures for approving applicants e/ test
>systems f/ be properly incorporated (our constitution is
>currently under review at the Office of Fair Trading)
>
>It has been proven that the technical side of installing
>systems is possible - several base systems were installed at
>the working bee. The finer details can be worked out before
>computers are picked up by applicants (account names,
>applications required, ISP accounts). We are working on a
>form for this procedure.
>
>All applicants must fill in the appropriate paperwork - even
>during the pilot. I am currently working on an application
>form - as soon as it is complete it will be available for
>viewing / comment on the web pages.
>
>It is important that Computerbank Vic (like any
>organisation) has policies, procedures and protocols in
>place as these provide mechanisms of accountability and
>guide a clear purpose.
>
>What is the feeling of other constituting states?
>
>Kylie
>