[Novalug] Tuxflix?

[Raul Parra]

Has anyone considered using bit torrent to serve the video/audio files from
the meetings?

This way - speakers and guests would not have to "agree" with any Youtube
end user licensing

I can volunteer to draw up a document outlining how this is to work
(tracker, torrent feed)

RP

On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 7:13 AM, greg pryzby <greg at pryzby.org> wrote:

> I would opt for google video, vimeo or youtube and use the
> bandwidth/infrastructure in place instead of building solution.
>
>
>
> Rich Goodwin wrote:
> > There has been an offline discussion that I think warrants some online
> > inputs.
> >
> > The NOVALUG meetings have been recorded over the years and either
> > transferred to VHS tape or DVD.  Availability of the recordings has been
> > dependent upon a librarian physically being at the monthly meeting and
> > you being there to borrow the recording and return it.
> >
> > The question was raised about posting to YouTube or some other place.  I
> > am not opposed as long as all involved - speakers and attendees, are in
> > full agreement.  Having physical media limits the distribution
> > technically which, without written permission from all attendees, is a
> > good thing.  I personally do not wish to infringe on anyone's privacy by
> > posting his/her image/voice without their express acknowledgement.
> >
> > Then JR, have to give credit here, asked about TuxFlix.  A meeting
> > download repository for NOVALUG members.  Would there be interest?  What
> > would be the preferred/acceptable resolution??  This could lead to a
> > minor donation being needed if bandwidth consumption becomes an issue.
> >
> > So, is there any interest in a TuxFlix??
> >
> > Rich
> >
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