2005-08-26-01
Meeting w/ HP |
During his weekly phone call with M. Pavinen, B. Foster
mentioned that HP should contract with someone for external review in three
areas: OS itself, networking and database. HP reported they have done the
change for larger disc usage (>500Gig drive, using first 500Gig of drive).
M. Pavinen also stated that the external review will probably begin 1st
or 2nd week of November 2005. Revising the PSA is on M. Pavinen's list of
tasks for this week P. Edwards mention he hasn't seen anyting yet. B. Foster
suggested Allegro for the OS contractor and Mark Klein for the database
code reviewer. B. Foster will consult with Mark Klein regarding possible
candidates for networking software review. B. Foster feels there's a 90%
chance the review is going to be done this November. He reminded M. Pavinen
that HP will be paying for this work, M. Pavinen said HP pays "going
rates". B. Foster to discuss pay rates with Mark Klein. |
2005-08-26-02
Martin Gorfinkel |
B. Foster indicated he's delighted to have Martin
as CEO if he's willing. B. Foster will discuss with Martin his reasons for
not wanting to be a Board member. Martin knows that the CEO position at
present is an unpaid or possibly $1 monthly position. Agreement for Martin
to serve as CEO should be in writing. By unanimous vote the Board will invite
Martin Gorfinkel to the meeting next week to discuss the CEO position. |
2005-08-26-03
Steve Suraci |
B. Foster will try to get with S. Suraci and ask him
to resign. OpenMPE needs a Board member that will participate, especially
with the activities coming this year and next with HP. |
2005-08-26-04
Next Meeting |
With Fall schedules changing, the Board will decide
by email in the coming week the time of the next meeting, either Thursday,
September 1st or Friday, September 2nd. |