[D-Space] DIY Desktop CNC and domain registration

[Michael Foley]

> > > Hah - we may have our first bikeshed problem here. ;) I lean
> > > strongly towards "Dunedin MakerSpace", which has the virtue of
> > > being simple, descriptive and inclusive. However, I think having a
> > > definite name for ourselves ASAP is more important than getting the
> > > fine detail right - so if we have no consensus, I think we should
> > > just let Paul make the call and get on with it.
>

No strong opinion on the name, but simple and clear sound good.  I like
makerspace over hackerspace.


> I'm a big fan of not needlessly multiplying entities... How about we
> stick with Dunedin MakerSpace, but get the edgy factor by making the
> Electric Albatross our mascot/logo?
>

The Albatross sounds like a good mascot, very fitting for Dunedin.

   - I propose that we set up a Google Applications account for the
>    domain. This will get us email and a few other things like
>    calendaring that might come in handy.
>

I second the use of Google Apps for the domain.  I have been testing it for
use at my work, and it seems pretty good for email, calendar, and document
sharing/colaboration.  There can also be multiple administrator accounts
which might be useful.

I have not experience with using it for a mailing list, so can't comment on
that.

I think there is the ability to publish web pages with Google Apps also, but
I think a wiki on a separate host will work better for our needs.


Michael