> >In a continuing effort to co-operate fully with the computer centre,
>I want to forward a schedule of broadcast test times that will allow
>the students to prepare for our event. > >I want to thank you for allow
us to proceed with a test on Thursday >at 1 p.m. It was shorter than
expected, only 45 minutes. I met with >Randy briefly afterward to check
in regarding the impact our >activites are having on the network and
the system. He indicated >that there was no negative impact. > >We are
running the system at its lowest parameters to reduce any >impact internally.
I realize you have concerns regarding the number >of people trying to
access the stream. Let me assure you, we don't >have very high expectations
regarding the number of people who will >try to access us. During tests,
there are one or two people we are >having log on to the stream to ensure
its quality. No one other than >these people has the address to the
stream. So the outside access >should not be gobbled up. > >We are planning
an instruction demonstration on Friday morning from >9 a.m to 12 noon
(max. It may end sooner). Since this is an >instruction period, there
will not be anyone trying to access us. It >is merely an internal exercise
for the students to complete training. > >I have asked the students
to draft a schedule for useage next week. >Our event will take place
on Feb 28, 2001 from 9 a.m. to >approximately 12 noon, as you were told
previously. We are not >expecting large numbers based on current RSVP
to invitations.(We >have no positive responses, but now that we know
the technology is >working I intend to personally invite a small group
of six or so >professionals to be involved. Along with some last minute
responses, >the number is not expected to be large) This is meant to
be a >learning exercise at this time. > >If there are any further concerns,
please let me know. Our goal is >always to work in co-operation. > >Once
the project is complete, we can discuss any protocols you wish >to set
up for future work and teaching. > >rob w. > >Robert Washburn