Versions Compared

Old Version 1

changes.mady.by.user Alex T Prengel

Saved on

compared with

New Version 2

changes.mady.by.user Alex T Prengel

Saved on

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.
Comment: Migrated to Confluence 4.0

...

New licenses:

none

Software updates:

  • added 64 bit Linux Splus 8.1.1
  • added 64 bit Linux VMD 1.8.7
  • added 64 bit Linux orbisnap 0.61
  • updated Maple to release 14

Questions/requests/bug reports:

...

Migration of WRW to Drupal: working with production to do this
migration. The bulk will be done while I'm on vacation...

General:

  • encrypted MacBook Pro hard drive in support of disk encryption project
  • sorted out Splus renewal delay with qla, vendor
  • registered for USENIX
  • working with JonR on drop/add list of thirdparty packages for release
  • ongoing conversations with davek re IBM TSM support for Ubuntu
  • updated abdenna on end of FY academic software expenses
  • tested 64 bit apps on new Lucid/debathena 64 bit test dialup;
    requested a few extra libs that were missing for some apps
  • renewed Tecplot annual maintenance, got notice from vendor that the
    2010 release is available
  • requested Xess annual maintenance quote

Problems:

  • ongoing temporary license keys for AMPL- arranged for coverage during
    my vacation, but IBM botched sending keys; permanent lic finally coming
  • ongoing issue resolution with ArcGIS 10 license server problems
  • got detailed response from Gaussian re licensing impasse; we are stuck
    on requirement for individual non-disclosure agreements
  • issues with student Matlab renewal- suggested possible wording for
    license renewal
  • /usr/bin/R is on dialups- why? No one knows...

Meetings/Presentations/Outages:

5/4/10 VSLS portfolio summary
5/4/10 MIT awards presentation
5/7/10 Release Team
5/10/10 conference call with ESRI re new license
5/12/10 breakfast with Marilyn
5/13/10 meeting with knyzio, sconti re WRW move to Drupal
5/14/10 Mac AcademiX teleconference
5/17/10 Keyserver advisory meeting
5/21/10 CRiB talk on Casimir forces
5/21/10 Jane Trull farewell
5/24/10 - 6/1/10 vacation

Goals for June:

  • update Tecplot to 2010 release
  • complete WRW transition to Drupal
  • test debathena/Lucid applications
  • complete adjusted list of debathena thirdparty packages with jdreed
  • attend USENIX