If any of you have any other suggestions, we will try to forward them
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Guerra <rguerra@lists.privaterra.org>
To: CONGO - Philippe Dam <wsis@iprolink.ch>
Cc: bureau wsis <bureau@wsis-cs.org>; Alejandra Mendoza <wsis@ngocongo.org>;
Ramin Kaweh <Ramin.Kaweh@unctad.org>; Renate Bloem <rbloem@ngocongo.org>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: [CS Bureau] Space related issues for CS in Tunis
> Philippe:
>
> My comments are as follows:
>
> (1) General items to be requested:
>
> - I would like to suggest that a Notice board for announcements and/
> or news also be requested. There notices and other information could
> be posted
> - In addition to the PC's for each room, a filing cabinet and/or
> shelving would be needed (we had this @ Geneva summit)
>
> - @ Geneva summit the rooms with PC's also had printers. In Tunis we
> should have more than one, as that way we have an alternate if it
> breaks down, runs out of paper, etc. So ask for more than one printer
> - please
>
> -
> (2) Technical / IT comments:
>
> - Internet connection in at least one of the offices should be not
> firewalled, with "ports open". I can give you the technical
> specifications if needed. In summary, the connections need to be
> setup in such a way so that those using VPNs and other secure means
> can be used to connect to internet services outside of Tunis.
>
> This is a non-negotiable request - arises from the fact that Tunisia
> is known to both block internet sites (ie. censor them), as well as
> intercept communications. Secure means to use the internet must be
> obtained . Note: demand was made in the Feb Bureau to Bureau
> document, as well as @ various interventions by CS.
>
> - If possible, one or more of the PC's should be equipped with
> speakers and microphone. This would permit virtual teleconferencing
> with CS who can not attend Tunis.
>
> - If possible, one or more video projectors should be requested .
> They would be used for presentations and virtual teleconferencing.
>
> - The technical setup and configuration of the PC's should be known
> in advance. Specifically what operating system will be installed - if
> at all. though Microsoft is a sponsor of the event - that should not
> limit the choice CS might have to remove the installed operating
> system, and in its place install one that is based on Free, libre &
> open Source software.
>
> Ubuntulinux, for example would be one i'd recommend. It's made in
> South Africa. If the Tunisian IT tech people don't know how to use
> it..no problem, CS people would be more than happy to install it on
> CS's computers...
>
> http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
>
> (3) Situation of the CS offices/rooms
>
> - thanks for the map
> - it would be helpful if a larger map, would be available - as it
> would allow us to situate the CS area. It, give us an idea of where
> the CS "space" is located vis-a-vis everything else.
> (ie. are we in a corner, close the WSIS ES, outside, or what?)
>
> (4) Other Logistical needs:
>
> - Agree with Renate's comments that a certain # of overpasses should
> be requested for the CSB secretariat to have access to both the
> summit "secretariat", as well as the press area.
>
> This is not a "new request" , as for the Geneva summit, a limited #
> of individuals were granted overpasses for the summit "secretariat"
> area, as well as the press area. We need to find out how many
> overpasses for each of the two sections we can get.
>
>
> (5) Outstanding:
>
> - "Speaking slots" - Despite numerous messages by Renate and myself,
> there is still movement on the topic of speaking spots. Is the
> deadline still Oct 1st? If so, then the numerous CS caucuses ,
> plenary and working groups need to be notified to start the process.
>
> - "Internet details" - given past experience at the summit in Geneva,
> we need to seek and obtain assurances that we will have FREE
> wireless access AT LEAST for the "CS space". If Wireless access for
> the rest of the summit is not free, then we need to know ASAP.
>
> - "situation of CS Pavilion" - please ask for larger map/plan of
> Kram centre. that we can have an idea where they are putting us.
>
> The image you sent shows that we have :
>
> a. a far more isolated and less favourably located vs what was the
> case at the Geneva summit.
> b. There seems to be a main door (that opens out) that leads to the
> CS pavillion area. Will that be locked in any way?
> c. Can we ask that the sound in salle 150 not be too loud. Should it
> be, then we might not be able to hear each other .
>
> - "overpasses" - This was left for the very last minute at the Geneva
> summit. I know, as I am the one who had to allocate them. I am
> willing to advise to help set up a process for allocation for tunis -
> however, will not do this by myself again. A team needs to be created
> to do this, and it needs to be done in an open, transparent and fair
> way. An allocation policy needs to be drafted by the precom
>
>
>
> those are my comments for now.
>
>
>
>
> regards,
>
> Robert
>
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