We sent this email out to a list of interested developers, but I thought there might be some additional interest in the g.d.o. pages too, especially here on D4G. So, here's the info:
Thank you for your interest in the Open Government Platform (OGPL), an open source capability for open data and open government around the world.
We appreciate those of you who have downloaded the code, helped to test it, and provided feedback. We are getting close to releasing the first complete package of OGPL and would like to get your ideas, feedback, and commits before we proceed. To help with this, we will be holding two information webinars this week (Wednesday and Thursday), and have updated the code and documentation on Github.
Please join in on one of the webinars that is convenient (times are optimized for different areas of the world where our many developer volunteers are). Feel free to respond to this list as well with comments that are appropriate to share with the entire group.
Agenda
Introduction to OGPL
http://opengovplatform.org/
Preparing to release OGPL v. 1
Code and documentation status (currently labeled "beta")
https://github.com/opengovplatform/opengovplatform-beta
Examples from India, Ghana, and US
http://data.gov.in
http://data.gov.gh
http://data.gov
How to get involved (developers, testers, others)
Looking ahead to OGPL v. 2
Drupal 7 + CKAN
Discussion
To ask a question, ask first in the chat window and then you will be called on
Wednesday, December 19, 11:00 am-12:00 pm (Eastern U.S. time, EST)
Check your time zone at http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=OGPL+Welcome+%28Ame...
To join the web conference, go to https://mpweb7.jpl.nasa.gov/a/884ecae8da6fd02460ab42a5374f0016
To join the audio conference, dial in via the toll-free number at 1-866-328-8761 and when prompted enter meeting ID 4545
During the discussion, to ask questions, please ask first in the chat window and then you will be called on
Thursday, December 20, 2:00-3:00 pm (India time, IST) [check your time zone at:
Check your time zone at http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=OGPL+Welcome+%28Eur...
To join the web conference, go to https://mpweb7.jpl.nasa.gov/a/f5d35f5893570260530917ef9934659a
To join the audio conference, dial in via the toll-free U.S. number at 1-866-328-8761 and when prompted enter meeting ID 4545. For those overseas, you can call this number via Skype and connect that way.
During the discussion, to ask questions, please ask first in the chat window and then you will be called on
Welcome again. If you have questions about the event, suggestions, or have trouble with the logistics, please contact me directly via email or one of the social networks noted below.
--Jeanne Holm
Jeanne Holm
Evangelist, Data.gov
U.S. General Services Administration
Cell: (818) 434-5037
Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn: JeanneHolm
Skype: NASA_Jeanne