[Palindrome] Roll call, and equipment

[Eric Berlin <eric ericberlin com>]

This seems like a good time to start talking about equipment. But before
we get to that, this ALSO seems like a good time to check on who's in and
who's out. If you're planning on joining Palindrome at the MIT Hunt in
2006, can you send me -- and only me! Not the list -- an e-mail? If
you're only going to be there for a limited amount of time, you might
note that as well. I'll post a roster when I've compiled one.

On to equipment. Dan was good enough to compile a list of needed items.
I've highlighted the really important items, especially the ones that
right now we don't know who will provide them:

Various computers (can't have
enough. In fact, when you e-mail me to tell me you're coming, let me know
if you'll be computer-equipped)

Printer / Toner (We NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS to the speedy printer we
had last year. We might have a bead on one, but right now that is only a
maybe. This is one of the top items we must acquire.
Suggestions?)

Ethernet Switch/Hub (Ken usually brought his, and he's out. I
assume this is not a difficult acquisition, but someone has to provide
it. Volunteers among the net-savvy of you?)

Fridge (We have access to a small cube fridge. Bigger is
better. Anyone?)

Name tags (Fuldu, will you be doing the honors again this
year?)

Big stapler (Another item Ken used to bring)

Copier? (Not sure if we need this, particularly if we get a
decently fast printer. But we've had it in the past -- also courtesy of
Ken -- so I include it here.)

Walkie-talkies (Nice to have around.)

Corded phone (Assuming we get a land line, and add me to those
people who feel this a high priority)

Other stuff:
Reference books
Boxes of paper
Cellphone tally
Digital camera
Coffeemaker
Power strips
Extension cords
Flashlights
Tools
Twine
Microwave (Dan may lend us his)
Computer monitor & speakers (or is that just redundant at this
point?)
Loooong Ethernet cord(s)
Pens
Pencils
Graph paper
Other paper
Crayons
Chalk (Dan, don't we still have that huge box we bought a couple of years
ago?)
Scissors
Tape(s)
Cutlery / paper products / hot & cold cups
Binder / sleeves
Hotpot
Brita filter
Coffee
Tea
Hot choc
Sugar
Creamer
Nametags (Fuldu, will you be doing the honors again this year?)

Whew. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in January.

Eric B.