diff --git a/website/content/en/status/report-2025-01-2025-03/ldwg.adoc b/website/content/en/status/report-2025-01-2025-03/ldwg.adoc new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a7eebf1cf6 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/content/en/status/report-2025-01-2025-03/ldwg.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +=== Laptop and Desktop Work Group (LDWG) + +Links: + +link:https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-desktop/[Desktop mailing list] URL: link:https://lists.freebsd.org/archives/freebsd-desktop/[] + +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/LaptopDesktopWorkingGroup[Wiki Page] URL: link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/LaptopDesktopWorkingGroup[] + +link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9SdSkfqH9U&list=PLugwS7L7NMXwHlYfDKNMXwJrjFrYVA9ca[YouTube] URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9SdSkfqH9U&list=PLugwS7L7NMXwHlYfDKNMXwJrjFrYVA9ca[] + +Contact: Chris Moerz + +The FreeBSD Laptop and Desktop Workgroup (LDWG) has continued its dedicated efforts throughout the first quarter. + +LDWG holds monthly meetings to discuss the state of FreeBSD on laptops and desktops and to review progress. +These meetings are scheduled every second Monday at 5 PM UTC. +The next meeting is set for Wednesday, May 14, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EDT / 5 PM UTC. + +A survey has been initiated to explore alternative calling options that would enable participants from APAC regions to join the calls more conveniently. + +All calls are now available on YouTube, allowing broader access for interested parties to stay updated on the group's activities. + +The group's participants have made notable advancements in several areas: + +* ***Audio Improvements:*** Enhancements have been made to improve audio quality. +* ***Documentation:*** Significant improvements have been made to the documentation, making it more comprehensive and user-friendly. +* ***Wireless Speed and Stability:*** Efforts have led to better wireless speed and stability, enhancing overall connectivity. + +All activities are meticulously documented on the group's worksheet. +LDWG encourages anyone interested in contributing to add their name to the worksheet. +If there is any planned or ongoing work, participants are welcome to include it in the worksheet. + +The established LDWG's call agenda includes: + +* ***News Updates:*** Sharing news around FreeBSD on desktops and laptops, including work not otherwise covered by the workgroup. +* ***FreeBSD Foundation Laptop Project:*** The project continues to progress well, with reports highlighting the need for volunteers to support testing efforts and the formation of a UX test group. +* ***Project Reviews and Announcements:*** Reviewing and presenting progress, announcing new projects, and calling for actions. +* ***Q&A Sessions:*** Providing a platform to ask questions about ongoing projects; serving as a rallying point to organize developers, users, and stakeholders on focus areas. + +LDWG is working to improve the call's agenda in collaboration with the Enterprise Working Group. +Both groups face the challenge of having more areas of interest and work streams than available resources. +Therefore, a process is being developed to ensure that available time is spent on matters that have the required resources and attention. + +The group is open to anyone interested in the matter. +We welcome anyone who wants to join the group and/or calls to do so. + +Hope to see you there!