SDF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2003

Via Teleconference  
Meeting minutes submitted by Tom Bates, Board Member

ATTENDING: Stephen Jones - President

	       Board Members:

		     Bo Ahlberg
		     Eric Schnoebelen
		     Gerhard Tratter
		     Tom Bates


1. ACCOUNT TERMINATION AT NORTHWEST LINK

Stephen opened the meeting by explaining the recent events leading to the
termination of SDF's account at Northwest Link. The reason given by Northwest
was that a Denial of Service attack directed at SDF was significant enough to
warrant shutting down SDF and terminating the SDF account permanently. SDF
members have been raising questions about legal action against Northwest Link,
and individual members have been filing complaints with the Washington State
Attorney.

It was questioned whether there may have been a breach of contract by
Northwest. The board unanimously agreed that legal advice is needed.
An SDF member has a relative who is a civil liberties attorney who indicated
they may review and possibly handle the case "Pro-Bono." 


2. NEW LOCATION AND PROVIDER

Stephen has been investigating several options, which he presented to the
Board. All in attendance agreed that the immediate need is to get SDF back
online as soon as practical. The following options were discussed:

* Colocation with Semaphore. The cost is estimated to be $1,270 per
  month, which is significantly higher that the previous Northwest fees. In
  addition, there is  a one time $1,623 set up charge. However, Stephen
  thinks he may be able to avoid part of the setup fees. Semaphore is willing
  to do business on a month to month basis.

* The California Colocation Project expressed some interest in housing SDF
  for free. Donations to their cause are probably expected.

* Several other providers were discussed, but not as much information was
  available at this time.

* Another possibility is moving SDF to Eric Schnoebelen's facilites in
  Dallas, Texas (SDF's long time UUCP provider). Preliminary estimates
  indicate the cost may be higher than those of Northwest but less than
  Semaphore.

  Eric also raised a concern about possible conflict of interest, therefore
  it was decided that Eric will abstain from voting in regards to the
  possible relocation of SDF to his facilities, if that option is pursued.

* Another option is to sign up with Semaphore on a monthly basis while
  planning for a more permanent home for SDF. Since Semaphore is willing
  to do business on a monthly basis, this may be a practical option.
  Furthermore, it would enable SDF to get back online in the shortest
  amount of time and a move could be performed with minimal disruption.
  If conditions are favorable Stephen may sign up Monday.


3. FOLLOWUP ITEMS

Stephen will meet with Semaphore on Monday. He will also field follow-up
calls from the other providers that were contacted.

The Board will meet again on Monday, February 3, unless Stephen is unavailable.
He will contact the Board via e-mail to announce the teleconference.
  
Stephen will contact the attorney who expressed an interest in reviewing
the Northwest account termination.