Last week MonitoringForge had a booth at the LISA 2009 show.  On Thursday November 4th, Amy and I recruited new members and projects by handing out MonitoringForge t-shirts and introducing the site to the attendees.
We had a lot of fun and also held some interesting conversations.  Some of which will be launched into programs shortly.
We [...]

A few people have asked MonitoringForge to create a “Job Board” so that organizations can connect with MonitoringForge participants who are looking for work.
We like the sounds of that idea - connecting people with needs, but want to get a feel for what kind of activity will really happen according to this request.
What’s your thoughts? [...]

Another milestone achieved! A big WELCOME to the 2,000th project - Monitorix.
It shows that MonitoringForge is a great place for Sys-admins and Network admins to find the newest tools to help manage their IT better.
The MonitoringForge staff is here to get your projects and plugins on the site.  Please ask for help if you need assistance, [...]

Greetings, MonitoringForge community! As was mentioned in today’s press release, we have started a project to WTFMM: Write the Flippin’ Monitoring Manual. We are inviting you to participate in the world’s largest documentation project focused on open source monitoring tools. This project is located within the MonitoringForge wiki.
To participate, register as a member. Once [...]

Organizing all of the tools that are quickly being placed on MonitoringForge is no small feat. We knew that the site taxonomy would be “passable” but a much better job is possible, and the community would come up with the answer.
Thanks to those who have submitted feedback so far, but, we need more insight - [...]

As MonitoringForge.org’s beta is now publicly announced and accessible, we’ve passed over 100 active members who have joined the ranks in a single day.
Also there’s been some great articles and mentions by the press today that evokes the chance for your direct input if this site is what you hoped it to be.  
Check out [...]

Yesterday I spoke to two journalists about the MonitoringForge site.  The intentions and ambitions to present all open source monitoring options in a single location with a professional community working together was pretty well received.
What was interesting was the skepticism that commercial entities will participate, encouraging a shared community and ultimately development.  It’s commonly done [...]

It’s important to us that this site is kept in a good check and balance of what IT Administrators need to what open source project developers need - to make this a helpful community that accomplishes its goals, and thrives with participation on both fronts.
We’d like to organize an advisory board that would bestow its [...]

Your feedback on how to make the site inviting, professional and vendor unbiased is greatly appreciated.
mrhinkle wanted a new logo as the last one had the “frame” that’s associated to GWOS.  OK - that makes sense and done.  How’s the new one?
howie caught the problem that registering a project doesn’t work on OSX and Safari [...]

Hey all, thanks for checking out MonitoringForge in it’s beta form.  We are working hard to make this site a neighborhood for all to benefit from.  Your tests, comments and critiques are all appreciated.
I want to reiterate our goals:
1. design this for the IT Admin who are seeking help in monitoring. 
2. allow the users to [...]