[openbeos] Re: way to go on waltercon ... linuxworld
- From: Shane Moore <Shane.Moore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: openbeos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:18:11 +1000
Hello,
Although I had no intention of going to WalterCon, since I am only on the
outer peripheral/observing, but also live so far away that a trip to US is not
feasible for me, I can share the disappointment others feel that WalterCon will
not be going ahead for this year.
I note that just recently I received a notice about a "call for papers" for
next year's (annual) Australia-Linux conference. In other words, they are
already planning now, 6-months ahead for something which happens in January. So
I would agree that perhaps this year's short time line for WalterCon may be a
significant contributing factor. Perhaps, a timeline of significant stages for
next year's should be worked out now, e.g. Registrations due by end June if
conference is to be in August, etc., and thus a website up 2 months prior, i.e.
by end of April, etc.
Secondly, Has anyone considered approaching any universities (or similar
place) as possible locations to hold the conference, rather than hotels.
Although I have no idea about US semester dates, I should think that there would
be some room or rooms which may be of an appropriate size to run a conference,
particularly during a non-teaching period. (Though I don't know if it would be a
cheaper or more expensive option.)
Shane
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