On Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Richard Dice wrote:
> > I am considering going to the ApacheCon Europe to see what's said and
> > put a few faces to names and meet a few people.
>
> So am I. And I'd be shipping myself in from Montreal/Toronto for it.
> I'm sure it will be worth the money, but I sympathise in terms of paying
> out of pocket for it as well, as I'd be doing the same.
>
> I'm not sure if it's "a fair reflection" of the price of having an attendee
> there, but that's not what it's about: It's about making money. The
> conference organizers have their dreams of financial security, too, and
> are looking for an appropriate work/risk/reward pay-off as well.
>
> I don't think you're being a scruge. It's a lot of money to be looking
> at -- I know. :-)
>
> History will show whether I get up the guts to write the cheque myself.
Do it - the mod_perl hackers are a fun bunch to spend time with, both in
and outside of conference hours. Think of it as a holiday where you learn
stuff!
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