Re: [marketing-events] LCA 2005 OpenOffice.org Miniconf - BOF OOo macros
Ian Laurenson wrote, If people are interested, I would like to facilitate a BOF for OpenOffice.org macros. I envisage it to be: * a problem solving workshop * a getting started guide * a discussion about collaborative macro development It is possible to run an informal BOF on Mon or Tue before 7pm at the venue (not much time) or Wed 8:30pm-10:30pm. I need to book the Wed time slot reasonably promptly. Should I bother with organising such a BOF? If so, what time would people prefer? It sounds like a great idea, Ian, and I'm definitely interested. I don't have a strong preference on times. I'm staying in Canberra for the whole week, so any night would suit me. Have you seen Getting Started with Macros which is the first chapter in Andrew Pitonyak's OOo Macros Explained book? It's here (both .sxw and .pdf available): http://oooauthors.org/en/authors/userguide2/gettingstarted/draft_pub/MacrosIntro.sxw/file_view http://oooauthors.org/en/authors/userguide2/gettingstarted/draft_pub/MacrosIntro.pdf/file_view And remember, I'll have copies of Andrew's book for sale at the conference. I think Jacqueline mentioned earlier a list for attendees of the conference, which would have a wider readership than this list, and give you a better idea of how many people might be interested. I'm sure that most attendees, even those already in the OOo community, would not be on this list. You might also mention it at [discuss] if you haven't already -- for the same reason, wider audience. Cheers, Jean
Re: [marketing-events] LCA 2005 OpenOffice.org Miniconf
Jean Hollis Weber wrote: [...] What might be the possibilities for displaying these books? Perhaps a table at the back of the function space where people are talking, or in the area where morning and afternoon tea will be available? Could this be arranged? I have been informed that LCA has in place an exclusive deal with a book retailer. Also, my understanding has been confirmed that miniconfs are not meant to hold vendor stalls. Having checked with the miniconf organising team, I will need to follow it up with the LCA organisers. Regards Jacqueline
Re: [marketing-events] LCA 2005 OpenOffice.org Miniconf preparations
On Sat, 2005-02-26 at 07:56, Jacqueline McNally wrote: Ian Lynch wrote: I'm about to book air tickets. I am a little worried about travelling the distance if there are no points of focus apart from lectures and talks. Anyone like to reassure me that it will be worthwhile? I can't decide for others what will be worthwhile :) I'm coming, my problem is simply time. I have a deadline in a week I *have* to meet and time to sort things out just now is a real issue. I'm even giving rugby up this afternoon ;-) It would be good to at least have an INGOT BOF get together but I guess I can talk to people individually anyway. Look forward to meeting you again Graham and you Jacqueline, Jean and well everyone. Regards, -- Ian Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] ZMS Ltd
Re: [marketing-events] LCA 2005 OpenOffice.org Miniconf preparations
On Thu, 2005-02-24 at 21:18, Jonathon Coombes wrote: On Thu, 2005-02-24 at 18:39 +, Ian Lynch wrote: On Thu, 2005-02-24 at 18:02, Jean Hollis Weber wrote: Jacqueline wrote: Jean Hollis Weber wrote: I'm assuming we'll have an OOo booth at the main LCA 2005 conference all week, in addition to a 2-day programme, similar to San Diego. Is this correct? [snip] LCA (http://www.linux.conf.au/) is very unlike DLS. There are no booths at LCA. Some sponsors may have a presence, but this is very low key. Usually spponsors support part of the programme, e.g. dinner, or items in the delegates bag etc. Thanks for the clarification. That's very disappointing for me, because I like being a booth babe. If I had know there would be no booth, I probably would not have signed up to attend. Oh well, I've paid my entry fee and made my plane reservations, and been accepted as a speaker, so I'll be there. Let me know if there's anything you want me to do. I'm about to book air tickets. I am a little worried about travelling the distance if there are no points of focus apart from lectures and talks. Anyone like to reassure me that it will be worthwhile? Hi Ian, Let me just say that I understand Jean's fear of not having booths at the LCA, but rest assured, it is well worth it. As someone who has been to over half of the LCA's in the past, including the first, I can say there is no other conference like it, certainly down under. LCA is rated among the top 3 conferences of its type in the world. Although there are limited booths for LCA, the people and the sponsors that you meet there are well worth every dollar spent. There is a problem with LCA currently getting too many participants which detracts from the atmosphere of previous conferences. They are talking about seperating LCA into a developer focused LCA, and the option of a user conference. This user conference, if successful, will eventually be the place to do OOo type presentations and will probably be much more along the lines of the events you are used to in USA. Actually I'm a Brit :-) Since I was in Sydney then New Zealand then the USA within the last month coming to OZ again is a fairly long trip - I still haven't recovered from the last lot of Jet Lag! But since Ian Laurenson wants to meet me, how can I say no :-) And of course if Jean is up for a glass of wine and promises me she dropped that bottle of penguin pee we had at San Diego in the bin its all systems go. Again, even if you come along just for the OOo Miniconf, there are people there to meet with and dicuss OOo face to face. Some of these people are very knowledgable and would find it useful to put a face to other names on the list. :) Regards Jonathon -- Ian Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED] ZMS Ltd
