Re: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support

[Phoebus Dokos]

On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:42:12 +0100, thegilpins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:

I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all 
the
contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J, 
Darren
B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your ten
penn'orth in. (Should that be "Dimesworth" in USA or "Centsworth" in
Europe?) Let's here from you ALL.
I don't know about the rest of NASQLUG, but I would for one would like it 
to be an international event,on a good timeframe for international visitors 
to attend. Moreover, I think some computer press could be called in just to 
show the world we are still around and also retrocomputing journalists and 
user groups.

Phoebus
--
Phoebus Dokos - Undergrad in MIS
Eberly College of Business - Indiana U. of PA

Re: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support

[gwicks]

- Original Message - 
From: "thegilpins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support


>
> Still no update on "Roy's most practical offer" (I don't even know which
Roy
> we are talking about)
>

Hi John,

This discussion has been going on for some time and started because several
people were interested in running workshops next year, but there are time
clashes. I also had some criticism of shows for not having any talks or
demonstrations and being uninteresting for the punters.

This led to some discussion of a possible QL2000 type show, and some time
ago Roy Wood suggested Hove as a possible venue. Main problem would be a
relatively small hall, but was then the most practical suggestion on offer
because Sussex has experience of organising shows. I suggested he contacted
QUANTA to determine the AGM plans and also what support/finance would be
available.

I think another argument for Manchester is your own position. You are
already hosting the AGM next year and to add another show on behalf of
QUANTA would considerably and unfairly add to your work burden.

Best Wishes,
Geoff

Re: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support

[P Witte]

John G writes:

> I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all the
> contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J,
Darren
> B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your ten
> penn'orth in. (Should that be "Dimesworth" in USA or "Centsworth" in
> Europe?) Let's here from you ALL.

It would be highly unusual to hear from ALL of us on any topic. 2-5% of the
subscriber mass is about as close as youll get, and possibly represents the
full spectre of opinion.

Im all for all of Dilwyn's ideas on the subject.

> We even have venues other than Scout Huts in Manchester and also such a
lot
> to see in the surrounding areas (for those not QL minded). We have
Motorways
> (Full of congestion), International Airports (BA Check-in staff
> permitting!), Ports with easy access on both sides of the country and The
> City of Culture 2008 is only 35 miles away.

As to venue I dont have a preference as I know a lot of people are going to
have to travel far to get there wherever its going to be. Not being a very
sociable type myself, I might find it attractive if the venue could be
available 24 hours and near, or combined with, the place of repose, so that
those who prefer computing to eating/sleeping could get on with it at any
unsociable hour they saw fit. (Perhaps some extra shaver sockets could be
laid on?)

> There. -  QUANTA have thrown down the gauntlet so what's the challenge?
>
> Let's start a list of celebrities to invite.
>
> Let's bring everyone up to date on the latest and best in the QL world (or
> QL Today - to keep certain members happy!)
>
> Keep the comments coming - yes we realise that this needs attention NOW.
>
> Still no update on "Roy's most practical offer" (I don't even know which
Roy
> we are talking about)
>
> Add your thoughts about what is to happen to the QL and Quanta in the
> future. What is the way forward?
>
> Who is out there with something interesting and/or informative to say in
the
> form of a tutorial or lecture and what do we want to learn about?

Some talks on more advanced aspects of Qdos/Smsq might make a nice change:
GD2, Wman2, PE, Things, etc, ie beyond the basics that are available in the
various tutorials. Anything that will promote the development of good
software by the sort of people who develop software for the "QL", ie
amateurs, or programmers/computerati that work professionally in other
environments. This may also be interesting for lapsed QL professionals. By
all means lay on the "How to improve your chances of promotion using Quill"
and "Cataloguing your vintage whisky collection with Archive" if there is a
demand, just dont forget the rest of us.

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Per