- Original Message -
From: Tony Green <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:30:10 +1000
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] Linux.conf.au '03
> Roll Up, Roll Up. Come one, come all and give your attention toward the
> man in the smart felt hat!!
>
> Sluggers and Slugetts!
>
> Its nearly Linux.conf.au time again. For all of those who've been paying
> attention, this will come as no surprise. However, if you've been hiding
> under a pile of CD's for a while, here's the scoop.
>
> The conference will be held in Perth (WA aparently, though they could be
> lying), on January 22-25 2003. May seem a while away, but it will take a
> while to walk there, so start planning (head west, if you reach the ocean
> you've gone too far).
>
> They're currently looking for papers etc, so if you're a closet geek-god and
> want to unviel your latest plan for world domination, this could be your
> chance! See http://conf.linux.org.au/cfp.html for their guidelines.
>
> For those mere demi-gods amongst you, perhaps just attending could be
> enough. SLUG will try to arrange [1] some deals with regards to airfares,
> accomodation (hotels, beach, ditches) and suitable recreational activities
> while we're there (BEEERRR!1!1!!).
>
> Nothing is yet planned so we'd like to get an idea of numbers etc. If
> you're interested in hearing the details when they're decided, go to
> http://netpants.org/mailman/listinfo/lca and sign up for the mailing list
> (don't expect much in the way of volume at the moment).
>
> I've attached the official press release for those of you that want to read
> it. I won't be posting a link to the website, if you can't figure it out
> then you don't deserve to go!
>
> You will now be returned to your scheduled mail.
>
> Greeno
>
>
> [1] for values of arranging that involve coaxing cheap fares out of travel
> agents and talking to local LUG's about the best warzones to book hotels in.
>
>
>
> ---
> EVENT RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> Linux.conf.au 2003 announces:
> Call for Papers
> Penguin Sponsor and Major Sponsor Secured
> On-Campus Accommodation
> Invited Speakers
>
>
> Perth, Western Australia (June 19, 2002) - The Linux.conf.au 2003 organisers
> and helpers are pleased to announce several milestones in preparation for the
> Australian National Technical Linux Conference, Linux.conf.au 2003
> (http://conf.linux.org.au/), to be held in Perth, Western Australia between
> January 22 and 25, 2003.
>
>
>
> * Call For Papers
> -
>
> The Call for Papers, seeking talented individuals willing to present sessions
> or tutorials at LCA 2003 was released in April 2002. The Call for Papers is
> open to any individual following the lines set out in the Call for Papers
> document, available from the LCA 2003 web site:
> http://conf.linux.org.au/cfp.html
>
> The deadline for submissions to the call for papers has been set at July 15th
> 2002. People considering presenting a talk should read the Call for Papers
> document carefully, and make one (or more) abstract submissions as soon as
> possible.
>
> We are also interested in any sub-groups of the Open Source/Free Software
> community who would like to leverage the travel and venue arrangements for
> their own "mini" conferences, as was done at Linux.conf.au 2002 in Brisbane,
> Queensland.
>
>
> * Penguin Sponsor and Major Sponsor Secured
> ---
>
> Linux.conf.au has secured IBM as the Penguin Sponsor for Linux.conf.au 2003
> in Perth, Western Australia. IBM have been a supporter of Linux.conf.au as
> it has moved around Australia for several years; their ongoing support of the
> technical conference is much appreciated. IBM can be found at:
> http://www.ibm.com/linux/
>
> Linux Services WA & NT has secured ranking as a Major Sponsor for LCA 2003.
> Linux Services WA & NT is a full service vendor of Linux solutions for small
> to medium enterprises, and a long term supporter of the Perth Linux User
> Group (PLUG), the regional Linux User Group that is organising and running
> Linux.conf.au 2003. Linux Services can be found at:
> http://www.linuxwa.com.au/
> http://www.linuxnt.com.au/
>
> LCA 2003 is still looking for further sponsors and supporters to assist in
> funding and supplying the conference; if your organisation would like to offer
> assistance, please contact the LCA 2003 Organisers at:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
> * On-Campus Accommodation
>
>
> Currie Hall, the University's own Hall of Residence, has been chosen as the
> on campus accomodation for LCA 2003. Currie Hall is no more than four
> minutes walk from the conference venues, and is offering rooms at very
> reasonable rates. Although Currie Hall is an independant UWA Department,
> we are happy to offer
