[Fwd: Re: [seul-edu] Want to present at LINUXWORLD NY/ 2002?]

[Doug Loss <dloss@suscom.net>]

owner-seul-edu@seul.org wrote:

> From: Jeff Knox <jknox@fliphead.com>
> To: seul-edu@seul.org
> Subject: Re: [seul-edu] Want to present at LINUXWORLD NY/ 2002?
>
> Well, It looks like unfortunately I will not be attending this one. I
> was unable to get a conference pass, and I cant justify spending a big
> sum (well, big some of money for some of us) of money going down their
> to walk around the floor getting free tshirts with an exhibits pass.  I
> will however submit a paper for the New York show, and will probably
> make it to that one. My paper submittal will probably be on why Linux In
> Schools is important to businesses, which will hopefully appeal to the
> business nature of the conference.
>
> Jeff Knox
> LITC
>
> Jessica Sheffield wrote:
>
> >I'll be happy to organize another general education panel, and/or do some
> >research and present about Linux in universities.  I think Joseph and Jeff have
> >been talking about some ideas too and I'll see at least one of them in a couple
> >of weeks at LWCE SF.  If anyone has any ideas for a panel or something please
> >let me know -- I'm with Bill, I think if they get enough papers they can't
> >possibly turn all of them down. I just wish they'd resurrect the 'Community'
> >track, especially since the community shows seem to be vanishing from the
> >radar...
> >
> >Jessica.
> >
> >PS. Pity about the timing -- looks like papers have to be in by the 24th.
> >Perhaps someone could ask IDG for an extension so we can powwow in San
> >Francisco and finalize a battle plan? *grin*
> >
> >
> >--- SteelHead <brk@linuxhelpers.org> wrote:
> >
> >>With the current Linux World Expo coming upon us in a few weeks, they are
> >>starting the planning for the next show.
> >>
> >>I need to get info for anyone wanting to attend and help ASAP, August 6th is
> >>the primary cut-off date.
> >>
> >>It has been noted that there was not much of a call for education related
> >>conferences or presentations.  I am not sure how to convince the IDG folks
> >>to do otherwise, but if *lots* of fols will offer up a paper or
> >>presentation, it may happen.  If the costs are a hindrance, consider the
> >>notion that *if* your presentation is selected, IDG has a policy of
> >>assisting financially with the expenses.
> >>
> >>Think about your favorite project, and see if you can at least hack out a
> >>proposal.
> >>
> >>LINUXWORLD NY/ 2002
> >>Speaking opportunities are now available for LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in
> >>New
> >>York City, to be held January 29 - February 1, 2002. The Call for Papers are
> >>posted in the "Conference Program" section of the LinuxWorld website; please
> >>submit all proposals from there. Please take a few minutes to read through
> >>the
> >>each of the sections detailing out the Speaker Requirements and new
> >>Conference
> >>Guidelines. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 24, 2001.
> >><http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/conf_program.shtml>
> >>
> >>
> >>Regards,
> >>Bill
> >>
> >
> >
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