... [snip] ... It might be a good idea to publish all the talks in podcast format. I might be able to help in this respect (in getting the equipment and the...
Hi, ... I have been thinking about it. To make it different this year, we all know that the event is going to have a new name and a new venue. I feel we...
... Decide the objectives, the formats will flow naturally from that. My 2c: * Make it smaller and more focussed. * Focus on making India a FOSS powerhouse. *...
... Smaller in what way? ... IMO, it really doesn't matter where you're from. But I possibly have a constricted perspective. ... I agree, but how? -- Arun...
... <snip> ... Uh.. how many people replied year when there was a call in this list to man a specific stall (KDE, was it?) .. So there'll be the Indlinux...
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... IIRC, last year the call to man the stalls other than the KDE stall (since that went up on the KDE blog...) went out *very* late....so let's hope we get...
All: The next seven days are going to be crucial to some of the plans being now carved in stone for the event. We have looked at the suggestions and comments...
HI !! It seems like a really exciting event. However, I would like to voice one of my main worries. The timing of the event. I remember last time, I think in...
... That kind of halls(1000-seater) would be needed only when there is a very popular topic (like kernel programming, for example) or a charismatic speaker....
When will be the LB 2005 event be held, i mean has the date been confirmed ? and if not yet then what is the approx. date it would be most likely to be held, ...
Hi, ... I at least don't see anything wrong with this. All major events are held on weekdays and during office hours. I guess this was discussed before time...
... nice ... them ... -- How about podcasts...what we need is just a recorder. Uses: (1) It will allow us to listen to the recordings of the sessions or talks...
... This is still orientated towards entertaining janatha. There is no point (IMHO) in putting in this kind of effort unless there are specific objectives. ...
... Yeah! and podcasts need not be casted out live. That said - this year even if we have to rob a bank we *must* have decent connectivity somehow Tarique -- ...
... I would personally prefer smaller, more focussed audiences. Lots of smaller halls (8 or 10), with short, 30 minute talks. Lots of empty halls where people...
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Hi , ... Ok, But then atleast tell us first - timers how you guys manage to come to these events. I mean , do you actually take the days off or do you just...
... Not only take days off but plan months in advance and travel several hundred kilometers to be at the event. Take a look at the participation stats at...
On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 Dr Tarique Sani wrote :
>Not only take days off but plan months in advance and travel several
>hundred kilometers to be at the event. Take...
... I attended the last two events. Both times I attended full days. I was prepared to take leave for three days but my company considered the participation...
On 07/07/05 12:49 -0000, Raseel Bhagat wrote: <snip> ... No it isn't. The aim of th event is to push forward the idea of FLOSS in certain focussed groups....
Devdas Bhagat
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... thats only unmarried types who will attend - long weekends and holidays are usually reserved for family. Its cool to bunk work for FOSS but not to bunk...
On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 18:41:23 +0530 ... I would say why LB/05 which is abt 5 months away, why not this weekend? or this month end. Do a small translatathon, ...
... And you might also be able to throw windows out of your book ;) Honestly, even from organising point of view - having the event on week days makes much...
I think one of the major focus should be on how india(bangalore) can contribute to FLOSS. Also make sense to list down the agenda for next one year after the ...
Much ado about nothing: FYI - LB has enjoyed the support of industry and government for years - to the point that many companies treat a visit to LB as...
... Actually, it is not. I had made it clear last year that things are changing, and I request a little bit of faith here. LB has served a purpose for the past...
... That's not a problem. There is a good chance that he will run into him at the event. And I am only semi-kidding. -- Atul Chitnis http://atulchitnis.com...
