December 2003 - WineConf - list.winehq.org

Also looking for a cheap place to crash
by Juan Lang Jan. 29, 2004

Jan. 29, 2004

Hi folks, I'm gonna try to make it, so I thought I'd echo Mike Hearn and ask if anyone in the area: a) Knows somewhere really cheap to stay for a few nights (like a youth hostel or something) b) Has/knows somebody who has a floor or sofa they wouldn't mind me sleeping on. TIA, --Juan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/

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Laptop rental
by Mike Hearn Dec. 23, 2003

Dec. 23, 2003

Hi, I'm wondering if there are any good laptop rental places in Minneapolis, preferably places that reimage the system on return so I can put some form of Linux on there. I don't have my own laptop, so would need to find one from somewhere - I've looked at rental places in the UK which are doable but it might be cheaper in the states. Anybody got ideas? thanks -mike

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Travel organisation...
by Lionel Ulmer Dec. 15, 2003

Dec. 15, 2003

Hi all, While preparing my travel plans for WineConf, I was wondering if anyone would be motivated to do some 'vacationning' around WineConf (to not do, for example, an Europe => US travel just for a week-end). I have no idea what is available in this time of the year in the vicinity, but I am sure that some cool stuff could be done (like snow shoes treks, ....). Lionel (one of the vacation-rich French guy :-) ) -- Lionel Ulmer - http://www.bbrox.org/

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RE: Travel organisation...
by Brian Vincent (C) Dec. 15, 2003

Dec. 15, 2003

I was considering coming into town on Jan 29th because I have that day off work anyway. I'm not too sure of what there is to do around there, but it is a big city. --------------- Brian Vincent Copper Mountain Telecom vincentb(a)coppercolorado.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Lionel Ulmer [mailto:lionel.ulmer(a)free.fr] > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 12:43 PM > To: wineconf(a)winehq.org > Subject: Travel organisation... > > > Hi all, > > While preparing my travel plans for WineConf, I was wondering > if anyone > would be motivated to do some 'vacationning' around WineConf > (to not do, for > example, an Europe => US travel just for a week-end). > > I have no idea what is available in this time of the year in > the vicinity, > but I am sure that some cool stuff could be done (like snow > shoes treks, > ....). > > Lionel (one of the vacation-rich French guy :-) ) > > -- > Lionel Ulmer - http://www.bbrox.org/ > _______________________________________________ > wineconf mailing list > wineconf(a)winehq.org > http://www.winehq.org/mailman/listinfo/wineconf >

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Agenda for Wineconf
by Jeremy White Dec. 5, 2003

Dec. 5, 2003

Hi Folks, I've started mulling over an agenda for Wineconf, and I wanted to bounce some ideas off of everyone. First, at the last Wineconf, while it was great fun, I think there was a strong sense that there were too many 'presentations' and not enough time for simple discussions. So, to that end, I'd like to propose an agenda that has a fairly modest number of 'presentations', but then also includes slots for structured discussions, and lots of time for unstructured conversations. And, of course, I think a nice chunk of the unstructured portions should be done over a meal and/or libations. I've asked Alexandre to do a keynote, and I've asked a few of you to give targetted talks. If anyone has something they'd like to present on, please let me know. For discussions, I'd like to suggest the following structured topics: 1. Wine 1.0. 2. In search of the magic bullet - Can we transform our processes in any way to make Wine go faster? 3. Game hack fest (this could be all night Saturday, with beers) Thoughts? Suggestions? All feedback is welcome. Cheers, Jeremy

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Travel info update
by Jeremy White Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

Hi All, I'm including, in line below, a blurb on travel information I've put together. I'll also put it up on the web site shortly. Let me know what I've missed <grin>. Also, be sure to let me know officially if you'd like a travel subsidy; I've had a few requests, and would like to make sure that the donated money is spread fairly. Cheers, Jeremy ------------------------------ WineConf Travel Info -------------------- WineConf 2004 will be held in our offices in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our details as well as a link to mapquest are here: http://www.codeweavers.com/site/about/general/ Our office is about halfway between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis (they're each 5-10 miles away). We're about 12 miles from the airport (about a 20 minute drive). If you'd like to travel around the Twin Cities at all, renting a car is a good idea. A number of folks will have cars rented, and we'll try to set up a registry for shuttling people about. We'll particularly try to make sure that anyone from out of the country can get rides as they need them. Cabs are available, but you have to call them ahead of time. Public transportation is available, but can be slow, particularly on weekends (the train won't be done until April :-/). I've listed a bunch of hotels below. Their is a fairly reasonable quality and yet low price Best Western near us; they have indicated that if we can commit to putting 'heads in beds', they will give us a rate of $61.10/night. However, I need to set that up in advance; so let me know if you'd like to stay there. Also let me know if you'd like to share a room; I'll try to connect interested parties (sharing adds $10/night to the cost). You can also get quite good results going to www.travelocity.com and searching for hotels near an address. Finally, if you're staying for a while and you'd like to explore the Twin Cities, it can be great fun to stay in downtown Minneapolis. On weekdays, the skyway system that connects all of downtown is open, and you can wander around and explore our 'habitrail' system. Hotels Near Us: -------------- Radisson Hotel Metrodome (612) 379-8888 http://www.radisson.com/hoteldirectory/hotelbio.jsp?hotelCode=UNIVERSI About 1 mile away Best Western University Inn (612) 379-2313 Dialup only http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=24081 About 1 mile away Both of these hotels are right on the University of Minnesota campus, which means its easy to walk to a variety of shops. I've called the Best Western, and they'll give us a rate of $61.10/night if we can commit to a fair number of 'heads in beds'. If you'd like to stay there, let me know, and I'll try to arrange a block of rooms. Hotels By the Airport: ---------------------- Courtyard by Marriot (952) 876-0100 http://www.marriott.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=MSPCY Embassy Suites Hotel - Minneapolis Airport (952) 854-1000 http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml;?ctyhocn=MSPAPES Comfort Inn - Minneapolis Airport (952) 854-3400 http://www4.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?sid=DBMjg.2NFMHJMJJ.… Whatever you do, do *not* stay at the 'Holiday Inn Airport' - it is quite far away from our homes, our office - and the airport. Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis: ------------------------------- Radisson Plaza Hotel Very nice hotel, pricey, but worth the money. On the skyway. http://www.radisson.com/hoteldirectory/hotelbio.jsp?hotelCode=MPLS%20DT (612) 339-4900 Best Western Downtown (612) 370-1400 http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=24091

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Hotel space
by Tom Dec. 2, 2003

Dec. 2, 2003

Hello All, I plan to get a double room when I come to Wine-Conf 04 So if anyone is in need for a place to stay you are more than welcome to share a room with me. Just send me a mail so I will know who to expect..... Ive been looking at the four points Sheriton up to this point. But i'm waiting to see if Jer gets volume discounts somewhere. If nothing has been set by Dec 15th, i'll be booked at the four points. Hope to see ya there :-) Tom P.S. I'm going to look into car/minivan rental this week ill post the info as soon as I have it..

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