September 2009 - WineConf - list.winehq.org

Announcing WineConf 2009
by Hans Leidekker April 30, 2010

April 30, 2010

Dear Wine developers, You may recall that I volunteered to help host WineConf in the Netherlands in 2007 when, after a vote, an offer by Dan Kegel to host at Google's offices in Zurich won the bid. Last year WineConf went across the pond to Minnesota, so it seems natural that this year's WineConf will be hosted in the country with the highest number of Wine developers per capita ;-) At Twente University Campus to be precise, near the city of Enschede: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=1047705954276368339… >From November 6-8 (Friday to Sunday). I chose this place because of its good facilities and relatively low costs; we want to make the conference accessible for as many developers as possible. Directions, agenda, etc. will be made available on this page: http://wiki.winehq.org/WineConf Please e-mail me at wineconf(a)meelstraat.net if you intend to come, so we can make a better estimation of the number of attendees. See you there! -Hans

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Settling up for conference fees
by Jeremy White Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

Hi Folks, Okay, the alternate approach we were trying for didn't work out. So I'm hoping that I can ask everyone to just use Paypal to send Euros to donate(a)winehq.org. (It should work; one person has already succeeded in doing so). If you really can't make it work out, we'll see about another approach, but I'd appreciate it if you could try. Note that if we've explicitly indicated we'll sponsor your hotel that you shouldn't do this. Thanks, Jeremy

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Wine(Pre)Conf
by Roderick Colenbrander Oct. 15, 2009

Oct. 15, 2009

Hi guys, As you all know WineConf 2009 will take place at the campus of the University of Twente in the Netherlands. This is the university at which I have studied and still live. Julius Schwartzenberg (a computer science student) and I have talked to various students and employees whether they would be interested in WineConf. We have the impression that there is quite some interest from them in WineConf (it is hard to say how much people are interested but I would guess a few dozen). WineConf itself is open to anyone but except for AJ his keynote, I don't think it is that interesting for outsiders. What I'm suggesting is that we hold a 'WinePreConf' on the Friday before WineConf at lets say 4pm or so at which we will give one or two presentations (lets say half an hour each) about Wine. It would be meant for students and others with a technical background and it would explain things like how Wine works, how it is developed, what it is used for ..... and other interesting you could think about. After the presentations there would be time for some beer. Attendees can ask questions and perhaps can be lured to hack on Wine as well ;) Personally I think such an event would be good to give others an overview of Wine and to attract more developers. I don't expect all Wine developers to be there but I expect that a big part of us is already available by then (at least the US guys, since US planes arrive in the morning). I think it would even be possible to hold such an event in a lecture room which has video equipment and even streaming support, so we could have some Youtube movies in good quality ;) What do you guys think about it? I really think there is an interest in this and I think the university might be willing to help as well. Regards, Roderick Colenbrander

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Wineconf drumbeat - don't sleep on the streets!
by Jeremy White Sept. 21, 2009

Sept. 21, 2009

Hi Folks, It's now close enough to November that you can't blow this email off <grin>. We've got all the info here: http://wiki.winehq.org/WineConf2009 Our challenge this year is that we're managing the booking, so we need a firm head count ahead of time. Again, if money is an issue, and you haven't already, please contact me privately. So if you're thinking of coming, email Hans. Now. Please. Failure to do so may result in your sleeping on the streets of Enschede *grin*. Cheers, Jeremy

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