On 2/6/07, Dan Kegel dank06@kegel.com wrote:
I'd love to do that. I've heard, though, that a European location would maximize the number of core Wine developers who can attend...
- Dan
Is it possible that we take a step back and look at our current options? There are obviously positives and negatives no matter where we decide to hold the conference.
(1) Hold the conference in Amsterdam.
+ This location will be convenient to most European hackers. + CodeWeavers, the local university, WPF as sponsors. - At this time only a single organizer. - North American attendees have to trek over to Amsterdam. - We will most likely have to rent a conference hall. - Europe is somewhat expensive to North American travelers. - Video feeds would most likely be a huge undertaking.
(2) Hold the conference in St. Paul
+ This location will be convenient to most North American hackers. + CodeWeavers, WPF as sponsors. + Somewhat large number of CW employees in St.Paul to help with organization. + Lodging and food are inexpensive in St. Paul - European attendees have to trek over to St. Paul - We will most likely have to rent a conference hall? - Video feeds would most likely be a huge undertaking.
(3) Hold the conference in LA
+ This location will be convenient to most North American hackers. + CodeWeavers, Google, WPF as sponsors. + Somewhat large number of Dan's students to help with organization. + There is good video technologies at the google complex. + Conference hall provided by Google + It is possible to find inexpensive lodging and food in LA (?) What's the possibilities of Google making a monetary donation? - European attendees have to trek over to LA
Comments?
Tom