[ale] [Fwd: [Fwd: ALE participation LISA]]

[Emil P. Man]

I also exchaged a few e-mails with Peter, however the problem with the 
Lisa conference is that its so expensive. I promised Peter some student 
involvement from KSU, however I know that I won't be able to go 
considering the price of the sessions, and I know many other people 
(especially students) won't be able to go for the same reason.

Emil

Geoffrey wrote:

> Chris Farris wrote:
>
>> What is the goal with having an ale booth at LISA? Unlike an ALS, Lisa
>> doesn't tend to draw that much of a larger local crowd, so there won't
>> be much recruiting. There is the general Linux advocay concept, but if
>> LISA attendees don't know what Linux is by now an ALE booth ain't gonna
>> help them.
>
>
> I would disagree with the lack of a local crowd.  I for one was 
> planning t attend LISA anyway, primarily because it is here.  I used 
> to attend a USENIX cons when AT&T was picking up the tab.  Now, I 
> can't afford the flight, hotel and conference costs, so I look forward 
> to local cons.
>
> The booth will be available to virtually anyone, not just those paying 
> to attend the conf.  You can get a free pass.
>
> So, the goal is certainly to get out to the local community and see 
> what new blood we might get.
>
> There's also something to be said for spending time with folks of a 
> like mind.
>