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Emil P. Man wrote:

> 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.
>>
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