Dear Hsinchu team Thank you for your bid, it looks great so far!
I sometimes see Hsinchu written as HsinChu, are both forms acceptable? Is one more preferred than the other? The list of local hardware companies (MediaTek, RealTek, TMSC, DLink, etc) is impressive. Between the members of the local team, do you know anyone at these companies and do you know if they'd be willing to participate and attend at DebConf? I suppose it's too premature to talk about specific workshops and events but it seems like a stellar opportunity to open up communication to these companies to improve ongoing hardware support in Debian. Is that an aspect that you have considered before? Would you plan to have some specific sessions or just get people together and let it evolve? (it's fine either way, would just like to see in which direction you're thinking regarding that). When I first drafted this e-mail, I already noted that http://g0v.tw/ looks really interesting and that it would make a great organisation to speak at DC. After seeing your post about Audrey Tang, I think even more so. Any chance that she would be willing to speak at DC17? I know it's probably a long shot, but I had to ask :) The pictures of the city look beautiful, but the only thing I understand on the signs are the phone numbers. With your experience with foreigners visiting mini-debconfs and other large local events, how easy is it for foreigners to get by? If I get lost, would I be able to find my way back to my accomodation? (and what about late at night if it's 2am already?). Are there any local apps where I could call a taxi where I could select my destination in advance? Would I be able to easily find help in an emergency? Does dialing 112 work? And how about roaming, can foreigners typically use their home sim cards on Chinese networks (it's always useful to stay in contact with home if you're not close to a computer). On that note, is Facebook openly accessable there? Not that I particularly care, but I'm taking into consideration the first methods of communication that people will attempt to use when they land there to tell their family that they have arrived there safely and I'm not that familiar with the status of the great wall of China and how that affects Taiwan. If it's possible to get a local prepaid sim card, I suggest you add that info to your page too along with details from above that you might consider important. The hikes sound great! How is pollution there? Would someone who has asthma or similar conditions have to take any special precautions? I think it's great that you mention CJKV Localization on your page, it's fantastic to see a goal that's relevant locally that can attract people and encourage them to get involved. CJKV support and hardware support could make great themes for DC17 (just my personal view). It's great that the bid page has some pictures of local foods, but that section needs some expansion and information for people who have specific dietary needs and preferences. Maybe also listing some close-by supermarkets or online grocers, having that info available for someone as a last resort when there's nothing close by it eat is quite important. A listing of close-by restaurants would also be great, especially if there are vegetarian and vegan restaurants close by. Your bid has many strong aspects behind it, good luck and thanks again for the work you have already put in! -Jonathan _______________________________________________ Debconf-team mailing list [email protected] http://lists.debconf.org/mailman/listinfo/debconf-team
