> So I just want to point out that this is an utterly irrelevant > topic. Worldcon is full to the brim with really smart people who can > build good networks, but in every place large enough to host a > Worldcon the owners of the building make money selling Internet access > and don't want competition. The very best we've been able to do was > create an Internet Lounge with good connectivity, and even that isn't > acceptable at most locations.
when you borrow $5,000 from the bank, they own you. when you borrow $5,000,000, you own them. large conferences throw more weight and usually can do their own network. ymmv, of course. randy