Re: How to organize a Mini-DebConf

I specifically want to get many DD/DM/D Users interested in CJKV information processing to the meeting. So even if it will be part of a bigger meeting (FOSSAsia), we will have a dedicated and somehow separate space for the mini-debconf. Thanks Norbert -- PREINING Norbert

Re: How to organize a Mini-DebConf

at has to be done to be able to tag a meeting/conference as Mini-DebConf (and reuse logos etc etc)? is the appropriate question ;-) > https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents Thanks for the links, there are some pointers to mailing lists which I will contact. Best Norbert -- PREININ

How to organize a Mini-DebConf

. Can someone give a short explanation what we would have to do to be able to declare it as a Mini-DebConf? Thanks Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928

Re: Questions after talks at DebConf (idea)

nferences I have attended. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. + JAIST + TeX Live + Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13

Re: Questions after talks at DebConf (idea)

at's not the point. Why only questions are considered good and comments/remarks not is something that escapes my understanding - and experience - completely. Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live

Re: Questions after talks at DebConf (idea)

we creating a dragon from a little mouse? Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13

Re: Questions after talks at DebConf (idea)

se contributions. But we also loose contributions because we don't require women to go fully veiled, thus some people will not attend our conferences. What I want to say is that we exclude lots of contributions by the specific style, topic, and culture, and that is *good*so*. We don't need each and ev

Re: Suggestions, questions and concerns about DebConf19?

> They can. Why do you think they collect photos and fingerprints when > entering the country? >From personal experience *this*year* (different case though, lethal mountaineer), I can tell you it can take weeks to confirm finger prints. And that was in Japan. Norbert -- PREININ

Re: Suggestions, questions and concerns about DebConf19?

is surely one of them, Japan, too. ALthough I ignored this, the law is different in most cases. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0

Re: Suggestions, questions and concerns about DebConf19?

origin is not selling anything. I have organized conference with up to a few tousands of participants, and every funding organization expect these kind of data. All find, don't let the voices of the privacy-maniacs disturb you. They should stay in their High Castle and never leave. Norbert -- PREINING N

Re: J.J. Cheers tonight

> We will go again tonight around 9pm~10pm. About 20 minutes walk. Meeting point at the frontdesk? Sounds like a good plan. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CD

Re: Registration is now open for DebConf18, in Hsinchu, Taiwan

> > "We currently have no intention of giving single rooms to people > > (nattie, 14:44:54)" > > Thanks for the information. I organised a hotel which is fine. Sorry Me, too. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info

Re: Get your FSF gear at DebConf

On Mon, 23 Jul 2018, Molly de Blanc wrote: > Hi! This is a reminder that today is your last chance to make an order > at the FSF shop if you'd like it to be brought to you at DebConf. It is still 9pm in EDT but orders from Japan (where we are already on 24) give Your coupon code is not valid.

Re: climbers or potential climbers at DebConf18?

> DebConf is usually more hectic but it might be nice then too. So I assumed. I will throw at least the shoes and harness in the bag. Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Develo

Re: climbers or potential climbers at DebConf18?

: Hahaha, I love Sawanobori as we call it in Japan. Very recommendable, great experience! Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0

Re: Dormitory 12 air conditioning controller guide

> Funny how most of these can be easily read when you understand Japanese ^_^. My experience with a few trips to China and Taiwan - speaking doesn't help a bit, but reading/writing transfers enough meaning. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.i

Re: Spare Thinkpad power brick, anyone?

On Sat, 21 Jul 2018, Steve McIntyre wrote: > I've been an idiot and left the power brick for my X220 at home. I I guess X260 doesn't make a difference, I could bring one, but I am only arriving after DebCamp on Sat night ... Norbert -- PREINING Norbert h

Re: Reaching the venue on Sunday evening

bby. Just contact the hotel directly. It is a taxi service, I don't think a shuttle bus. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC

Re: Reaching the venue on Sunday evening

I asked my hotel (Chef) and they make the shuttle service for 1000. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. + JAIST + TeX Live + Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13

Re: Hotel recommendation near by venue

rs if compared to kimsufi. You could do better here. But probably it is all about the services. I don't need anything else but an emergency shell. All the best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live

Re: Hotel recommendation near by venue

> Landis Inn Chuhu is just outside the campus. > http://chuhu.landishotelsresorts.com/index.php Looks nice, but unfortunately too expensive for me since I don't get support from my company. Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accel

Access to Hsinchu late in the evening on Sat 7/28

Hi everyone, I am arriving from Komatsu, Japan in Taipei Taoyuan on Sat 7/28 at 21:50. Any suggestions how to move to Hsinchu at this time, anyone else arriving around this time (nothing mention on the travel schedule wiki, though). Thanks for any suggestions Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert

Re: DC18 - Currency

> and my German VISA card, usually at 7-11. Even in smaller towns like Yes, 7-11, this is the way to go, but who of a first time visitor would expect that the best (if not only) place to get money is a convenience store! Norbert -- PREINING Norbert h

Re: DC18 - Currency

> Just find an ATM with the VISA logo. You incredible travel experience seems to never have brought you to such highly civilized countries as Japan ... getting cash here is a pain, still in 2018. Enjoy. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Acce

Re: Registration is now open for DebConf18, in Hsinchu, Taiwan

Hi Hector, > "We currently have no intention of giving single rooms to people > (nattie, 14:44:54)" Ok, thanks for letting us know. I will then stay in one of the hotels in town. Best Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.

Re: Registration is now open for DebConf18, in Hsinchu, Taiwan

e > is pressing on. If I want to make alternative arrangements I need to > do so soon. I am very much into this, too - I would prefer a single room on site and I am happy to pay my share ... Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Acceli

Re: Accomodation in Hsinchu downtown or near site?

now, whether the Chief Hotel is OK? (Apart from their McDonalds > breakfast? I prefer having breakfast with my fellow Debianites > anyway.) Agreed ;-) How is breakfast organized? Any chance to have a nice place for us hanging out for breakfast near the meeting place? Best Norbert -

Accomodation bursary, hotel bookings, and travel to the meeting area

hat travel to the conference area is within a reasonable commuting distance. Thanks Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13

Status of bursary applications

Dear organizers, would it be possible to hear an update about the status of bursary applications? Both of my talk proposals have been accepted and I would like to start planning my trip, but need to know the outcome of the bursary application. Thanks Norbert -- PREINING Norbert

Re: Get your free Yubikey sponsored by Infomaniak (available for free for any DD and DM)

the 10 messages, I really think I have a bigger problem than these 10 msgs. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13

Re: Get your free Yubikey sponsored by Infomaniak (available for free for any DD and DM)

key available. Norbert -- PREINING Norbert http://www.preining.info Accelia Inc. +JAIST +TeX Live +Debian Developer GPG: 0x860CDC13 fp: F7D8 A928 26E3 16A1 9FA0 ACF0 6CAC A448 860C DC13