Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-20 Thread Deb Nicholson
And I'd also add a second point, which somebody has raised in the past: having the GHM co-located with another event may help some people reduce their travel expenses, or justify them if they have a sponsor. As one of those somebodies, I'll third this myself. Thanks so much for the

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-17 Thread Luca Saiu
On 2013-08-17 at 07:19, John Darrington wrote: I'm also however not entirely happy with merging it into another event. Perhaps it would be possible to hold GHM immediately before (or after) the Libre Software Meeting? John and I have talked a little about this on IRC. José, we should discuss

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-17 Thread Ludovic Courtès
Hi, It’s great if the GHM can be co-located with a broader event like RMLL. I would go for a small room though (50-60 seats should be enough), keeping with the goal of a meeting primarily of/for/by GNU hackers. Ludo’.

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-17 Thread Luca Saiu
On 2013-08-17 at 09:16, Pascal Rullier wrote: An event such as GHM can be hosted by LSM and benefit from infrastructure provision (places / recording / streaming / catering / accommodation) Absolutely. This is the strongest reason to accept your proposal which, let me repeat it, I *really*

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-17 Thread Pascal Rullier
Le 2013-08-17 08:02, Luca Saiu a écrit : On 2013-08-17 at 07:19, John Darrington wrote: I'm also however not entirely happy with merging it into another event. Perhaps it would be possible to hold GHM immediately before (or after) the Libre Software Meeting? John and I have talked a little

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-17 Thread Alex Sassmannshausen
Hi, As someone who hasn't even attended their first GHM, I would find it easier to attend both conferences if they took place simultaneously, or ideally, just before/after each other. Best wishes, Alex On 2013-08-17 at 09:16, Pascal Rullier wrote: An event such as GHM can be hosted by LSM

Re: [Ghm-discuss] Starting early: GHM 2014

2013-08-16 Thread John Darrington
I'm glad that GHM 2014 is being thought about. I'm also however not entirely happy with merging it into another event. Perhaps it would be possible to hold GHM immediately before (or after) the Libre Software Meeting? J' On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 06:27:48AM +0200, Luca Saiu wrote: Hello