[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: Linux Expo/Do LUGs Still Matter?

[Chuck]

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> Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 06:32:49 -0600
> From: Alvin Goats <agoats at compuserve.com>
> Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Linux Expo
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> I think to maximize the effort, we should contact all of the other User
> Groups in the DFW area and be inclusive of ALL open source. This would
> gain such things as Python, Java, Linux and we should also include the
> likes of the DFWUUG (many who are members of the many other User Groups
> including NTLUG) and even the  Cisco User Group. If we do this, we can
> enlarge the expo and gain more volunteers to help. Biggest problem with
> anything is in finding VOLUNTEERS.
>
> While I've been a very long time member of the NTLUG, I'm also with the
> DFWUUG as a SIG Leader and Mailman Admin. I'm pretty busy with the
> volunteer work I'm doing now. However, I have no qualms with seeing if
> the DFWUUG would be interested in such an endeavor.
>
> Alvin

Ok, so I used Google to look around.  One venue that jumped up is Quakecon.  
In 2005 they had:

  * Total Attendance: 6,000+
  * BYOC Size: 3,200
  * Location: Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas.

However there is this also: 

"To quickly answer some common questions we've been getting:

When is QuakeCon 2006?
The dates for QuakeCon 2006 have not been announced yet.

Where is QuakeCon 2006
The location for QuakeCon 2006 has not been announced yet."

So no idea when or where.  Might be worth investigating.

Then I found this:

"http://upcoming.org/event/42041/
BarCamp Dallas
Saturday, January 28, 2006 (11:15 AM - 8:15 PM)
Dallas, Texas

BarCamp makes it to Dallas (or Dallas appropriates BarCamp)

BarCamp is an ad-hoc emerging technology un-conference born from the desire 
for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event 
with discussions, demos and interaction from attendees. All attendees must 
give a demo, a session, or help with one.

Anyone with something to contribute or with the desire to learn is welcome and 
invited to join. When you come, be prepared to share with barcampers. When 
you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.

Thanks to our sponsors at m|ventures and WebLogs Work, BarCamp Dallas will be 
held at the Infomart. We only have space for a limited number of people, so 
sign up early to reserve a spot (and give us the advanced notice we need to 
get more space!) If you've signed up as watching or attending the event here 
on upcoming, you'll probably also want to sign up on the "official" BarCamp 
page at: http://barcamp.org/index.cgi?BarCampDallas."

This is kinda short notice, but at least it is a technology thing.  I think 
this is a small group. See  http://barcamp.org/ for an expalination.

Also, what about First Saturday or Third Saturday?  There used to be a Linux 
booth set up at First Saturday, but  it has been gone for a long time. 

Anyway, what do you think?

Chuck (maybe)