Scale-planning January 2012

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Are there going to be MP3's of the talks available for download?
by Aleksey Tsalolikhin 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

Hi. Congratulations on yet another great conference! (What was the attendee count this year?) Are there going to be MP3s of the talks available for download, as there were in previous years, please? (I don't expect them right away, just asking if recordings will be available?) Best, Aleksey

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Free Software Representation at SCaLE
by Mark Holmquist 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Hi! I didn't want to voice this concern before the conference (figuring that, like me, the planning team had plenty to do already), but now I have something pretty important to say. Read on. Some background: I'm a Free Software user. That means that when you tell me "Southern California Linux Expo", I wonder why "GNU" isn't included. I also wonder why BSD and Haiku (among other, non-Linux operating systems) are included. But those things are not the real reason I'm emailing today. It is because, this year, I noticed a marked absence of free software talks and programs. The FOSS Mentoring program, which was a step in the right direction, remained (though, I think, was added very late). Many other, new programs were added that represent the Open Source ideals. There are also new programs that represent the Linux community. There were presentations on nonfree cloud services (in fact, the Saturday keynote focused on one). There were several presentations on Oracle projects, which cannot be in *perfect* keeping with Free Software ideals. In fact, the only other example of a Free Software presentation I can see is Tom Callaway's, for which I commend him. This brings me to a question: Is the Free Software community so diminutive that no speakers wanted to address them? Or is this a preference of the SCaLE planners that is manifesting in policy? Another question: Is it wise, given this conference's need for attendees, to systematically exclude any community that would otherwise want to attend? I hope to discuss this further upon replies. I, for one, refused to attend for those very reasons, so I hope that you will consider changing these policies, or maybe asking for term-agnostic presentations, before next year's conference. Thanks. -- Mark Holmquist Student, Computer Science University of Redlands MarkTraceur(a)gmail.com

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Free Software Representation at SCaLE
by Jeff Lassman 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

I realize the expo is over and everything thinks they have a lot of time on their hands. Nevertheless, unless we want to be known as a political group, I believe it's time to end this thread and to refrain from ever starting another. We're a Linux fest first and foremost. Anyone who doesn't like for SCaLE for political reasons is, I'm sure, able to quit the list and stop offering any volunteer efforts. This is my first, and will be my last, post on the matter. Jeff -- Jeff Lassman <scale2005(a)nobaloney.net> NoBaloney Internet Services (http://www.nobaloney.net/) Post Office Box 52200, Riverside, CA 92517 voice: +1 951 643-5345

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Help Needed - Kinkos Pickup Friday AM
by Ilan Rabinovitch 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Hello, I know everyone is likely asleep at this point. We have some signs at Kinkos that we need for SCALE tomorrow. If you are coming from Santa Monica or through Santa Monica, can you help pick these up? They should be ready at 8am. FedEx Kinko's is now FedEx Office Print & Ship Center FedEx Office 1520 Westwood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 475-0789 Fax: (310) 470-2667 Please let us know by reply to this e-mail and/or calling me at 818-442-1865. Thank you!

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Help Needed - Print Job Pickup Friday Afternoon, Chatsworth
by Lori Barfield 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

the Social Committee is expecting a printing job in chatsworth tomorrow in the afternoon or at close of business. if you will be passing nearby, we'd appreciate it if you would lend a hand with the pickup. first person willing to help can have the first SCaLE Poker hand hot off the press. :-) my number is 310-930-1894. thanks. Dot Graphics 9655 De Soto Avenue Chatsworth, Ca 91311 Tel. 818.341.6666 ...lori

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Hotel Room Wifi - Password
by Ilan Rabinovitch 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Hello, If you are in the hotel guest rooms and using the wifi or wired network please remember to enter the password LINUSTOR to get FREE access. Otherwise you will be charged for it. Feel free to tweet or facebook this. SCALE wifi is open and free in public areas. This only applies to guest hotel rooms. Ilan -- Ilan Rabinovitch Conference Chair Southern California Linux Expo 818-442-1865 Phone ilan(a)socallinuxexpo.org E-MAIL

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Party Night activity suggestions
by Lori Barfield 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

SCaLE Planners and Chairs, we've got a great party planned this year for saturday, 1/21, 9pm-midnight! iXsystems, CityGrid, Media Temple, and Google are all sponsoring this big event. there is over thirteen thousand square feet down in the Plaza Ballroom, and it's not all filled yet. people asked for a few activities that are more elaborate, and we've already contracted with two companies to have those brought in. but now that those are in place, i'd like to add in more things we can stage ourselves. especially, i have this great space right at the entrance that needs something really exciting to greet people as they walk in. any ideas? ...lori

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Fwd: Invitation to the Los Angeles WHIR Networking Event January 19 2012
by Ilan Rabinovitch 01 Jan '12

01 Jan '12

Since its the day before SCALE, most of the team will likely be stuck at the Hilton doing setup that night. Would anyone be interested in going and handing out flyers? SCALE can provide the hand outs. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Invitation to the Los Angeles WHIR Networking Event January 19 2012 Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:39:46 -0500 From: Leslie Boultbee To: <ilan(a)socallinuxexpo.org> Hi Ilan, I noticed you attended one of our WHIR networking events in Los Angeles in the past. I wanted to personally invite you of our upcoming networking event _Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m._. The event will take place this year in the heart of Hollywood at Cafe Entourage, 1600 Vine St. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. *Please RSVP here: http://www.thewhir.com/whir-events/rsvp. Also please note we want to encourage you to **invite guests, colleagues and clients. * *Don’t forget to have your business cards ready at the door for a chance to win one of our great door prizes.* http://www.thewhir.com/whir-events/011912_Los_Angeles_CA Happy New Year! -- Leslie Boultbee Event Coordinator Web Host Industry Review and iNET Interactive Ph: 416-925-7264 x226 Cell: 416-788-1995 Fax: 416-925-9421 Email: leslie(a)thewhir.com <mailto:leslie@thewhir.com> Subscribe to WHIR Magazine: _http://thewhir.com/register _Attend WHIR Networking Events: _http://WHIREvents.com_

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