[ILUG] Linux event(s)

[Mark Egan]

Hi All,

I originally mailed admin at linux.ie with the following

>>>
>>>'We are planing a Linux seminar/conference/event in the Autumn. I would
>>>be >>>pleased if the ILUG got involved. Your comments most welcome.'
>>>

Owen Kelly <owen at linux.com> replied
>>
>>Hi Mark,
>>
>>I'm not sure if you are aware, but there is a Linux conference already in
>>the pipeline for November 6th, with the guy who codes the Kernel
>>invited, Alan Cox.....  It would seem superfluous to have two events at
>>the >>present state of infancy of Linux in Ireland. ....
>>
>>I cant help wondering though, if we combined forces for the November
>>event the ILUG has planned that it may be better off for all.  You guys
>>get the advantage of Linux advocates and business people running the
>>event, leaving you no worries, or hassles, and we get the advantage of
>>having Scope publicise the event.  We would of course give you credits
>>on the page documenting who is sponsoring the event (We have many
>>current sponsors), and allow some POS material of yours to be displayed,
>>along with other sponsors.......
>>

My reply was as follows:
>Hi Owen,
>
>Subsequent to your mail, we have postponed the idea of a Linux
>Conference event. I did not realise that you had already planned this
>years event, my oversight. Two events would indeed be superfluous.
>
>We would be glad to work with your team on the event in any
>constructive way. As you may know we have considerable experience in event
>management through Windows World The Computing Solutions Show and The Family
>Computer Show two large annual events running for the past 6 years.
>
>Perhaps a face to face meeting would be of benefit.


The situation remains very positive for all.  We wish to run a national
Linux event but do not wish to impinge on the Laid conference (ILUG) in any
way. We will be glad to lend a hand to your event. It's entirely your call.
Perhaps if you had a subcommittee I could meet and discuss?



Regards


Mark Egan
ComputerScope