Unix Conventions

[John Jimenez]

Eventhough I have been in IT for quite a while last year was my first time attending one of the bigger Conventions (Interop, Las Vegas). What are some other conventions (especially on the west coast) that are worth attending?

[Steven E. Protter · Accepted solution]

If you work with HP in any way, HP World in SF, this coming August is a good idea.

SEP

[John Jimenez]

Thanks SWP.
I have ran a UNIX server for 9 years.
It always seemed that this one was back east before. I have never seen it on the west coast before.
I was checking out the website. It says that they have speakers. Do they have individual seminars on topics? similar to Interop? I did not see a schedule. I might only get to go there a couple of days.

[John Jimenez]

Sorry for the typo SEP

[John Jimenez]

I mean similar format not topics.

[Steven E. Protter]

They have many seminars and classes on various topics. HP-UX, Windows, Linux, SAN.

There are even hands on classes.

Plus you can meet folks like Pete Randall, sit with them, have a beer and pick their brains.

Though my situation is currently in flux, I'm hoping to be able to be there to present two topics.

SEP

[John Jimenez]

Yes Hands on Classes. That is what I was getting at. I am going to see if I can pull my name off of Interop and go here instead.

thanks again SEP

[John Jimenez]

That would be cool to sit and have a beer with you guys....

[Mark Ellzey]

John,

There is also the LinuxWorld expo in SF at Moscone Center. I think that's in August or Sept. Usenix also puts on a bunch of different seminars, usually on the west coast.

Check out www.usenix.org for more info.

Regards,
Mark

[Pete Randall]

HP is also running their own convention, separate from HPWorld, this year in New Orleans in September. Darned if I can remember the name of it though. I'll go searching!


Pete

[Pete Randall]

Ah! Here it is, the "HP Technology Forum 2005":

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2004/040811a.html


Pete

[John Jimenez]

Hopefully Usenix will put on one in SoCal soon. I will try and find time to check out this site more in depth.
Thanks for the info on the HP conference in New Orleans. I got the okay to attend one of these instead of interop this year. As soon as I see the classes offered at each I will decide which one I want to attend.

Thanks again everyone... If anyone knows of any other well worth conventions let me know.

[Mel Burslan]

FYI, USENIX in southern CA is coming up in Anaheim at the beginning of April 05. I have received the booklet in the mail but it's home right now. So I do not have the details about exact dates and time. I am sure usenix.org website is full of useful info.

[Pete Randall]

John,

For what it's worth, I would recommend HPWorld over the HP Technology Forum. Interex works hard to keep it free of vendor influence and, while HP will undoubtedly put on a good show, the information available at HPWorld is always top notch.

On the other hand, if you've always had an urge to see New Orleans, then . . . .


Pete