[LUNI] Chicago Free and Open Source Conference

[Andrew Close]

On 8/2/07, Samir Faci <sfaci at cs.uic.edu> wrote:
> We really should setup those lists, though luni has kind of become the
> newsletter/flourish update list.  At least I end up sending emails
> every so often about flourish as we get closer to d-day.

i'm sure the LUNIs won't mind the use of the list since it is linux
related.  if you do continue that route, it might be worthwhile to tag
the subject with [Flourish] or [FLOSS Conf] or something like that, so
it's easier for ppl to filter...

> Right now, we are still looking at the details regarding venue and
> where to have the event.  Once we have a date and time established,
> I'm sure we'd appreciate any help from the community.
>
> I think the chicon or whatever it ends up being called is target more
> at open source enthusiasts, getting develops in, and straying far more
> away from the business aspect of the industry then flourish did.  One
> of the main focuses of flourish was, hey... i can code in FLOSS and
> not be broke.. who knew.  (minus the sarcasm)

twice a year would be cool, and sarcasm is good. ;)

> I'm not sure if we're keeping the same theme as we did last year, but
> flourish is going to be in April.  ChiCon according to the discussion
> in irc is planned for november.  It would be great if we could get
> Open Source conferences going twice a year.  Talk about a revival on
> Conferences for chicago.

has anyone from 'the group' contacted anyone from the city of Chicago?
 if you're attempting to set up conferences that will bring in ppl
from outside the city, they may be willing to help, or at least
provide contacts/references, since you'd ultimately be benefiting the
city.