I'm sorry if this is old news and I'm the only one who doesn't know, but a friend of mine was pointing out all the SciFi/Fantasy Conventions, and I stumbled across Penguicon 4.0.
Its in Livonia, MI this year, April 21-23, 2006.
From the information on the site:
"To those of you familiar with the Linux and Open Source community, think of a weekend long Linux Users Group meeting with hundreds of other geeks which also just happens to have nationally acclaimed guests, its own wireless network, free caffeine and snacks always available, lots of folks talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy, situated next to a place to buy really cool t-shirts and buttons and such, and with some extra events like amateur singing, anime, and a costume contest."
"To those of you familiar with Science Fiction conventions, imagine all the convention features you know and love, with the addition of wireless internet access, computer gaming (including the fabulous Celebrity Frag Fest), non-stop Internet access, people who know about online publishing / books on demand / digital art, a programming track involving computing topics and another one focusing on the crossover between Science Fiction and computing."
This year they're promising "Water Joe", OpenCola, and that they'll make ice cream with liquid nitrogen! Wow!
Water Joe: http://www.reallifecomics.com/daily.php?strip_id=680
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Definitely NOT old news. I hadn't heard of this. It sounds like fun.
According to Google Maps: Kansas City, KS to Livonia, MI - 776 mi (about 13 hours 20 mins) Road trip anyone?
Something closer would be more desirable. 27 hours is a lot of driving. Maybe we (KCLUG) should do something like this?
Peace, Jim
Leo Mauler wrote:
It is a bit late for the cheap registration fees, but right now early registration is still $40, and registration at the door is $45. I can bet that most of the decent hotels have already been gobbled up, and even Priceline may not be able to help much.
--- Jim Herrmann kclug@itdepends.com wrote:
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