fostel@ncsu.UUCP (06/17/83)
First, a very LOUD VOTE against extending the USENIX conference to
cover parts of tuesday. If this had been planned, that would be a
different matter. I have not planned to be in Toronto the entire week
and I feel certain I am not alone.
Second, I object, almost as loudly, to the introduction of paralell
sessions. I missed the Calif conf., so I may be wrong, but this is
a gross violation of the "charm" of UNIX conferences. The result will
eventually be like other conferences with people jumping in and out of
sessions and being frustrated by concurrent scheduling if things they
need/want to here. I would much prefer a lesser number of carefully
screened presentations, or else an extra day (planned in advance).
Third, I never received the original agenda from HCR. Could someone
send a copy to me -- or perhaps to the net again in case its lost its
way for others as well. (My apologies in advance as the agenda will
surely arive, tail between legs, the instant I get to the cntl-d.)
Fourth, what ever happenned to the days of the inexpensive UNIX conference?
The last time I was in Toronto, it was cheap pleasant dorm rooms, and
quite a bit smaller registration fee. My graduate student who did most
of the work for a paper I will present LITERALLY can not afford to come;
nor can the CSC dept afford to send her. Hotel expenses are a major part
of the reason. (Sexism strikes again: we obviously would share a room
if she were a he.) Airfare can be avoided with a set of wheels. Has USENIX
become that bourgoise? (We proletariate can't spell real good.)
----GaryFostel----