rws@EXPO.LCS.MIT.EDU (Bob Scheifler) (09/26/90)
5th Annual Technical Conference on the X Window System
Boston, Massachusetts
14-16 January 1991
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
We recommend you register early as seating is limited. Advance registration
must be received by 4 January 1991. Tutorial Session assignments are made
on a first-come, first-served basis. The Tutorial Session selection is not
yet available and will be sent to you after the completed registration form
and payment are received. Return the registration form and payment to the
following address:
M.I.T. X Consortium
X Technical Conference
545 Technology Sq., Rm. 217
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telefax: 617/258-5221
email:registration@expo.lcs.mit.edu
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
(space available basis)
Registration for the Conference will also take place at the Boston Marriott
Copley Place during the following times:
Sunday, January 13, 1991........3:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, January 14..............7:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday, January 15.............7:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday, January 16...........8:00am-12:00noon
SESSIONS
All sessions of the conference will be held at the Boston Marriott Copley
Place. There will be no vendor exhibits. Final program and schedule will
be sent to all advance registrants.
Monday, January 14, 1991
TUTORIAL SESSIONS
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 15 & 16
TALK & DISCUSSION SESSIONS
PAYMENT
The registration fee of $75 includes admission to assigned Tutorial Sessions
and all Talk & Discussion Sessions. Payment must be included with advance
registration. Advance registration forms will not be processed without full
payment.
REFUNDS
All refund requests must be made in writing to the X Technical Conference
Office and received by 14 December 1991. The registration will be refunded
less a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after that date,
however substitutions will be accepted until Friday, 11 January 1991.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & TUTORIAL NOTES
Tutorial Session registration entitles you to one copy of the notes for that
course. Conference registration entitles you to one copy of the conference
proceedings. Advance Registrants must pick up their conference credentials
and materials at the Conference Registration Desk. Individual Tutorial Notes
and Conference Proceedings cannot be ordered in advance, nor can they be
obtained after the conference.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Boston Marriott Copley Place has reserved a block of rooms for conference
participants from Saturday, 12 January through Thursday, 17 January. The
Marriott is located in one of Boston's newest retail developments within
walking distance of many of the City's attractions. The Hotel features
several restaurants and conference-related services.
Conference rate: $95/night for a single, twin, or double, exclusive of a
9.7% tax/night. This rate is guaranteed until 24 December 1991. Parking is
available for an additional fee. Current parking rates are $15 per day,
which is subject to change.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
To make hotel reservations, complete and return the Hotel Reservation Form
to the following address:
Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
ATTENTION: Reservations Dept.
Questions regarding hotel accommodations should be directed to the Boston
Marriott Copley Place at the above address or Tel: 1-800-228-9290. Your
reservation will be confirmed upon receipt.
AIR TRANSPORTATION
The MIT X Consortium has selected TWA and United Airlines as official
co-carriers. When making reservations with the designated airline, identify
yourself as a "5th Annual Technical Conference on the X Window System"
participant by providing the particular airline code.
TWA
Code: Profile Number B9914356
Hours: 7:15am - 7:00pm CST, Monday-Friday
Valid Dates of Travel: Jan. 11-20, 1991
Continental U.S.: 800-325-4933
5% discount off Excursion Fares meeting all
restrictions.
45% discount off unrestricted Coach (Y) fares.
members of TWA's Frequent Flight Bonus program will receive 2000 Bonus Miles
United Airlines
Code: Meeting I.D. Number 440MD
Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm, every day, EST
Valid Dates of Travel: Jan. 10-20, 1991
Continental U.S.: 800-521-4041
5% discount off Excursion Fares meeting all restrictions.
40% discount off unrestricted Coach (Y/YN) fares, 7 day advance purchase
required.
Canada: 800-521-4041 Published Canadian Meeting fares available also.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
The hotel is best accessed by public transportation or taxis and we recommend
conference attendees avoid car rentals.
Airways Transportation provides shuttle service between the hotel and the
airport throughout the day from 7am until 7pm, departing on the half hour
and on the hour. The cost is $6.50 one-way and no reservation is necessary.
You can catch the Airways Transportation (white) van outside the baggage claim
area at Logan Airport or the hotel lobby.
Taxi service is available at an approximate cost of $12 one way.
Boston also has a great subway system known as the MBTA or "T" that stops
adjacent to the hotel. The T costs $0.75 one way and is in service between
the hours of 5:30am- 12midnight. A free shuttle bus sponsored by the Massport
Authority (blue bus) stops at all Logan Airport terminals and transports
visitors to the T airport subway stop on the Blue Line. Take the Blue Line to
the State Street stop and change to the Orange Line. Get off the Orange Line
at the Back Bay stop and cross the street to the hotel complex.
CAR RENTAL
In conjunction with TWA, BUDGET RENT A CAR is prepared to offer conference
attendees special rates which are valid for one week before and one week
after the conference.
In conjunction with United Airlines, HERTZ will offer a special rental rate.
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HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
BOSTON MARRIOTT COPLEY PLACE
5th Annual Technical Conference on the X Window System
14-16 January 1991
Please include first night's deposit with reservation to guarantee your
arrangements. A check or money order made payable to the Boston Marriott
Copley Place Hotel or one of the credit cards listed below is an acceptable
form of payment. If the reservation is not honored on the day of arrival
or is not cancelled before 6:00 pm on that day, you will be billed for one
night and the reservation will be cancelled. The Hotel's direct telephone
number is 617/236-5800.
The room rate of $95/night for Single, Double (2ppl/1bed), or Twin (2ppl/2beds)
will be honored until December 24, 1991. (rate applicable from 1/12 through
1/17). Guest rooms will be available after 4:00 pm; check-out time is Noon.
All rooms are subject to 9.7% tax (subject to change).
PLEASE PRINT
Arrival date/time:___________________Departure date:________________________
NAME:_______________________________________________________________________
(first) (last)
COMPANY/INSTITUTION:________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________
CITY:______________________STATE/COUNTRY:____________________ZIP:____________
TELEPHONE:___________________________Room Type*:_____________________________
*(single, double, or twin)
Please supply names of additional persons to occupy room.
Name of occupant Arrival date/time Departure date
____________________________ ______________________ _____________________
____________________________ ______________________ _____________________
There is a charge of $20/adult for each additional occupant.
____Please send me a confirmation of my room reservation.
Check or money order enclosed or place an X near credit card:
__American Express __Mastercard __Visa
Card Number:_______________________________Expiration Date:__________________
____________________________________________________________
Cardholder's Signature required for credit card transactions
_______________________________________________
PRINT CARDHOLDER'S NAME
Hotel reservations and Conference registration are being handled at separate
locations. Mail this form to the following address to avoid considerable
delays:
Return to: Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116
ATTENTION: Reservations Department
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
5th Annual Technical Conference on the X Window System
BOSTON MARRIOTT COPLEY PLACE
14-16 January 1991
Please Print
NAME(to be printed on badge):_________________________________________________
(first) (last)
COMPANY/INSTITUTION (on badge):_______________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________
CITY:_____________________STATE/COUNTRY:____________________ZIP:______________
ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS:______________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:_________________________________________
Registration received after 4 January cannot be processed in time for the
conference. If you mail a registration that is received after 4 January,
it will be returned to you and you will need to register on-site. Your
registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment and this completed form.
Information on the selection of Tutorial Sessions and the Schedule of Events
will be sent when it becomes available. You must reply with your selection of
tutorials by 4 January.
Refund requests must be made in writing and received by 14 December 1991.
The registration fee will be refunded less a $10 processing fee.
The registration fee is $75 per person. Registration will not be processed
without full payment. The following forms of payment are acceptable, if using
a credit card, Mastercard is preferable:
Check or money order, enclosed & made payable to M.I.T.
or place an X near credit card:
__Mastercard __Visa
____________________________________ ______________________________
Card Number Expiration Date
____________________________________________________________
Cardholder's Signature required for credit card transactions
____________________________________________________________
PRINT CARDHOLDER'S NAME
Return this form and payment by 4 January to the following address:
M.I.T. X Consortium
X Technical Conference
545 Technology Square, Rm. 217
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telefax: 617/258-5221, email: registration@expo.lcs.mit.edu
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium