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Re: Linux at COMDEX/Canada West '99

Brian Edmonds
01 Oct 1998 08:15:31 -0700

Dave Michelson <
> writes:
> We'll have to find out what we can do about a network connection. One
> (cheap) possibility is an Amateur Radio 56k link to the Mt. Seymour
> repeater ;-)

This would be really cool. Count me in to help with the networking
again if there's a need.

> We just have to get the antenna up high enough above the crowd.

Any idea how high, and how obtrusive such an antenna would be? I can't
imagine a problem with something say five feet up from the booth, and a
foot across. Of course, Comdex people may be idiotic.

> The main purpose of the meeting on Thursday is to identify the people
> and resources that VanLUG can provide.

I don't think I'll be able to make the meeting, but you know pretty much
where I can help out. :)

Vlad Petersen <
> writes:
> I am afraid a radiolink may be too slow comparing to what other OS-
> and network- related presenters and vendors will have

But what is the link for? Do our demos depend on it, or is it just for
our convenience? And for pointing out coolness to the enlightened, of
course. Outside of a few people taking the opportunity to do some big
downloads, the external link at the Installfest was not heavily used.

Brian.