[FM Discuss] fm conf?

Edward Cherlin echerlin at gmail.com
Wed Apr 13 15:57:01 PDT 2011


On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 05:16, adam <adam at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> hi,
>
> I have been pondering for some time organising a FM conference here in
> Berlin. Something like a three day event aimed at discussing all things
> related to free documentation of free software (not just Fm focused).

Wonderful idea.

> This week I found a nice venue for about 40 people. It has good
> accommodation and nice surroundings. The daunting thing about doing
> something like this is funding - I was wondering if we can do it without
> funding? Everyone would need to cover their own costs...we could do a
> pledgie thing as has been successful for the LGM to help some make it...the
> costs of the accommodation is 30 euro a night. We could buy our own food and
> make cooking teams - I am sure FM could cover the food costs.

I'll help on a vegetarian team.

> but anyways...assuming we did it in berlin in say, August, would there be
> much interest in this? Anyone want to come? Anyone want to help organise it?

Yes; yes; a little. I would be delighted to work on the program,
particularly on using booki for non-FM projects. I won't be able to
manage anything more.

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