Linux + Sci-fi + Detroit = Penguicon3.0

AciDive writes "Everyone's favorite Michigan based Linux and Scifi convention is back for another year. Penguicon is pleased to announce that this years guests will include: Cory Doctorow, Kevin Siembieda, Nat Torkington, Joan D. Vinge, Dr. Peter Salus, Eugene "ROD" Roddenberry Jr, Kathe Koja, Joey deVilla, Cathy Raymond, Alice Taylor, Eric Raymond, Jeff "Hemos" Bates, Rob "CmdrTaco" Malda, Howard Tayler and Luke Ski. Pre-Registration for Penguicon will be open until Friday April 8, 2005, and yes if you miss the pre-reg date you can register at the door. Penguicon has a full schedule of Linux and Sci-fi related panels slated for this year so don't miss it (we have panels for everyone from the beginner to the l33t h4x0r). Penguicon will be held on April 22-24, 2005 @ the Novi Sheraton in Novi Michigan." I don't usually plug local stuff, but this show is a truly unique blend of Linux & Scifi and one of my favorites. This will be my third year speaking, and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll post more in my journal as I figure out scheduling. At the very least, we should pack the hotel bar with Slashdot readers for some quality beer time after my session.

Comments

Not very many panels, I guess.

[bigtallmofo]

we have panels for everyone from the beginner to the l33t h4x0r

Based on my experience, those considering themselves "l33t h4x0rs" are beginners.

Re:Not very many panels, I guess.

[Anonymous Coward]

"Based on my experience, those considering themselves "l33t h4x0rs" are beginners."

As your sphere of knowledge grows your horizon of ignorance also grows.

Basicaly, the more you learn the more you realize how much you don't know. This is what keeps intellegent people modest. The pursuit of knowledge is a never ending journey; not a destination.

The wise man understands this. The young, inexpereinced and l33t do not.

Re:Not very many panels, I guess.

[deadcasuals]

Kids go around saying they're 31337 because they don't know enough to be 0x7A69.

Re:Not very many panels, I guess.

[nametaken]

we have panels for everyone from the beginner to the l33t h4x0r

Based on my experience, those considering themselves "l33t h4x0rs" are beginners.

That is, of course, true. However, I think it was meant to be a light hearted reference for people who remember when goofballs talked like that and meant it. I'm reasonably sure these guys know the difference between "h4xx0r" and hacker. :)

Oh Please Oh Please Oh Please

[El_Smack]

Linux + Sci-fi + Detroit = Flying Car?

Re:NOVI?????

[Commander Doofus]

True about Novi, but people rarely go to cons to sight-see, they usually stay in the hotel the whole time. The cons I've attended have all been tucked away in suburburbs with reasonably-priced hotels -- not the five star luxury places in the heart of downtown. (I was at the first Penguicon, it was in a hotel across from a dilapidated golf dome and bowling alley in Warren. Later that year the hotel was converted into a senior citizen home).