I'm amazed.. I mean this is Slashdot, How could an article about some kind of computer get posted without the obligatory:
Imagine a Beowolf cluster of these things..:)
Looking over the list of attractive qualities required, here's how Ottawa shapes up:
Universities: Carelton and Ottawa U, both with strong engineering programs.
Culture: NAC orchestra, National Ballet of Canada, The National Gallery of Canada, Chamber Music Festival, Blues Festival.
Geek Recreation: over 100 Km of bike paths, Mountain Biking in the Gatineau Hills, 4 ski hills within an hour's drive, and Mont Tremblant (world class) 2 hours away, the world's largest(over 7km long) skating rink on the Rideau Canal).
Real Estate is still reasonable, and Ottawa has a few lovely older established areas that suit the "geek" attitude such as the Glebe and Westboro(my fave). Lots of coffee houses and Cafe's, and several lovely little towns with in a one or two hour drive for weekend getaway's (Wakefield, Merrickville and Westport are a few that I have personally experienced)
Ok, I'm gushing, so I will stop now, but its a great place to be.
Sure there's winter, but this town is a "get out and enjoy it" kind of place no matter what the season.
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I'm amazed.. I mean this is Slashdot, How could an article about some kind of computer get posted without the obligatory: Imagine a Beowolf cluster of these things.. :)
I just did a quick scan of Paul's article, and decided that yes, it was worth my while to put in a good work for my current home.
Sometimes affectionately called "Silicon Valley North", by people who live here, the Ottawa-Gatineau region currently (as of Jan06) has over 1,800 High tech companies employing just over 76,000 people. See: http://www.ocri.ca/email_broadcasts/ottawafacts/04 06_ottawafacts.html
Looking over the list of attractive qualities required, here's how Ottawa shapes up:
Universities: Carelton and Ottawa U, both with strong engineering programs.
Culture: NAC orchestra, National Ballet of Canada, The National Gallery of Canada, Chamber Music Festival, Blues Festival.
Geek Recreation: over 100 Km of bike paths, Mountain Biking in the Gatineau Hills, 4 ski hills within an hour's drive, and Mont Tremblant (world class) 2 hours away, the world's largest(over 7km long) skating rink on the Rideau Canal).
Real Estate is still reasonable, and Ottawa has a few lovely older established areas that suit the "geek" attitude such as the Glebe and Westboro(my fave). Lots of coffee houses and Cafe's, and several lovely little towns with in a one or two hour drive for weekend getaway's (Wakefield, Merrickville and Westport are a few that I have personally experienced)
Ok, I'm gushing, so I will stop now, but its a great place to be.
Sure there's winter, but this town is a "get out and enjoy it" kind of place no matter what the season.