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<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>So far, I have had a
number of people contact me directly with a big positive response to supporting
a booth at SCALE. Please do me a favor and respond back to the whole group so
others can get a sense of how many people are supportive of the idea. I'll need
volunteers to:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>1). Do stints in the
booth talking to people who might be interested in the LA.pm specifically and
perl in general. I'd expect the commitment to be something in the range of 2-3
hours.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>2). I'd like to have
a library of sample books available at the booth to show people the support that
perl has in the industry. I'd like someone to coordinate borrowing books if
necessary to have a nice representation at the desk. I have a number of books I
can bring but I'd like someone responsible for this.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>3). I'll need a team
(or two) of demo-builders. Here are some ideas...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT
face=Arial size=2> A). Check out dataplace -- <A
href="http://www.dataplace.org/"><U><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2>http://www.dataplace.org</U></FONT></A> . We did get an offer to do a
live demo on this interesting site during the show. This is a mod_perl/MASON
based system showing off some very fun web 2.0 stuff on this site supported by a
non-profit. If there can be some nice talk about the "behind-the-scenes" as to
how this was accomplished, I'd like to see this one
demo'd.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Also, I was emailing back-and-forth with Philippe Chiasson and
I think there were a few very good ideas that came from the
conversation...</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006> B</SPAN>). Something comparing cgi,
fastcgi, mod_perl/prefork, mod_perl/threaded, modperl::registry vs
mod_perl-handler with an automated benchmark/graphing tool in semi real-time
(i.e., live, cool graphics showing off the major speed and performance
achievable with modr-Per-handlers, etc.).</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006> <FONT face=Arial
size=2>C). A live demo of Jifty (the RonR type rapid web development framework).
Catalyst could also be an option if we had somone very familiarly. I think Jifty
might be the better choice if someone is familiar with it since it may have more
demo "gee whiz" features. I think I could get this running but would be a poor
demonstrator of anything of any depth.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006> <FONT face=Arial
size=2>D: We also had suggestions for the following demos... I'm open to all but
we need people to build them and be ready to show others who to show them off OR
plan to be in the booth most of the time to do the demos. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006>
</SPAN>* An OpenGL application, doing simple things in 3D.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006> </SPAN>*
A Perl-GTK application.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006>
</SPAN>* A wxPerl application.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><SPAN
class=918274016-11122006>
</SPAN>* A set of mod_perl "hacks", showing interesting
things.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm not stuck on
these ideas, so if you have a better idea, please let me know. In the long-run,
the deciding factor is going to be who jumps up and says "I'll work on this with
Bob, Mary, Joe, etc. and pull this together for the group." I'll be clear on
this, I can't set up these demos since I'm too much of a
newbie.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>4). People to
volunteer machines for the demo. Ideally, this will be the people who create the
demo in the first place since it would probably be much easier to build and
deploy on the same machine, but...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>No money is involved
here just to be part of the booth group. It's just some dedication of prep time
and a willingness to give up a little of your weekend. I know that weekend time
is tough, but this is a great event to help build the organization so we can
continue to attract monthly speakers and even sponsor larger perl
events.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=918274016-11122006><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'll have to let the
organizers know shortly, but I won't commit unless I can get a good batch of
vocal volunteers. Thanks all who have jumped in to show support up to this
point. Again, respond back to the main list.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<P style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"
align=left>Regards,</P>
<P style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Todd</P>
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