Hello everyone, As already announced, the next Koha hackfest in Marseille will be in March, 12th-16th. Registrations are open !!! Should I explain what is the hackfest ? OK, for newbies, I explain. That's a week for anyone interested in being involved into Koha. About 50 persons, librarians and developers, from France and other countries, meet to: * meet * test * document * translate * patch * talk * share * show * try * miss ... and ... retry * discuss how to conquer the world (at least libraries...) * eat and drink (OK, drink, it's after day-work. And it's not mandatory) The FAQ: *Q= what are the conditions to come ?* A= none, except wanting to contribute to Koha *Q= What is the cost ?* A= it's free (but BibLibre does not pay for traveling fees, hotel, or food) *Q= where does it take place ?* A= Marseille, 108 rue Breteuil, in BibLibre office. We provide coffee, desk, chairs, internet, video-projectors and cookies (many people come with their local candies) *Q= can I come only for a few days ?* A= yes, but at least 2 days, in just one day, no time do contribute anything. *Q= I need an official letter* A= Just drop me an email, I'll send one *Q= I have no laptop* A= mmmm.... tricky... we don't have any spare laptop, and it's hard to contribute without laptop... *Q= how to register ?* A= easy : drop me an email *Q= What about hotel, transportation,...* A= You'll be added to a Google doc when you register. *Q= I've heard about a cheese lunch, can you explain ?* A= lunches are organized by BibLibre, in our office (there's no restaurant large enough in the area), and each lunch has it's own theme. The legendary "cheese lunch" includes 30+ different french cheese, in a huge buffet (with some salads...). So you'll discover a part of French gastronomy. This year, it will be tuesday 13th (I've been asked a few times: "when is the cheese lunch, I can't be here the whole week, so I want to be here for the cheese") *Q= I'm veggie, can you take care of me ?* A= yes, for sure. Just tell me when you register *Q= I'm vegan, can you take care of me ?* A= sorry, but no, too complex. You'll be on your own. But you can eat with us, welcome. -- Paul Poulain, Associé-gérant / co-owner BibLibre, Services en logiciels libres pour les bibliothèques BibLibre, Open Source software and services for libraries