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I sympathise with Jo but most certainly agree that **one yearly***
international Koha conference is needed for the Koha project and
fairness to the global Koha community.<br>
Keeping the registration free might not always be possible but
increases the chances to rotate who can attend.<br>
One of our clients has family in Italy and was delighted to hear
KohaCon11 might be hosted in the UK...She is planning her dual
purpose trip already :-)<br>
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Cheers,<br>
Irma<br>
CALYX <br>
From down-under Sydney Australia<br>
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On 19/11/2010 10:15 AM, Chris Cormack wrote:
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<pre wrap="">* Joann Ransom (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jransom@library.org.nz">jransom@library.org.nz</a>) wrote:
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<pre wrap=""> Hi everyone,
I would like to put a plea out there that we do not hold Koha conferences
every year. I would much prefer every 2nd or even 3rd year. This is
because the KohaCon will always be held around the globe, which is what
makes it so fantastic, but that also makes it quite expensive. Many of us
are running on tight budgets and every 2nd or 3rd year is going to be much
more sustainable in terms of particpation than annually.
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<pre wrap="">I disagree quite strongly.
Some people couldnt make this year, maybe they can make next year. Some
of the people who made this year, cant make next year.
The project is so vibrant and changes so much, 2 years is too long in my
opinion. If we keep with the 6 month schedule that will be 4 major
releases between conferences.
People don't have to attend them all, if you can only attend ever 2nd or
3rd year, then so be it. But I think that that isnt a reason to only
hold them ever 2 years. It will actually make it less likely people can
attend one imho, and they will rotate around the world faster.
Chris
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