It’s a sad day

ByJohn

Today was a sad day because one of the most interesting people I have ever seen present at a conference (and had the pleasure to meet) is living in fear and has cancelled appearances because of some people with nothing better to do than to make death threats and do other disgusting things online directed…

SXSW Recap

ByJohn

Now that SXSW is over and I’m back home, I’ve had a chance to ‘digest’ the conference and thought I’d post some of my thoughts. This was my second SXSW and I learned a few things from last year: book your hotel early: last year I was a 1/2 hour cab ride away. This year,…

Back home from Austin

ByJohn

SXSW 2007 is over and I’m back home now…I already miss the Texas BBQ. This year exceeded my expectations and was bigger and better than last year. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to make it a hat trick next year. There were apparently something in the neighbourhood of 6000 geeks in attendance. I wonder how…

SXSW Swag

ByJohn

The trade show at SXSW is always a great place to get swag. Usually you get a suitcase full of t-shirts and this year is no different. It’s also a good place to find some new companies doing cool things. My only issue with the the trade show is that there are a lot more…

It has begun

ByJohn

Finally all settled in Austin for SXSW which starts later today. Very happy with the hotel I’m staying at this time which is basically in the shadow of the conference centre (which I can see from my room). Last year, due to booking the trip late, we ended up at a hotel out on the…