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Top 10 Conference Tips

by Derrick Story
Network Newsletter for 09/09/2003

Dear Reader,

As we near the early-bird registration deadline for the upcoming O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference, I thought that a list of top ten tips to prepare for the event would help you maximize your investment. I've been involved with the planning of this show since the beginning, so I have a good insider's view into how things are going to work.

For example, a wireless network will permeate the conference area. Internet connectivity won't be a problem. But as the day wears on, laptop batteries begin to fade. Mac notebooks have a nifty power adapter with a two-pronged plug right on the unit. That's great most of the time, except when you're fighting for electrical real estate on narrow power strips located throughout the lounge areas of the show.

So, one of my top ten tips is to bring the extension cord for your power adapter that has a standard two-pronged plug, as it will fit in tight areas where the entire adapter won't.

Even if you're not planning on attending our Mac OS X gathering, I think you'll find the rest of these tips good reminders for general conference going. And if you are planning to join us in Santa Clara, California this October, make sure you take advantage of the early bird-discount--it's good through Friday, September 12.

Until next week,

-Derrick

Derrick Story
O'Reilly Network Managing Editor

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