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FOWA: wifi foireux et peu d'accès aux prises d'alimentation. C'est suffisant pour gâcher une bonne partie de la conférence pour les participants-blogueurs (surtout si on leur a donné un passe pour couvrir la conférence en direct)...
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I’m here to live-blog, which must be a recognised activity as I got a “blogger” pass for it. However: the wifi is crap (sorry, I know it’s easy to complain, but it’s making my life difficult — uploading photos is a nightmare), and the power plugs are right at the back of the room. I think that crappy wifi and lack of power supplies are two things which can single-handedly ruin a good part of the conference experience for blogging attendees. Oh, and the rows are so tight that unless you sit in the front row, there isn’t enough space to type comfortably.
Do they really believe that people live-blogging the sessions are going to sit right at the back of the room? I take photos too, so I need to be in front. And the whole “power up then go back to it” idea just doesn’t work: there’s a session going on while I “power up” which I might want to follow!
Then, please let me say a word about the £4 sandwich I bought at the break. I know this is England, but… arghl! There are water fountains at the back of the room, but really (particularly when you’re blogging) bottles are way more practical. Which reminds me… I have an empty bottle with me, so I’ll do something smart and fill it up instead of just complain aimlessly (blame a bad day yesterday, food deprivation, and dehydration).
Oh, and next time, I have to remember that these boots are not good for sitting cross-legged on the floor. The talk in this room (which I’m only half-listening to, unfortunately) is about accessibility and actually sounds very interesting. I saw Suw typing madly a bit further down the row, so hopefully I’ll be able to read about it.
Aside from that, I’m really happy to be here and see everybody!
SET MODE GRUMPY OFF
Update: Suw wasn’t very happy either.
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Yes, I agree. The past of connectivity for the future of web apps
Antonio
You’re right.. The WiFi sucks.. There’s overpopulation of laptops in place
Anyone who has ever been to a web-focused conference knows that any accompanying free wifi is going to be lousy. At least it exists – some recent conferences, e.g. atmedia, haven’t provided free wifi at all.
Yes, I agree. The past of connectivity for the future of web apps
Antonio
You're right.. The WiFi sucks.. There's overpopulation of laptops in place
Anyone who has ever been to a web-focused conference knows that any accompanying free wifi is going to be lousy. At least it exists – some recent conferences, e.g. atmedia, haven't provided free wifi at all.
LSF: as I have already been to my fair share of web-focused conferences (and live-blogged most), I’ll assume that your comment isn’t directed towards me.
LSF: as I have already been to my fair share of web-focused conferences (and live-blogged most), I'll assume that your comment isn't directed towards me.