I was happy with having last years event as part of Uniforum. There was no requirement for the NZNOG people to have much to do with the other streams so I don't see it as a problem. If being part of Uniforum means we are likely to get better sponsorship and speakers then this is a reasonable trade off. Accomodation and transport costs to Hamilton for most people are likely to outweigh any savings in venue. (Note I'm not speaking for myself there since I can stay for free in Hamilton with relatives). The cost of the last event wasn't excessive especially since most people attending either were paid by their employer or are on fairly good money. Perhaps others could start putting aside $10 per week now which should cover their admission in mid-year. The Uniforum newsletter I got a week or two ago was even interesting. -- Simon Lyall. | Newsmaster | Work: simon.lyall(a)ihug.co.nz Senior Network/System Admin | Postmaster | Home: simon(a)darkmere.gen.nz ihug, Auckland, NZ | Asst Doorman | Web: http://www.darkmere.gen.nz - To unsubscribe from nznog, send email to majordomo(a)list.waikato.ac.nz where the body of your message reads: unsubscribe nznog