Welcome to the second issue of the Warpstock 2004 eNewsletter, your information
guide to the OS/2-eCS community's educational event of the year.
IN THIS ISSUE
- How to register
- About the sessions
- Sponsorships
- Warpstock 2004 accommodations
- Getting to Denver
REGISTRATION
This year's Warpstock in Denver, Colorado from October 21-24, will provide four days
of traditional presentations, and, new this time around -- expanded classes. You can
register for a single day, or for all four days. For the first time, we're offering a bundled
price that includes all four days, plus both social events. You can save yourself some
serious cash by registering before August 15. Registering now also makes planning
the event a little easier.
Classes are on a first-come, first-served basis, as the number of people that can be
accommodated in each class is limited. Please note that not all classes are included
in the base registration price.
Registration choices (in USD)
- Warpstock 4-day (+both socials): $195
- Warpstock 4-day (w/o socials): $145
- Warpstock Thursday only (w/o social) $60
- Warpstock Friday only (w/o social) $60
- Warpstock Saturday only (w/o social) $60
- Warpstock Sunday only (w/o social) $60
You can register online at our Web Store,
http://bamart.com/warpstockinc
or download a registration form from the store, or from
http://www.warpstock.org
Warpstock 2004 has payment plans for early registration. These require credit card
payment, for either three or four monthly payments. If you're on a budget, this makes
Warpsttock a lot more affordable! (Note that you'll have to sign up for the EZ Pay plan
soon.) The first payment can be as low as $13.75. You can purchase a package of four
days and two socials for $57 per month.
Payment plans will not be available after August.
ABOUT THE SESSIONS
Warpstock 2004 offers OS/2-eCS users a mix of hands-on classes and presentations.
Presentations and demonstrations are generally 90 minutes in length.
Versatile Home Networking with OS/2
Dr. Christopher M. Clayton will give a 90-minute presentation on creating a home
network that centralizes data storage and printers, with easy point-to-point
communications. Topics include:
- setting up a variety of TCP/IP services
- communicating via an ISP (NAT)
- security and safety (anti-virus and backup), including connecting OS/2 and eComStation to a windows network.
Dr. Clayton will also discuss Injoy's FX firewall, which ships with the company's dialer
product.
OS/2 Hardware and Software News
Oliver Mark will provide updates on hardware and software development, items of
strategic interest, and migration considerations for OS/2-eCS users. Mr. Mark is Senior
IT Architect and Principal at IBM Global Services EMEA, responsible for OS/2 and
Linux-related Services. He has more than ten years of experience in OS/2 and Warp
environments as well as experiences with Warp Server, Warp Server for e-business,
and Workspace On-Demand.
He is currently VP of Warpstock, Inc. and has presented at almost all Warpstock
events in the US and Europe.
Was It Broken Before You Started?
Presenter Chuck McKinnis has been an OS/2 user since the beta days of 1989, and
has Rexx programming experience from IBM's first release of the product. Mr. McKinnis
retired from IBM in 1992 after 26 years as a systems engineer. He now operates a
private consulting practice, and is the author of the eCS Maintenance Tool and the
NICPAK. He is also a contributor to RexxAutoStart.
Mr. McKinnis will provide an overview of the eComStation Maintenance Tool and an
update on its use. He will also discuss maintenance issues in general, and answer any
questions you might have concerning the maintenance of OS/2 systems. "Thoughtful
arguing is permitted and encouraged."
For details on other confirmed sessions, see:
http://www.warpstock.org/event_info/2004/presentations.html
Classes are great hands-on learning opportunities, running from a half-day to two days.
For detailed information on classes, see:
http://www.warpstock.org/event_info/2004/classes.html
SPONSORSHIPS
Looking for a sponsorship opportunity? We offer sponsorship deals for individuals,
companies and other organizations, suitable for every budget. Become a Warpstock
Supporter for just $20. Many sponsorship packages also include admissions to the
event, advertising on the Warpstock web site and in the event guide.
http://www.warpstock.org/event_info/2004/sponsorship.html
WARPSTOCK 2004 ACCOMMODATIONS
Warpstock 2004 will be held in the 263-room Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel, in the
heart of the Denver Technological Center. Make your reservation by September 25
and receive the special Warpstock rate of $79 per night for a Standard or Double King
room. For an additional $15 per night you can have a better double room on the ninth
floor with a free breakfast bar in the morning and an open bar in the evening. Ask for the
Warpstock special when you reserve.
The hotel is located at:
7007 South Clinton Street
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Tel: 1-303-799-6200
Fax: 1-303-799-4828
http://www.warpstock.org/event_info/2004/location.html
GETTING TO DENVER
From Air Canada to US Airways, you have plenty of choices (19 international and US
carriers) to reach Denver International Airport. See
http://www.flydenver.com/flights/airlines.asp
Some current sample round trip airfares to Denver International Airport, from Orbitz.com
and Expedia.com:
Atlanta, GA: $205, one-stop, America West
Boston, MA: $262, Non-stop, United Airlines, US Air
Frankfurt, Germany: $1097, Non-stop, Lufthansa
London, England: $941, Non-stop, British Airways
Los Angeles, CA: $196, Non-stop, Northwest Airlines
Newark, NJ - $262: Non-stop, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, US Air
Phoenix, AZ: $117, Non-stop, America West
Pittsburgh, PA: $241, one-stop, America West
San Francisco, CA: $198, one-stop, Alaska Airlines
THE FINE PRINT
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weeks leading up to the event. If you have any feedback, especially
positive feedback, write to the Mark Dodel at
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