October 30, 2010
by Rodney Gedda
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I had the pleasure of meeting George Negus this week at a CIO function we hosted in Sydney. I’ve been a fan of George for many years. I remember when I was a school I used to religiously watch Foreign … Continue reading
February 15, 2009
by Rodney Gedda
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Congrats to Ben Powell and all the organisers of this year’s LCA in Hobart, you did a fantastic job. The build-up to the conference was great and the execution matched – even if the venue’s location called for a lot … Continue reading
January 17, 2009
by Rodney Gedda
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My first week back at work was quite hectic. E-mails, work and more e-mails. Now I’m pleased to say I’ll be marching south for Linux.conf.au 2009. I’ll be back in the office after the Australia Day long weekend. This year’s … Continue reading
September 16, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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Following my 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 efforts I’m back in sunny Brisvegas for Cisco’s Networkers conference. I’m back staying at Conrad Treasury and have hooked up the in-room Ethernet. Not bad when there’s nothing else. Last night the … Continue reading
May 17, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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I fly up to AusCERT’s annual information security conference tomorrow. As it’s my first one I’m quite excited about it, and so far the event staff seem very helpful. Talk about information privacy. Since agreeing to go I’ve been hounded … Continue reading
January 25, 2008
by Rodney Gedda
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Today is my last day in the office before I jet off to yet another Linux.conf.au, this year in Melbourne. Hey, what do you know, while sifting through some old photos I found this one from last year’s event in … Continue reading
November 22, 2007
by Rodney Gedda
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I’m in the media room at the Sydney Convention Centre trying to file a story from the Gartner conference and all I can hear is Elton John rehearsing in the next hall. It’s no so bad though. I don’t mind … Continue reading
September 17, 2007
by Rodney Gedda
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I’m back in Brisbane this week. This time it’s for Cisco’s Networkers which has found its way back to Brisbane from the much-loved Gold Coast. Staying at the Conrad Treasury – a beautiful grand old hotel. And only across the … Continue reading
August 21, 2007
by Rodney Gedda
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Spent today at the Green CIO conference at the Sydney Convention Centre. I got the impression many CIOs truly are thought leaders on the green bandwagon. One talking point was how the CIO has a unique opportunity to spearhead profound … Continue reading
August 10, 2007
by Rodney Gedda
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How does a Linux user manage to print something at a Microsoft conference? I asked myself that same question yesterday and decided to investigate. Not that I really needed to print anything but I was curious to see how difficult, … Continue reading