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Countdown to Orlando


One of the more interesting aspects of Lotus911's presence at Lotusphere is how we get there.  Since so many of our folks who are going are based in Atlanta, it actually turns out that it's easier to just rent a bus and drive down than it is to fly.  A great side-effect of this approach is the bus ride itself.  Last year, it was a 6-hour discussion on support strategies as an aspect of software user experience.  Much fun.

This year, it'll be the first time since his starting week that Tim, Mike and I get to sit together for any extended period.  So we've been plotting.... "what are we going to build on the way to Lotusphere?"  It's become known as "bus code."  As in...

"We should do blah blah blah"
"That sounds like bus code."

It's gotten to the point now that I've asked whether we can have a proper Domino server environment and network switch on the vehicle.  (I haven't dared asked for mobile internet access.... yet.)  It should be quite an experience.

I'm tempted to ask for suggestions, but honestly, we have so many major efforts going on at 'sphere this year that I just know we wouldn't have time.

Aww.... who am I kidding?  Suggest away!  

Comments

1 - IIRC, the Domino Linux team brought a hub (powered by a battery pack) and network cables on the airplane when going to Orlando back in 1999 or 2000. Well, it was before 9/11 at least. They said that the security at Logan Airport lifted a few eyebrows about the batteries and cables, but let them bring it onboard. So they worked on the Linux server during the flight.
During their presentation, they noted that the laptops ran out of power before the hub...

2 - Oooohhhh.... can't wait for this trip! I have some server installs on my laptop - which beta code do you want to use? Emoticon

3 - We should write a USB driver. Emoticon

4 - "I haven't dared asked for mobile internet access.... yet." this isn't so hard. My old work had several Verizon wireless laptop cards that gave pretty solid access while mobile. Emoticon

5 - I have * & 7 server installs and a power converter that plugs into a cigarette lighter giving access to normal plugs. Between that, Chris' stuff and your abilities, we should be able to take over the world! <evil laugh>. Emoticon

6 - I am seriously bummed that I won't get to "enjoy the ride". But having booked my NON-REFUNDABLE airfare several months back, it would be silly for me to fly to Atlanta just to drive to Orlando.

-Devin.

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