[lca-announce] lca2011 is Going Ahead!

[linux.conf.au Announcements]

Hi all

Some great news - the lca2011 team and Linux Australia have made a joint decision that lca2011 will go ahead! 

At this stage the venue location is still to be confirmed as are a number of social events, though there are some backup plans in place.

We are aware that Urbanest is still without power but expect power to be restored on Thursday.  Should Urbanest be unavailable - backup accommodation has been confirmed at the residential colleges at the University of Queensland (Near St Leo's).  Delegates who are not staying at St Leo's or Urbanest should check with their accommodation provider on availability, prior to travelling.

lca2011 Mythbuster #1 - Brisbane's water is fine and very very drinkable

lca2011 Mythbuster #2 - Brisbane has not run out of food (although some restaurants will have a limited menu)

lca2011 Mythbuster #3 - public transport is operational (though some routes are still affected).  Unfortunately, the Brisbane CityCat service is out of action till further notice.

lca2011 Mythbuster #4 - lca2011 has not been cancelled 

The lca2011 team will keep you continually updated via email and the website.  We expect to announce a confirmed venue by Wednesday evening - but please remember we do have back up plans here and lca2011 is going ahead.  There may be some changes in the schedule but it will be a great conference nonetheless.

The team encourages everyone to still come to Brisbane and support local business and the community - we need your support!

We understand the community wants to support the conference in as many ways as possible.  Can you please fill out the form at: 

https://conf.linux.org.au/wiki/Volunteer/People

NB: You will need to be registered and logged into the conference website to be able to edit this page.

Cheers 
Shaun & the lca2011 team

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Dr Shaun Nykvist
lca2011 - director

Email: shaun at lca2011.linux.org.au 
Phone: +61 7 3103 7998
Mobile: +61 417767445
Postal: PO Box 2010, 557 Settlement Rd, Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

http://linux.conf.au/

Follow the flow to Brisbane - check out the great line up of miniconfs!

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