[Coco] CoCoFest Webcam, IRC, anything?

[Boisy G. Pitre]

I can understand Nick's dilemma ($2000+ ticket, long flight, etc).  Aside from his unique situation, people here in the U.S. don't have nearly the cost barrier to come to a fest. Furthermore, I believe that  having a webcam dilutes the effort that folks like Steve, myself and others put into going to a fest.  Every year, CoCo enthusiasts put their money where their mouth is and either fly or drive, get a hotel, pay for a rental car, etc, to be at this event.  It's the only event of its kind and it only happens once a year.  Especially for  someone who sells products for the CoCo, I think it is incumbent to show up and interact with the folks who make up our customer base.

Everyone on this list who considers themselves a CoCo "nut" should make every effort to attend this event every year.

WIth that said, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
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On May 19, 2011, at 1:28 AM, Steve Bjork wrote:

> On 5/18/2011 9:34 PM, Frank Pittel wrote:
>> The Hotel provides the wifi and all that's needed is someone with a webcam and the willingness to use it!!
>> 
>> The Other Frank
>> 
> 
> When have you try to do this?  And more importantly, When have you been successful at it?
> 
> First, a webcam would not work to record a large room.  They are design for viewing just one person a only a few feet away.   Trying to use such a device to record a room full of people just does not work.  You would not be able to make out what's happening.
> 
> And forget the audio!  With all the people talk at once, there is no way you can follow what anyone is saying.
> 
> 
> As for the WiFi, you don't have the bandwidth to getting good video out of the hotel.
> 
> If you want the CoCofest experience, try going to the CoCofest.  I've flying over 2,000 miles to get there.
> 
> What about you?
> 
> Steve
> 
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