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From: Christopher Allan Webber <cwebber@dustycloud.org>
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0500
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To: Pjotr Prins <pjotr.public12@thebird.nl>
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Pjotr Prins writes:

> We should propose a Guile + Guix developers track for FOSDEM. They usually have
> Ruby/Perl/Python dev tracks, so Guile will fit right in. I am sure we can
> generate enough interesting talks on aspects of Guix packaging, for one.
>
> Deadline for dev room proposals is half September.
>
> Anyone want to help organise this or even take the lead? And talks that can be
> had? We can have a hackathon one day before (or after) FOSDEM too.
>
> And who else can (with some likelihood) come to Brussels if February? FOSDEM is
> my favorite conference and there is something for everyone involved in FOSS.
>
> People who go tend to come back. It's messy, it's fun.
>
> Pj.

This would be great; assuming a room was accepted and I was going, I'd
be interested in submitting a talk on how Guile and Guix could help pave
a path towards greater network freedom.

 - Chris