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Two Linucons were held. The first Linucon was held October 8-10, 2004, at the Red Lion Inn located at 6121 North I-35 in Austin.<ref>{{cite web |work=Linux Online |title=Linucon 2004 |url=http://www.linux.org/event/2004/10/08/0001.html}}</ref> Linucon 2.0 was held September 30-October 2, 2005, at the Ambassador Hotel located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 183.<ref>{{cite web |work=flickr |title= Linucon 2.0: Sep-Oct 2005, Austin, TX |url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/elzes/sets/72157594462078023/}}</ref> |
Two Linucons were held. The first Linucon was held October 8-10, 2004, at the Red Lion Inn located at 6121 North I-35 in Austin.<ref>{{cite web |work=Linux Online |title=Linucon 2004 |url=http://www.linux.org/event/2004/10/08/0001.html}}</ref> Linucon 2.0 was held September 30-October 2, 2005, at the Ambassador Hotel located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 183.<ref>{{cite web |work=flickr |title= Linucon 2.0: Sep-Oct 2005, Austin, TX |url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/elzes/sets/72157594462078023/}}</ref> |
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The science fiction side had three main tracks: an anime track, a literary track, and a gaming track.<ref name="dt">{{cite news |work=The Daily Texan |title=Furthing Linux's Life |url=http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2004/10/11/Focus/Furthing.Linuxs.Life-748870.shtml |date=2004-10-11 |first=Kristi |last=Hsu}}</ref> These tracks included [[Cosplay]] (and a [[Masquerade ball|Masquerade]]), [[filk]] |
The science fiction side had three main tracks: an anime track, a literary track, and a gaming track.<ref name="dt">{{cite news |work=The Daily Texan |title=Furthing Linux's Life |url=http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2004/10/11/Focus/Furthing.Linuxs.Life-748870.shtml |date=2004-10-11 |first=Kristi |last=Hsu}}</ref> These tracks included [[Cosplay]] (and a [[Masquerade ball|Masquerade]]), [[filk]], a dealer's room, panels, author readings and signings, [[Birds of a Feather (computing)|Birds of a Feather]] sessions, and an art show. The convention suite featured caffeinated [[Jello]] and [[ice cream]] made with [[liquid nitrogen]]. There was also a [[live action role-playing game]]. The video room played around the clock and both gaming rooms (computer and paper) were open 24 hours. |
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The technical side ranged over such subjects as [[Linux kernel architecture]], [[security]] and [[network administration]], [[web design]], use of Linux on a laptop, [[computer gaming]], [[digital art]], [[electronic publishing]], and [[machinima]].<ref name="dt"/> Free wireless internet access was available. There were panels, tutorials, an "installfest" and featured guests who went head to head in a first person shooter elimination tournament (the "celebrity fragfest"). |
The technical side ranged over such subjects as [[Linux kernel architecture]], [[security]] and [[network administration]], [[web design]], use of Linux on a laptop, [[computer gaming]], [[digital art]], [[electronic publishing]], and [[machinima]].<ref name="dt"/> Free wireless internet access was available. There were panels, tutorials, an "installfest" and featured guests who went head to head in a first person shooter elimination tournament (the "celebrity fragfest"). |
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Revision as of 16:40, 18 August 2008
| Linucon | |
|---|---|
| Status | Inactive |
| Genre | Science fiction/Linux |
| Venue | Red Lion Inn |
| Location(s) | Austin, Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Inaugurated | 2004 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Organized by | Rob Landley |
| Website | http://www.linucon.org/ |
Linucon was a combination Linux expo/science fiction convention in Austin, Texas. Conceived as a "sister convention" to Penguicon, Linucon was co-founded by Rob Landley and Stu Green.[1]
Two Linucons were held. The first Linucon was held October 8-10, 2004, at the Red Lion Inn located at 6121 North I-35 in Austin.[2] Linucon 2.0 was held September 30-October 2, 2005, at the Ambassador Hotel located at the intersection of I-35 and Highway 183.[3]
The science fiction side had three main tracks: an anime track, a literary track, and a gaming track.[4] These tracks included Cosplay (and a Masquerade), filk, a dealer's room, panels, author readings and signings, Birds of a Feather sessions, and an art show. The convention suite featured caffeinated Jello and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. There was also a live action role-playing game. The video room played around the clock and both gaming rooms (computer and paper) were open 24 hours.
The technical side ranged over such subjects as Linux kernel architecture, security and network administration, web design, use of Linux on a laptop, computer gaming, digital art, electronic publishing, and machinima.[4] Free wireless internet access was available. There were panels, tutorials, an "installfest" and featured guests who went head to head in a first person shooter elimination tournament (the "celebrity fragfest").
Notable guests included actor Wil Wheaton, Jay Maynard (AKA "Tron Suit Guy")[5], and Linux activist Eric S. Raymond.[1]
Aftermath
Financial difficulties and the departure of primary founder Rob Landley from Austin led to the shutdown of Linucon after the second event.
References
- ^ a b Barr, Joe (2004-10-07). "Austin hosts the inaugural Linucon". Linux.com.
- ^ "Linucon 2004". Linux Online.
- ^ "Linucon 2.0: Sep-Oct 2005, Austin, TX". flickr.
- ^ a b Hsu, Kristi (2004-10-11). "Furthing Linux's Life". The Daily Texan.
- ^ Lindner, Sarah (2004-09-10). "Love 'Tron'? Maybe this man is a suitable suitor". Austin American-Statesman.
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