Re: Cuds in San Francisco

[John Carr <74711.77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

RE:     Re: Cuds in San Francisco

Andrew,

In a message dated 98-12-15 15:07:03 EST, you write:

> I'm the cuds manager for Common and I have an important question...
>  What would make you guys come to CUDS <again?> at San Fran Common?
>  Please think about this question and respond to the Midrange-L or to me 
>  personally.  I really appreciate you guys taking the time to think about 
>  this.  CUDS is an important part of Common where many of the fixes/problems
>  on the AS/400 get discussed and fixed, and where many requirements get 
>  solved within IBM.  Not only that, people meet the speakers @ Common and 
>  discuss what was learned in their sessions. (actually many of you on this 
>  list are probably the speakers...)
>  Thanks for your time...


This is a topic that has been a great concern to me.  One of the things that
has made COMMON great in our memories aside from the great sessions, is the
neat things you learn from the countless chats with people.   I think that
CUDS has not been exploited to the extent that it should.

The majority of people that come to COMMON are first timers.  These people
don't know anyone.  CUDS is the best method for the majority(first timers)
to meet people. They have heard of the BIG names speaking at the 
conference and a lot of the time have particular problems that they are
sent to COMMON to get answers to, hopefully from some of these BIG names.  

Unfortunatly the alot BIG name speakers by in large do not come to CUDS.  
I think all speakers should be asked to attend CUDS at least a couple of 
nights at COMMON.  The attendee's are paying bucks to hear these people 
and it would be nice if they were a little more accessible.  CUDS is the 
best vehicle to do that.  

Get more speakers to attend,  More first timers will enjoy their experience.
Encourage more DISCUSSIONS at CUDS.  

John Carr  (a big CUDS supporter and attendee)
EdgeTech 
Have Classes, Will Travel

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