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  • Subject: Re: IBM Tech Conf vs. Common Conference
  • From: "Bill Albert" <balbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:22:29 -0600
  • Organization: Bay Information Systems, Inc.

I believe Common to be the best learning experience "Bang for the Buck" out
there.  It does however require some disipline.  There are so many sessions
to choose from.  There is so much advice from "new found peers."   If you
map out your path, get into the University (do they still have that?)  and
stick with the program you will probably benefit greatly from your
attendance.

The Tech conference from my experience is more focused on a path.  It is
also more focused on IBM (my preferred vendor even if they can't market the
400/iseries).  The quality of presenters is usually good at both but you get
primarily IBM presentations at the Tech Conf.

That being said, the go with the flow method at Common also offers
advantages of hearing new stuff and networking with those on the bleeding
edge.  It just depends on your perspective and how willing you are to meet
people and discuss your (opinions, ignorance, knowledge, etc.).  Is this a
once in a lifetime or will regular attendance be an option?   If you believe
you will be able to go back with some regularity pick Common.  The
networking and building of knowledge is priceless.  Also if you can go back,
make sure you volunteer for something.  Resolutions, session chair,
registration worker... anything to get more involved.  Don't be shy!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jose Vega" <jvega@platt.com>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Cc: <RPG400-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 10:24 AM
Subject: IBM Tech Conf vs. Common Conference


> Hello All,
>
> I am a junior programmer with 1 year in the field. I have been given
> a choice to attend either an upcoming Common conference or the IBM
> as400 conference in palm springs. I have looked at the Common session
> grids and thought that their classes sounded good because one seems to
build
> on another. But was told by a senior programmer that the IBM technical
> conferences are actually better
> because they are more technical in scope. I went to their site but they
did
> not have class sessions up yet. If anyone out there has input your opinion
> would be greatly
> appreciated. I use RPG400, SQL400, CL, and will be using JAVA in the near
> future.
> Thank you.
>
>
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