Date   : Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:11:21 +0100
From   : joel@... (Joel Rowbottom)
Subject: Retro Reunited - Acorn Room

Hiya --

In haste, sorry for top-post.

There's a general idea to flesh out the floorplan with actual machines - 
this is the only way we'll be able to work out what we have room for I 
think.


j

--On 24 August 2009 09:07:25 +0100 michael.firth@... wrote:

> I'll be bringing 4 machines, possibly 5 (depending on what's happening
> with the Caver setup, that doesn't seem to have been decided)
>
> I'll thus need 8 power sockets, possibly 10 for those, plus 1 for my
> Netbook that will be running BeebEm Linux.
>
> I'll also (like Jason) try and get hold of a couple of 10-way dis-boards,
> I'll let you know if I succeed.
>
> I guess one question is whether there is going to be room on the Econet
> Island to set up all the machines that everyone is bringing - if not,
> then I guess less power points will be needed.
>
> Regards
>
> Michael
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
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>> [mailto:bbc-micro-bounces+michael.firth=bt.com@...
>> .uk] On Behalf Of Joel Rowbottom
>> Sent: 23 August 2009 12:52
>> To: bbc-micro@...
>> Subject: [BBC-Micro] Retro Reunited - Acorn Room
>>
>> Hi guys --
>>
>> I spent an hour this morning at Ainley Top, the venue for the Retro
>> Reunited show in September. If you're in the Acorn World room
>> you need to
>> take note of this so please read carefully in the absence of a show
>> exhibitor guide:
>>
>> There are *very* few power sockets in the room - five doubles
>> I think. I
>> noted them on Dave's floorplan and hopefully he'll be able to get that
>> diagram to me soonish. What is *vitally* important is that
>> ALL STANDHOLDERS
>> OR DEMONSTRATORS MUST LET ME OR DAVE KNOW HOW MANY POWER
>> SOCKETS YOU NEED.
>> This doesn't mean "oh I need one and can break it out to 8",
>> it means we
>> need to know how many plugs you're going to plug in so we can
>> make sure the
>> room comes under any power restrictions!
>>
>> It is *vitally* important that if you are not on the Econet island but
>> still want an Econet socket or two, you book an Econet connection with
>> myself. Once the room is cabled, there'll be no extra spurs
>> crimped on, and
>> cable will be gaffer-taped to the floors as we are directly
>> in line with an
>> emergency exit.
>>
>> Internet connectivity is outsourced to Swisscom. This costs
>> ?15/day for
>> 'unlimited' wireless connection - I haven't tested it but
>> based on past
>> experience with this particular vendor you will not be able to get any
>> incoming (server) connectivity (it's NAT'd). The 'business' connection
>> (that's the ?15/day one) apparently allows VPN usage so those
>> wanting to
>> run servers will have to find an alternative solution.
>>
>> The tables will have tablecloths boxing off the underneath of
>> the tables
>> themselves. Empty boxes and unused equipment should be appropriately
>> stowed, preferably in cars please.
>>
>> There will not be a screen between the Acorn exhibitors area and the
>> theatre - therefore please ensure either your display does
>> not make noise
>> during the presentations or can be turned down/switched off.
>>
>> I believe Dave has floorplans which will now include Econet
>> sockets and
>> power distribution. This will assist in avoiding a
>> 'Byte-back' situation
>> with insane cable routing, people falling over things, and boxes
>> everywhere.
>>
>> Fingers crossed we will be there and testing on Friday night.
>> If I can have
>> a pair of helping hands once availability is confirmed then
>> that would be
>> smashing please - if we can't get in on Friday night I will
>> be at the hotel
>> at 7am on Saturday morning instead.
>>
>> With best wishes
>>
>>
>> Joel.
>> x
>>
>>
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