TechRepublic hosted a free event called The Changing Face of IT on July 1-2 in Louisville, Kentucky. Staff, contributors, and members gathered to exchange ideas and solve problems.
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The TechRepublic conference venue was the Hilton Garden Inn.
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Yes, were are in Louisville, KY.
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Hilton Garden Inn Northeast
Sound check.
A buzz in the air.
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Jason Hiner starts the day with his presentation.
A presentation by Rick Vanover.
Toni Bowers provides some examples of the emails she has received over the years.
Between presentations, participants continued to discuss topics and to learn from each other.
Bill is about to start his presentation.
Deb Shinder is giving her presentation.
Jack Wallen, Scott Lowe, and Jason Hiner debate open source versus proprietary software.
Snacks, coffee, water, and soft drinks were provided.
Next up on the agenda.
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Lynn (gadgetgirl) speaks during open mic.
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Image by Deb Shinder used by permission.
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Image by Deb Shinder used by permission.
Image by Deb Shinder used by permission.
Image by Deb Shinder used by permission.
Image by Deb Shinder used by permission.
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Lynn (gadgetgirl) lets everyone know what to expect when she greets them.
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Jack wears his Linux/open source feelings on his sleeve, well arm at least.
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ReadHat is represented.
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The hotel has a nice patio for socializing after the event.
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Michael Jay caught a glimpse of some urban wildlife.
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Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.
