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Posted onJune 18, 2020June 21, 20202005

ArmadilloCon 2005: Why we write fantasy?

by Elze

Panelists: Charles de Lint, Dennis L. McKiernan, John Moore, Nancy Jane Moore, Sharon Shinn, Martha Wells This panel was at 10 am, so of course,…

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Posted onJune 16, 2020July 3, 20202005

ArmadilloCon 2005: Current Trends in British science fiction

by Elze

What this panel was supposed to be about, according to the ArmadilloCon program book: “Several British writers are currently producing some of the most exciting…

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Posted onJune 14, 2020March 6, 20232005

Pictures from ArmadilloCon 27, August 2005, Austin, TX

by Elze

ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention that takes place every year in Austin, Texas. In 2005 the Guest Of Honor was writer Charles Stross. Scott…

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Posted onJune 13, 2020June 13, 20202005

ArmadilloCon 2005: opening ceremony and space opera panel

by Elze

Opening ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of an ArmadilloCon. The toastmaster tries to embarrass the Guests of Honor by poking fun at…

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Posted onJune 13, 2020June 13, 20202005

ArmadilloCon 2005: pizza lunch with Charles Stross, or causal channel-enabled future space pirates

by Elze

I finally got to meet Charles Stross in person at the pre-ArmadilloCon pizza lunch. The pizza place, Mangia, is crowded at lunchtime. Its acoustics would…

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Posted onMay 24, 2020May 25, 20202004

Linucon 2004: masquerade and hallway costumes

by Elze

Costumes from Linucon 2004 masquerade and hallways The seduction of Tux the Penguin in three parts What would Linucon be without Tux the Penguin? No…

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Posted onMay 22, 2020June 14, 20202004

Dating 101: Remedial Flirting: a Linucon 2004 panel

by Elze

Official Synopsis: Cuddling with the computer too much? We’ve been there too. Ways to learn (or relearn) social skills. Panelists Eric and Cathy Raymond discuss…

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Posted onMay 17, 2020May 18, 20202004

Biologically Inspired Robots: a Linucon 2004 panel

by Elze

  The panelists reiterated the relevant discoveries that were new in 2004: growing organs in another location of recipient’s own body (whether human or animal)…

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Posted onMay 16, 2020May 26, 20202004

Eric Raymond’s speech: Linucon 2004: The Basics of the Unix Philosophy

by Elze

At Linucon 2004 Eric Raymond gave a speech on the basic principles of the Unix philosophy. They are the same principles as described in the…

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Posted onMay 15, 2020May 16, 20202004

Costuming 101: a panel at Linucon 2004

by Elze

Synopsis from Linucon program book: Wanting to build a costume? Grab a seat for some tips and tricks from those who know. Panelists: Kim Kofmel,…

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