[LAU] Linux audio course Rotterdam

[david]

Pieter Palmers wrote:
> Ray Rashif wrote:
>> I, on the other hand, think this is justifiable. It doesn't matter 
>> whether you're training someone to breathe or fish, you're still 
>> training him - and that's a service. A lot of courses on stupid things 
>> cost much higher.
>>
>> I'd rather go for a course on Audio Engineering with Gratis software 
>> than one with "industry-standard" software bundles. Software is only 
>> part of the equation - hardware, knowledge, techniques, skill and talent 
>> play bigger roles. Someone who can teach you those tricks of the trade 
>> deserves more than just beer.
> 
> 
> Don't get me wrong. I agree with you. To take an example from my 
> professional surroundings:
> 
> """
> REGISTRATION TO
> 
> OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS: Theory & Design
> TUDelft, November 10-13, 2008
> 
> Please select your registration and payment method
> 
> Operational Amplifiers: Theory & Design
> Registration UNTIL October 10, 2008 EUR 1,575.-
>    	  	
> Operational Amplifiers: Theory & Design
> Registration AFTER October 10, 2008 	EUR 1,715.-
> """
> 
> (http://www.mead.ch/Registration.htm)
> 
> Nuf said...

And I just registered a few weeks ago for the IDEA 2008 conference in 
Chicago, USA - http://ideaconference.org/register.html: US$450 + US$300 
for the Pre-conference workshop. Of course, that's three days total.

We'll ignore the cost of airfare to, and hotels in, Chicago!!

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David
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