[buug] BUUG Thursdays?

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Hey Eric!

On Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Friedman, Eric wrote:

> I just joined this list and am wondering if someone can tell
> me a bit about the Thursday evening BUUG gatherings in Berkeley.
> Are they well attended?  What sort of format (lecture, demo,
> free for all) is preferred?  What topics/speakers are lined up?

BUUG is primarily a social thing... we don't have any organized events for
the most part, we just occupy a bunch of tables in the back of the Cafe
AuCoquolet in Berkeley.  

Recent meetings have had eveything from trying to get a laptop up on
Sprint's Wireless Web, to Libertarian vs. Leftism arguments.

> Also: is it a dinner event or just drinks?

Members are encouraged to buy at least a drink to support the Cafe and
justify us occupying the table space.  The Cafe itself sells a variety of
items, from dinner plates to sandwiches, salads, and pastries.  Prices are
fairly reasonable.  The $5 Nachos are a personal favorite.

I suspect that tonight's attendance will be rather sparse, because there
are a lot of RSA Patent Expiry parties tonight.  I'll probably just be
stopping by on the way over to one myself.  I'll be bringing my new MP3 CD
player...

-Fedl