by OK, a few minutes ago, I had written a really lengthy blog entry about LISA. It was awesome. And then– I got interrupted by someone needing help, and well, an incorrect click basically wiped out my posting- before I had submitted it. (Did I mention my personal hard drive at home blew up last week? Yeah, it’s been one of those seasons..).
Anyway, I can’t re-create the posting except to summarize: LISA was awesome. If you are a sysadmin of a large group of servers- you need to come. Large-scale sysadmins are a special group of experts, and they all come together (well ok, a lot of them anyway) once a year – to share. it’s an opportunity that should not be missed.
My office nixed travel this year, due to the economic downturn. I went anyway. Paid my whole way. I found redeye flight(s), I took the light rail ($1.60!) instead of a cab, I walked a bit to eat cheaply, and scored an awesome priceline room to stay in that I could afford. The whole thing still cost me about $600, but it was worth every penny. Which I’ll never get reimbursed for.
I hope to see you next year.