[plug] debconf 6, funding/ideas request

[Mark Tearle]

On Mon, 13 Mar 2006, Paul Wise wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Anyone going to debconf6 in Mexico this year, or is anyone in a position
> to be able to sponsor partial travel costs to allow a prospective WA
> debian developer to attend? The organisers have informed me that they
> haven't received as much funding as they would like. Since flights to
> Mexico are more expensive from WA than from the east coast, they have
> asked me to find ways to reduce the cost, such as finding extra funding.
> Is anyone on this list in a position to be able to fund part of my
> travel costs? Even small amounts from several people would be a great
> help. Also, suggestions for finding cheaper flights or other places to
> look for funding would be much appreciated. For example, should I
> contact linux.org.au?
>

Hi Paul

I would suggest contacting Linux Australia.   They do have some money
set aside that is being kept on behalf of the Debian Project.
Alternatively, you might be able to get them to help out with the gap.

Mark
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Mark Tearle - mtearle at linux.org.au