[AusNOG] AusNOG list charter

[Joe Martin]

Don't know what you went to, NZNog wasn't in Christchurch last year  :-P

David J. Hughes wrote:
>
> I attended NZNog in Christchurch last year and was pleasantly 
> surprised by the event and the organisation itself.  A really well run 
> event with a good grass-roots appeal, full of real people doing real 
> world things - although with a funny accent ;-).  It's been a long 
> time since we saw an event like that here in Australia.
>
> I've been a bit quiet on the conference front since helping with the 
> early days of APRICOT and QUESTnet / NetWorkshop before that, but I'd 
> certainly be happy to help out with AusNOG if there's a chance of 
> getting it off the ground.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> David
> ...
>
>
> On 01/06/2007, at 11:32 AM, Phillip Grasso wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I was thinking the same thing, it's been a while since we've had 
>> something
>> like an aussie-isp or *nog style event, so I was wondering if it's worth
>> putting effort into this list or forming an independent / neutral group.
>> Kudos to the Bevan & PIPE guys for being supportive of the Australian 
>> ISP
>> community. Moving on the assumption that this is going to be a 
>> neutral list
>> -
>>
>> I'm thinking of potential an event later this year:
>> - 1 or 2 day event
>> - REAL technical sessions - (bgp/mpls/te/qos/isis/nix 
>> lockdown/dsl/wireless)
>>
>> - industry stuff, (peering, ULL loving)
>> - panels and discussions
>> - party / drinks / networking and more drinks.
>>
>> something along the lines of the last aussie-isp session we had what 
>> 8 years
>> ago? if this is what someone is having planned for ausnog-1, i'm in 
>> :) i'll
>> also volunteer to help plan it.
>>
>> Best Regards
>>      Phill.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 01/06/07, Terry Manderson <terry at apnic.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I guess this is my cue to speak.
>>>
>>> At the recent Asia Pacific Information Technology Security Conference
>>> (AUSCERT2007) a short and small BoF was held. Thanks to Auscert for
>>> providing the room, time, and drinks. Also thanks to some international
>>> participants who have experienced other 'nogs from inception to where
>>> they are now.
>>>
>>> Before I go further, APNIC is a neutral body in this and we take the
>>> view that where possible we will attempt to support the formation of
>>> any networking related organisation that has a grounded view of open
>>> discussion on internet networking related issues in a professional
>>> manner. eg APNIC supports APRICOT, SANOG, PACNOG and a raft of other
>>> 'nogs and forums in various ways.
>>>
>>> I also think that Bevan and the PIPE guys need some recognition for
>>> establishing the list, and website - but mainly for remaining fiercely
>>> neutral.
>>>
>>> At the BoF it was suggested to send an email to the list and see how
>>> many would be interested in attending an initial one day AUSNOG
>>> conference (perhaps at the tail end of AUSCERT2008)?
>>>
>>> If there was sufficient response from the list, efforts could then be
>>> made to look for sponsors, speakers, and other bodies required to pull
>>> it all together as AUSNOG-1.
>>>
>>> This means that it is now up to you all to raise your voices in a
>>> crescendo of interest...
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> Terry
>>>
>>> On 01/06/2007, at 7:43 AM, Bevan Slattery wrote:
>>>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Phil,
>>> >
>>> > It's essentially a list at this stage. We were trying to get a
>>> > conference together or at least some regular meetings. Unfortunately
>>> > we are pretty busy.
>>> >
>>> > >to stir the pot; say for instance if we wanted to discuss setting up
>>> > an independant IX?
>>> >
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Terry Manderson                         email:      terry at apnic.net
>>> Network Operations Manager, APNIC       sip:    info at voip.apnic.net
>>> http://www.apnic.net                    phone:      +61 7 3858 3100
>>>
>>>
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