I started using Linux in 1998 cause it was different, I wanted to learn and it was cheap. Back then it was RedHat as the flavor of choice and it’s nice to see they are coming to Nashville. The end of May RedHat will hold their Summit 2006 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Three days and four nights for $899 is reasonable for a professional conference but a little out of my price range. The tracks cover a wide range of topics and the speakers have a diverse technology background.

If I had the time and the dough I’d be there, if only to sponge off the environment I’d be in. For those who have not been to the Opryland Hotel it is a very, very nice place and a great location for a conference. Back in 1990 I was their for a week as part of a business trip and it was an excellent time.