Last Updated on January 12, 2021 by admin

It’s highly unlikely that I’ll make it to RailsConf this year, due to continuing employment uncertainties. Too bad, since it’s close by in Las Vegas. Vegas is hurting, so I understand the room rates are still at $99 a night.

I went to the first RailsConf 2006 in Chicago on my own dime, just to have the bragging rights. It was great fun, and all the presentations were good quality. I haven’t been able to attend since O’Reilly took over the event, but it looks pretty professional. Here’s a pic of me at RailsConf 2006. A couple of wise guys were working the event, and taking pictures of people who had the audacity to bring non-Mac laptops.

RailsConf 2006

The certificate says “Thanks for bringing a Windows machine to RailsConf. Signed, Bill Gates”, or something like that. And I’m still Mac-deprived, I’m afraid.