Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

[LosT]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

"I'm sorry, but all questions *must* be submitted in writing. And so, in the greatest of secrecy, I transported the entire population of Oompa Loompas to my factory here. "

[punchy]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

I like the sound of a Defcon101. I will definitely be attending...
I will also shout a few appreciation beers to the organisers.

[HighWiz]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

If time permits, maybe the attendees can write a question down on a 3x5 card and the speakers can sift through them for pertinent questions. We may not have time for a Q&A if this is to be a speed talk. Even taking 5 minutes at the end to answer 20 questions may be a valid move.

Good idea! That's the same one Valkyrie had.

To clarify, the questions will be answered at the end of the entire event and not by the individual speakers after their talks.

The times of the individual speakers vary as well, depending on what they're talking about. We *should* have more than 5 minutes though at the end (hopefully).

We will be finalizing everything and making an announcement sometime in the next few weeks.

[astcell]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

If time permits, maybe the attendees can write a question down on a 3x5 card and the speakers can sift through them for pertinent questions. We may not have time for a Q&A if this is to be a speed talk. Even taking 5 minutes at the end to answer 20 questions may be a valid move.

[HighWiz]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

Will slides/minutes from the talk be posted?

While I'm no script kiddy in the technical sense, this is my first DEFCON, so having practical advice is something I'd love.

Just because someone is new to DefCon doesn't make them a script kiddy, I don't know where you came up with that notion.

As for any slides/minutes being posted, it might happen after the event, though I'm not going to guarantee it. If you're looking for some practical advice, you should just show up for the event.

[RuckusKnight]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

Will slides/minutes from the talk be posted?

While I'm no script kiddy in the technical sense, this is my first DEFCON, so having practical advice is something I'd love.

[P33V3]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

I'll probably make an appearance.

[LosT]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

Oh I want to attend this...

[Shellsunder]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

People have a variety of reasons for attending and diverse priorities while there. Consider organizing the FAQ or talks in a few orthogonal ways. For instance, in addition to the organization and topics you who aren't newbies would present, a newbie might want to understand: How To Have Fun (technical, non-technical...), , How To Learn Skills (hardware, software,...), Personal Survival (places to eat, people to meet, etiquette...).

Perhaps a comprehensive index would serve equally well.

[valkyrie]

Re: Newbie Track: Speed Talks: more news

Valkyrie and Thorn added as Forum Leaders/Organizers for the DefCon 101: A Lurkers Guide to DefCon forum.

That was fun! Back on track.

The Speed talks will take place on Thursday, 1-3pm. Prior to the TBBQ. Exact space at the venue TBD. While the Pontifical We understands this may not be the best time for all, it's what we got and we works with whats we gots. It's called field expedience.

These are not pre-Defcon hacking sessions. This is a two-hour speed talk about those tasty things that are available at DefCon. Suck it up, then go forth and make DC17 the best defcon ever.

All are welcome. Come and participate, enjoy, plan, imagine, and then go have fun. And if your friends can't be there, well then, do the right thing and share your new found knowledge with them. Or not. :-)

Stay tuned for particulars.

Regards,

valkyrie, the mouthpiece for the Pontifical We
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[valkyrie]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

Or better yet - all running toward Priest shouting "bunnies for Priest, bunnies for Priest"

or running toward Nikita shouting "Hoodlums for Nikita, Hoodlums for Nikita..."

:-D

valkyrie
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[TheCotMan]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

HighWiz was added as a forum leader/organizer to this forum.

Valkyrie and Thorn added as Forum Leaders/Organizers for the DefCon 101: A Lurkers Guide to DefCon forum.

[valkyrie]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

I'll train the n00bs. hehehe. Ok, not really.

i wonder what *my* n00b training would be like...

wondering . o O (())

1o57

If you like, I can arrange something with locks, jumper cables, cream cheese and having you recite the periodic table. photos will, of course be taken...

You asked... :-)

Regards,

Valkyrie
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sapere aude

[LosT]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

I'll train the n00bs. hehehe. Ok, not really.

i wonder what *my* n00b training would be like...

wondering . o O (())

1o57

[TheCotMan]

Re: Newbie Track: surviving defcon and other related items

I deleted my reply because I was not trying to put the spotlight on her, I was just acknowledging the source. She had stated that Highwiz would be a good topic leader.

I know she does not want to be a forum organizer, in fact I doubt she wanted the animal to even get this big. The KISS principle applies as well. Maybe an "event" is too large.

Seriously though, she would be a good addition to this as a leader/organizer to this or any other contest/event. (Additionally, it takes the spotlight away from me and puts it on the people that are actually contributing to Defcon in a positive way by running these contests, presenting content and doing what they can to make the con better. :-) She has a lot of energy, and could do a great deal if she was so inclined.

Maybe she will reply or HighWiz will comment on this. I seem to recall that she was one of the people still contributing to this, too. (As a leader/Organizer for this event forum/space, he does have the authority to delete my posts here, and I have no problem with that, or any other organizers deleting my posts in their space to better promote their contests or events. I don't take it personally that they would choose to clean up the spaces they use to best promote their contest or event. Ego can be a very bad thing.)

Or better yet - all running toward Priest shouting "bunnies for Priest, bunnies for Priest"

Was that from a dc-stuff thread? Someone explained that to me 2 years ago, but it seems I forgot. I do remember attendees with bunny ears on Thursday night last year.