Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

1. I'm not very technical. Can I attend?
2. I've never contributed to any of the BSDs. Can I attend?
3. I am a software engineer and enjoy working on various personal projects in my spare time. Would I be welcome to attend the conference?
4. Will I get a receipt?
5. Should I bring my laptop?
6. Where can I rent a bike?
7. Is there a pool nearby?
8. What happened to the forums? We used to have forums.

Details

1. Q: I'm not very technical. Can I attend?

   A: Yes, of course. Anyone is welcome to attend

2. Q: I have never contributed to any of the BSDs. Can I attend? I am interested in becoming a contributor and in learning more about the BSDs in general. I've used FreeBSD as my primary desktop for the past two years or so, and I think the conference sounds like a lot of fun.

   A: Yes, of course. Anyone is welcome to attend regardless of experience.

3. Q: I am a software engineer and enjoy working on various personal projects in my spare time.

   Would I be welcome to attend the conference?

   A: Yes, of course. Anyone is welcome to attend regardless of experience.

4. Q: Will I get a receipt?

   A: Yes, if you need one. Please email us after you have paid and we will send you a PDF.

5. Q: Should I bring my laptop?

   A: By all means, yes, bring your laptop. We will be providing both wired and wireless connections. Bring your wireless card, or a CAT5 cable to plug into our hubs.

6. Q: Where can I rent a bike?

   A: At RentABike Vélocation, which is a 10 minute walk from the conference venue. Please refer to the Google Map.

7. Q: Is there a pool nearby?

   A: Yes, there is a pool on campus. Looking at the map, the pool is in Montpetit Hall, two buildings east of the residence complex. Admission is $3.

8. Q: What happened to the forums? We used to have forums.

   A: Yes, we once hosted forums on this website, for the use of our attendees to ask questions, etc. In recent years, they receieved little use as people turned to social media to contact us. There were no posts in 2016 and 2017. As such, the forums were removed in October 2018.