From: carolyn@usenix.ORG (Carolyn Carr)
Newsgroups: comp.org.usenix,comp.org.sug,comp.org.uniforum,comp.unix.large,comp.unix.admin,comp.os.misc,comp.misc
Subject: USENIX Winter 1993 Technical Conference - Registration and General Information
Keywords: USENIX Association
Date: 4 Jan 93 22:03:26 GMT
Organization: Usenix Association Office, Berkeley


         USENIX WINTER 1993 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE

                   JANUARY 25-29, 1993

       TOWN & COUNTRY HOTEL, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA


              PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

________________________________________________________

PRE-REGISTRATION SAVINGS DEADLINE
Tuesday, January 5, 1993

HOTEL DISCOUNT RESERVATION DEADLINE
Tuesday, January 5, 1993
_______________________________________________________

THE CHALLENGE OF INNOVATION

UNIX and its cousins find themselves in increasing 
use throughout the industry.  Succeeding in the 
challenge of meeting the world's expectations of 
software is an increasingly difficult task.

USENIX, the technical and professional association 
of UNIX users, invites you to its Winter 1993 
Conference.  Join top operating systems and 
software experts and your fellow professionals to 
explore timely and important questions and 
innovations pertaining to UNIX and UNIX inspired 
programming and technologies.

The conference begins with two full days of 
tutorials, both introductory and advanced, taught by 
skilled presenters.  The USENIX tutorials offer you 
practical, skill-building learning experiences.  
Then, three days of technical sessions provide 
three complete parallel tracks for you to choose 
among.  Technical sessions are filled with refereed 
paper presentations, talks by invited experts, and 
panel discussions.  The Conference includes a 
Vendor Display, Work-in-Progress Reports, and evenings of
Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions.

The USENIX Winter 1993 Conference-- something for everyone!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

TUTORIALS
Mon. - Tues.	Jan. 25 - Jan. 26	9:00 am-5:00 pm

TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Wednesday	January 27	9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday	January 28	9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday	        January 29	9:00 am-4:00 pm

BIRDS-OF-A-FEATHER SESSIONS
Tuesday	January 26	6:00 pm -10:00 pm
Wednesday	January 27	6:00 pm -10:00 pm
Thursday	January 28	8:00 pm -11:00 pm

VENDOR DISPLAYS
Wed. - Thurs.	Jan. 27 - Jan. 28	11:30 am-6:00 pm

USENIX CONFERENCE RECEPTION
Thursday	January 28	6:00 pm-8:00 pm

ON-SITE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HOURS
Sunday	January 24	4 pm-9 pm
Monday	January 25	7:30 am-6 pm
Tuesday	January 26	7:30 am-6 pm
Wednesday	January 27	7:30 am-5 pm
Thursday	January 28	7:30 am-5 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
AND YOU'LL SAVE MONEY TOO!

WINTER 1993 VENDOR DISPLAYS

The USENIX Vendor Display will provide a relaxed 
environment not the frenzy of an Exhibit Hall in 
which conference attendees can take a hands-on 
look at what's on display and where vendor 
technical support people and conference attendees 
can truly talk to one another.  The plan is for only a 
small number of vendors of UNIX-related products 
and services.  If your company would like to 
participate, please contact Cynthia Deno by 
telephone (408) 335-9445, FAX (408) 335-2163 or 
email to cynthia@usenix.org.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

TOWN & COUNTRY HOTEL (USENIX HEADQUARTERS)
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone (619) 291-7131 for general information

CALL 1-800-854-2608 for RESERVATIONS

This unique hotel/motel in the Mission Valley area 
of San Diego offers guests four restaurants, a deli, 
lounges with live entertainment, a free weekday 
morning newspaper, movie and cable television, 
four swimming pools, spa, full service health club 
including tennis and racquet ball, Hertz car rentals, 
and nearby shopping and nightlife.  The meeting 
space is ideal for housing the various activities of 
the USENIX Winter 1993 Conference.

YOUR CHOICE OF THREE LOW ROOM RATES
(Below are the correct room prices, slightly less expensive than the
prices printed in the brochure.)

		SINGLE/DOUBLE

GARDEN ROOMS			        $65/$75
These "bungalows,"  about 13' x 15' in size and 
located in one or two story buildings, are spread 
throughout the hotel grounds surrounded by lush 
landscaping.

EAST TOWER ROOMS			$79/$89*
The East Tower, an 8-story high-rise, offers 
recently renovated rooms, approximately 14' by 16', 
its own pool, and an adjacent parking structure.

WEST TOWER ROOMS			$89/$99*
This 10-story deluxe tower, closest to the meeting 
rooms, offers oversized rooms, 16' x 26', with 
private balconies and views of the large pool and 
surrounding hillsides.

* = revised, lower room rates

CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.  BE SURE TO
MENTION THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING THE USENIX CONFERENCE.**

FOR SPECIAL ROOM RATES, HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
NO LATER THAN JANUARY 5, 1993. 

IF YOU WISH TO CANCEL YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION AND RECEIVE A REFUND,
YOU MUST GIVE NOTICE AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ARRIVAL DATE.

**Special Note:  USENIX Conference Meeting Space

Some conference attendees have asked about 
conference accommodations.  Here is how USENIX 
conference hotels are chosen:  The week-long 
USENIX conference places a heavy demand on 
meeting space.  To offset the cost of renting 
meeting space, USENIX guarantees to a hotel (or 
hotels) a minimum number of sleeping rooms rented 
by attendees.  In exchange, the hotel provides 
meeting space and other services at no direct cost 
to USENIX.  Such agreements are complicated and, 
because the number of facilities in the U.S. which 
can accommodate a USENIX conference is limited, 
we typically sign hotel contracts five (!) years in 
advance.  These contracts contain penalty clauses 
(sometimes exceeding $50,000) if the room block 
guarantee is unmet.  Moreover, groups that can't 
live up to their contracts find in the future they 
have trouble renting space or may have to pay a 
higher rate.

There are a couple of consequences to these 
arrangements.  One is that it is important when 
making your reservation that you state you are 
attending the USENIX Conference and that you pay 
the USENIX rate, so we get credit towards fulfilling 
our room block commitment.  (If you use a 
corporation's discount rate, it will not count as a 
credit towards the USENIX commitment.).  Another 
is that widespread defection from our headquarters 
hotel will lead to higher registration fees for 
everybody.

We try to choose sites that offer less expensive 
room rates or, at least, less expensive hotels 
nearby.  Usenet facilitates room sharing; check 
comp.org.usenix.roomshare for this.

AIRPORT TO HOTEL TRANSPORTATION

Lindbergh Field, San Diego's international airport, 
is located only 15 minutes (8 miles) from the Town 
& Country Hotel.  Super Shuttle offers continuous 
24 hour van service every 20-30 minutes at a 
current cost of $6 one way.  Go to the baggage 
claim area, pick up the telephone at the Hotel 
Information Board and dial the number designated 
for Super Shuttle.  Taxi service is available at an 
approximate cost of $12-$15 one way. 

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR

JNR, Inc., the USENIX Conference transportation 
coordinator will help you plan your trip to San 
Diego with unbiased schedules and fares for all 
airlines, one-call changes and refunds, boarding 
passes for all flights, and two free in-flight drink 
coupons with each ticket. Telephone JNR at (714) 
476-2788 or tollfree at (800) 343-4546 (U.S).

SIGHTS AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS IN SAN DIEGO

Sunshine, scenery and seven miles of shoreline; 
fine eating, fun nightlife, and a wide array of 
things to do and see, including Mexico! (only 20 
miles away).  San Diego abounds with activities for 
an enjoyable visit.

Information will be included in your registration 
packet on San Diego's many special activities and 
attractions, such as:

*In Mission Valley area:  Old Town, historic 
Presidio and Heritage Parks, Point Loma and the 
Cabrillo National Monument, and Jack Murphy 
Stadium-home of the National League Padres and 
the NFL Chargers, shopping and restaurants

*San Diego Zoo is noted for rare and exotic species 
exhibits and its huge animal collection set in a 100 
acre tropical garden.  Take the 40-minute guided 
bus tour on the double-deck buses.  With advance 
reservation, groups of 15 or more can take a 
special "Behind the Scenes" tour into areas not open 
to the general public.

*Balboa Park, includes the famous Zoo, Aerospace 
Museum, the Fleet Space Theater & Science Center, 
Model Railroad Museum, wonderful gardens, art 
museums, and much more

*Sea World, home of Shamu

*Stephen Birch Aquarium Museum: For general information
 call (619)534-FISH, group info (619)534-8665.

*Enjoy the beach, hot air balloon rides, boat 
cruises.

*Farther afield, visit the Palomar Observatory, the 
San Diego Wild Animal Park where 2,200 animals 
roam free over 1,800 acres, and San Diego's wine 
country 

*Mexico-only 20 miles away-is an easy and fun day 
trip.  U.S. and Canadian citizens need only valid 
identification to recross the border and you may 
bring back up to $400 in purchases.  Travel to 
Tijuana on the San Diego Trolley, a high speed 
trolley that runs from downtown to the border.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEES

TUTORIAL REGISTRATION FEES  
The tutorial registration fee includes the 
following:  
 	Admission to the tutorial(s) you select
	Copy of bound tutorial materials for your session(s)
 	Box lunch  
	Paper and pen

TUTORIAL REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
Pre-registration (before January 5, 1993)

Two full-day or one full-day and two half-day 
tutorials					$445

One full-day or two half-day tutorials		$245

Each half-day tutorial				$150

Registration (after January 5, 1993)

Two full-day or one full-day and two half-day 
tutorials					$495

One full-day or two half-day tutorials		$295

Each half-day tutorial				$200

SPECIAL NOTE FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS 
Your Immediate Attention Is Requested!  

A limited number of spaces in each tutorial are 
reserved for full-time students at the special fee 
of $50.00 per tutorial.  You MUST telephone the 
USENIX Conference Office, (714) 588-8649 during 
office hours of 8:30 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time 
Monday-Friday, to confirm availability and make a 
reservation. You will receive a reservation code 
number.  This number MUST appear on your 
Registration Form. Your registration form with full 
payment and a photocopy of your current student 
I.D. card MUST arrive within 14 days from the date 
of your reservation.  If your registration form and 
payment do not arrive by that date, your 
reservation will be cancelled. This special fee is 
non-transferable.

Student Grants are also available to full-time students.
The deadline for grant applications is December 15, 1992.
Look for the application form on comp.org.usenix.

TECHNICAL SESSIONS REGISTRATION FEES 
The technical sessions registration fee includes 
the following:
 	Admission to all technical sessions
 	Copy of the Winter 1993 Conference Proceedings
 	Copy of the Invited Talk Submitted Notes
 	Admission to the USENIX Reception

TECHNICAL SESSIONS REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
	                                     *Member Non-Member	Student
Pre-registration (before January 5, 1993)	$255	$320	$75
Registration (after January 5, 1993)	        $305 	$370	$75

*The member fee applies to current individual 
members of the USENIX Association, and also to 
current individual members of the Sun User 
Group, EurOpen or AUUG.

PAYMENT
Fees are payable to USENIX CONFERENCE by check, VISA, MasterCard
or American Express. To be processed, payment must accompany 
your completed Registration Form.  Registration by telephone
is not permitted. Purchase Orders and vouchers CANNOT be accepted.
You may FAX your Registration if payment is by credit card.
(To avoid duplicate billing when faxing your registration, do not mail 
an additional copy. You may telephone the Conference Office to confirm
receipt of your fax.)

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
If you must CANCEL, all refund requests must be in 
writing and postmarked no later than January 18, 
1993.  Cancellations cannot be taken over the 
telephone.  

If you have registered but are unable to attend, you 
may telephone to substitute another in your place.

REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
Pre-registration savings on both tutorial and 
technical session fees apply only until January 5, 
1993.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A USENIX MEMBER
You may designate $65 of your non-member technical sessions
registration fee as dues in full for a one-year Individual USENIX
Association membership.  Just check the box on the Registration
Form requesting membership.  As a member of the USENIX Association,
your benefits include:

- Free subscription to ;login:, the Association's bi-monthly newsletter
- Free subscription to Computing Systems, a refereed technical quarterly
   published for the Association by the University of California Press
- Discounts on the Association's twice yearly general conferences and
  its frequent workshops and  symposia addressing special interest
  topics
- Information on and a voice in various ANSI, IEEE and ISO standards
  efforts
- Participation in Special and Local Technical Groups
- Participation in leadership in the UNIX community

ABOUT SAGE, THE FIRST SPECIAL TECHNICAL GROUP

USENIX recently launched its first Special 
Technical Group.  The Systems Administrators' 
Guild (SAGE) is devoted to the advancement of 
systems administration as a profession.  SAGE will 
recruit talented individuals to the profession, 
develop guidelines for the education of members of 
the profession, establish standards of professional 
excellence and provide recognition for those who 
attain them, and promote work that advances the 
state of the art and propagates knowledge of good 
practice in the profession.

If you wish to join SAGE or receive more 
information, please see the membership application 
form enclosed in your registration packet or 
contact the USENIX Association via email to 
office@usenix.org.

FOR ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE OR REGISTRATION 
INFORMATION
Please contact:  	USENIX Conference Office
			22672 Lambert St., Suite 613
			El Toro, CA 92630 U.S.A.
			Telephone: (714) 588-8649
			FAX: (714) 588-9706 
			Email:  conference@usenix.org
			Office Hours: Monday-Friday,
			8:30 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time

***************************************************************
                   REGISTRATION FORM

               USENIX TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
                   JANUARY 25-29, 1993
                  SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA


If you don't want the address you are providing to 
be used for all future USENIX mailings, check here :  { }
If you do not want to appear in the attendee list, 
check here:  {  } 
Is this your first USENIX Conference?   Yes  { }  No { }	
Are you a current USENIX member?   Yes { }  No { }
If not, you may wish to join. See below.*

IMPORTANT!
	Please type or print clearly.
	Please duplicate this form as needed.
	Please complete this form and return it along 
        with your full payment to:

USENIX CONFERENCE OFFICE 
22672 Lambert Street, Suite 613
El Toro, CA 92630 U.S.A.
(714) 588-8649 
FAX: (714) 588-9706

You may FAX your Registration Form if paying by credit card. 
(To avoid duplicate billing, do NOT mail an additional copy.)

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:  
If you must CANCEL, all refund requests must be in 
writing and postmarked no later than January 18, 
1993.

NAME    _____________________________________________________	
	(first)	                      (last)

FIRST NAME FOR BADGE ________________________________________

COMPANY OR INSTITUTION_______________________________________	

MAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________________	

_____________________________________________________________
CITY 	            STATE	COUNTRY	     ZIP

TELEPHONE NO. (       )__________________
	
NETWORK ADDRESS _____________________________________________	
(one only please)

TUTORIALS

Tutorial registration is on a first-come, first- served basis and
pre-registration is highly recommended.  Select only one full-day
or up to two half-day tutorials per day. 

Please circle the appropriate code number of your choice(s).

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1993 - 9 am-5 pm (includes box lunch)

M1	Essential UNIX Programming
M2	OSFUs Distributed Computing Environment
M3	Using, Managing, and Implementing NFS
M4	OSF/1 Internals
M5	Programming with the X Window System
M6	Symmetric Multiprocessing and Caching in UNIX Kernels
M7	SVR4 Internals  Part 1 P VFS and Process Subsystems
M8	Topics in UNIX System Security
M9	Essentials of Practical Perl Programming
M10	Topics in Advanced System Administration, 1993

2ND CHOICE, IF FIRST IS FILLED _____________________________________	

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1993
9 AM-5 PM (INCLUDES BOX LUNCH)

T1	UNIX Network Programming
T2	OSFUs Distributed Management Environment
T3	Distributed File System Administration with DCE/DFS
T4	4.4BSD Kernel Internals
T5	Tcl AND Tk: New Approach to X11 & GUI
T6	Micro-Kernel Technology
T7	SVR4 Internals  Part 2 P VM and I/O Subsystems
T8	Network Security (Kerberos)
T9	Introduction to Threads and Threads Programming
T10  9:30 am - 12:30 pm (includes box lunch)
	More Topics in Advanced System Administration
T11 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm (includes box lunch)
	Managing the Domain Name System

2nd choice, if first is filled	

FEE SCHEDULE

TUTORIAL FEES
Two full-day or one full day
& two half-day tutorials $445 		$____	
One full-day tutorial or
two half-day tutorials 	$245	        $____	
One half-day tutorial 	$150	        $____	

Late fee applies if postmarked after 
January 5, 1993	Add $ 50	        $____

CODE NO._________________	        $____
CODE NO._________________               $____

TECHNICAL SESSIONS FEES
Current member fee
	$255	                        $____
Applies for current individual members of USENIX, 
Sun User Group, EurOpen or AUUG.  If you are 
NOT a USENIX member and  wish to join, pay the 
non-member fee and check the box  below right.

*Non-member fee $320			$____
Late fee applies if postmarked after 
January 5, 1993	Add $50			$____

Full-time student fee
    Pre-registered or on-site	$75	$____

(Students: attach photocopy of current student I.D. 
card to your registration form.)

*If you wish to join the USENIX Association
check here:  {  } 

$65 of your non-member technical sessions fee 
will be applied as dues in full for one-year 
individual membership in the USENIX Association. 

						TOTAL DUE: $_____
Purchase orders and vouchers CANNOT be accepted.  
PAYMENT ENCLOSED (U.S. Dollars).  Make check 
payable to USENIX CONFERENCE.
Charge to my:   ___ VISA; ___ MASTERCARD;  ___ AMERICAN EXPRESS;
                ___ DINER'S CLUB; ____ INTERNATIONAL

Account No. _________________________

Expiration Date  _____________________

Print Name ________________________________________

Cardholder's Signature ______________________________

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USENIX Association
Conference Office
22672 Lambert St., Suite 613
El Toro, CA  92630
Telephone (714) 588-8649 
FAX: (714) 588-9706