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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Peter Roden)
Tue Sep 1 15:49:23 1992
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 92 15:47:05
From: roden@MIT.EDU (Peter Roden)
To: developers@MIT.EDU
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To: consortium-wide@expo.lcs.mit.edu
Subject: Registration Information: 7th Annual X Technical Conference
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 92 15:01:23 EDT
From: Bob Scheifler <rws@expo.lcs.mit.edu>
7th Annual X Technical Conference
Boston, Massachusetts
18-20 January 1993
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
We recommend you register early as seating is limited. Advance registration
must be received by January 8, 1993. Tutorial Session assignments are made on
a first-come, first-served basis. The Tutorial Session selection is not yet
available and will be sent to you after the completed registration form and
payment is received. Return the registration form and payment to the
following address:
X Technical Conference
MIT X Consortium
545 Technology Sq., Rm. 217
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telefax: 617-258-5221
email: registration@expo.lcs.mit.edu
ON-SITE REGISTRATION (space-available basis)
Registration for the Conference will also take place at the Sheraton Boston
Hotel & Towers during the following times:
Sunday, January 17 3:00pm-8:00pm
Monday, January 18 7:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday, January 19 7:30am-5:00pm
SESSIONS
All sessions of the conference will be held at the Boston Sheraton Hotel &
Towers. There will be no vendor exhibits. Final program and schedule will be
sent to all advance registrants.
Monday, January 18 TUTORIALS & DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 19 & 20 TALKS & DISCUSSION SESSIONS
PAYMENT
The registration fee of $85 includes admission to assigned Tutorials, all
Talks and all Discussion Sessions. Payment must be included with advance
registration. Advance registration forms will not be processed without full
payment.
REFUNDS
All refund requests must be made in writing to the X Technical Conference
Office and received by December 31, 1992. The registration will be refunded
less a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after that date,
however substitutions will be accepted until Friday, 15 January 1993.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS & TUTORIAL NOTES
Tutorial Session registration entitles you to one copy of the notes for that
course. Conference registration entitles you to one copy of the conference
proceedings. Advance Registrants must pick up their conference credentials
and materials at the Conference Registration Desk. Individual Tutorial Notes
cannot be ordered in advance, nor can they be obtained after the conference.
The proceedings of the conference are published as a regular issue of The X
Resource. If you are already a subscriber to The X Resource, you will receive
one copy of the issue at the conference and a duplicate copy from your
subscription. However, if you have not yet renewed, The X Resource has a
special subscription (for conference attendees only) that does not include the
conference issue. Contact Cathy Record at cathyr@ora.com, 800-998-9938 or
707-829-0515 for more information.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Boston Sheraton Hotel & Towers has reserved a block of rooms for
conference participants from Saturday, 16 January, through Thursday, 21
January. The Sheraton is located in Boston's Back Bay where some of the
city's best restaurants and retail developments are within walking distance.
The hotel features two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, health club facilities
with swimming pool and jacuzzi, and a business center.
Conference rate: $99/night for a single, twin, or double, exclusive of a 9.7%
tax/night. This rate is guaranteed until 3 January 1993. Parking is
available for an additional fee. Current parking rates are $17 per day, which
is subject to change.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
To make hotel reservations, complete and return the Hotel Reservation Form to
the following address:
Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
ATTENTION: Reservations Dept.
Questions regarding hotel accommodations should be directed to the Sheraton
Boston Hotel & Towers at the above address or Tel: 617-236-2000. Your
reservation will be confirmed upon receipt.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the Sheraton Boston Hotel &
Towers. The hotel is best accessed by public transportation or taxis, and we
recommend conference attendees avoid car rentals.
Airways Transportation provides shuttle service between the hotel and the
airport throughout the day from 7:30am until 10pm, departing on the hour. The
cost is $7.50 one-way, and no reservation is necessary. You can catch the
Airways Transportation (red, white & silver) minibus outside the baggage claim
area at Logan Airport or the hotel lobby.
Taxi service is available at an approximate cost of $15 one way.
Boston also has a great subway system known as the MBTA or "T" that stops
adjacent to the hotel. The T costs $0.85 one way and is in service between
the hours of 5:30am-12midnight. A free shuttle bus sponsored by the Massport
Authority (blue bus) stops at all Logan Airport terminals and transports
visitors to the T airport subway stop on the Blue Line. Take the Blue Line to
the Government Center stop and change to the Green Line. Get off the Green
Line at the Hynes/ICA stop and walk two blocks to the hotel complex.
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
Boston Sheraton Hotel & Towers
7th Annual Technical Conference on the X Window System
18-20 January 1993
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium
To ensure proper room registration for your stay, please complete this
reservation request and return before January 3, 1993. Requests received
after
this date will be accepted based on room availability. All reservation
requests must be accompanied with a one night room tariff plus 9.7% tax by
check, American Express Card or Diners Club guarantee. Requests received
without a one night deposit will not be honored. Deposit is fully refundable
upon receipt of cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival. For reservations not
claimed on date of arrival, hotel will retain first night deposit and tax.
The
room rate of $99/night for Single, Double (2ppl/bed), or Twin (2ppl/2beds).
Rate applicable from 1/16 through 1/21/93. Guest rooms will be available after
3 pm; check-out time is 1 pm. We look forward to serving you.
PLEASE PRINT
NAME:_________________________________________________________________________
(first) (last)
COMPANY/INSTITUTION:__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________
CITY:____________________ STATE/COUNTRY:______________________ ZIP:___________
TELEPHONE:________________________________
Arrival date/time:_________________________ Departure Date:__________________
Hotel: Room Type:_________________________ (Towers or 1 & 2 bedroom suite
(single, double, or twin) information available through the
Reservation Office: 617-236-2000)
Please supply names of additional persons to occupy room. There is a charge
of
$20/adult for each additional occupant.
Name of occupant Arrival date/time Departure date
____ I desire a room equipped for handicapped persons.
____ I prefer a non-smoking room.
____ Check or money order enclosed ____ American Express ____ Diners Club
NOTE: No other credit cards will be accepted for deposit other than
American Express or Diners Club.
Card Number________________________________ Expiration Date_________________
Cardholder's Signature required for credit card transactions:
SIGNATURE:____________________________________________________________________
PRINT CARDHOLDER'S NAME:______________________________________________________
Hotel reservations and Conference registration are being handled at separate
locations. Mail this form to the following address to avoid considerable
delays: Boston Sheraton Hotel & Towers, 39 Dalton Street, Boston MA 02199,
ATTENTION: Reservations Department
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
7th Annual X Technical Conference
Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers
18-20 January 1993
sponsored by the MIT X Consortium
PLEASE PRINT
NAME (on badge):______________________________________________________________
(first) (last)
COMPANY/INSTITUTION (on badge):_______________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________
CITY:____________________ STATE/COUNTRY:______________________ ZIP:___________
ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS:______________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:_________________________________ FAX:___________________________
Registration received after 8 January cannot be processed in time for the
conference. If you mail a registration that is received after 8 January, it
will be returned to you, and you will need to register on-site. Your
registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment and this completed
form.
Information on the selection of Tutorial Sessions and the Schedule of Events
will be sent when it becomes available. You must also reply with your
selection of tutorials by 8 January.
Refund requests must be made in writing and received by 31 December 1992. The
registration fee will be refunded less a $10 processing fee.
The registration fee is $85 per person. Registration will not be processed
without full payment. MIT will not accept purchase orders under any
circumstances. The following forms of payment are acceptable:
____ Check or money order, enclosed & made payable to M.I.T.
____ Mastercard
____ Visa
NOTE: We do not accept American Express.
Card Number________________________________ Expiration Date_________________
Cardholder's Signature required for credit card transactions:
SIGNATURE:____________________________________________________________________
PRINT CARDHOLDER'S NAME:______________________________________________________
Return this form and payment by 8 January 1993 to the following address:
X Technical Conference
MIT X Consortium
545 Technology Square, Rm. 217
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telefax: 617-258-5221 email: registration@expo.lcs.mit.edu
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