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From: derek@uwvax.UUCP (Derek Zahn)
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Subject: Re: Dvorak and SIGGRAPH (rather long)
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Date: Wed, 31-Jul-85 11:23:06 EDT
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Hmm.  I really must protest.

First, let me say that I am sorry that the poster and the author of the
review didn't enjoy SIGGRAPH.  I attended, and I did enjoy it.

I had never attended a conference before, but I had always been interested
in graphics, so I decided to take some vacation and attend, both to gawk
and to learn, as well as to meet some of the folks that do all of this stuff.

I am rather a complete novice at graphics, so naturally I had a great number
of questions for the speakers, artists, etc.  And I asked them.  Never once
did I receive a rude reply -- in general, folks were more than eager to
help a neophyte, and the only short answers I received were because somebody
had to be somewhere, but I was told -- "Find me later."

I came away from SIGGRAPH with a sense of wonder and a casual interest
turned into a real desire to do some graphics stuff.  It was expensive, yes,
but as I say, I hadn't attended other conferences and I think it was worth
every penny.

As to lack of progress, you must be kidding.  Look at the picture on the
front of the proceedings.  It makes me feel good every time I glance at it.

In short, I met some people, saw some neat_stuff, had a good time, and learned
a hell of a lot.  To others who feel this way or at least were not put off
too much, I'll see you in Dallas in '86!  And if someday I happen to be
one of those with something to share, please don't hesitate to ask questions;
I will treat you the same way I was treated.

Sorry for the length of this.

derek

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