My schedule today: Electronic Publishing The current state of gaming technology Eric Raymond's Rolling Road Show Internet Radio Customers do the craziest things (we left this panel because there was a baby Fussing Quietly™) Short Stories vs Novels Fan Fiction Manga 101 Got to watch some anime today. The manga panel was really informative! I've got more of an idea what to try first. Thoughts are scattered right now, and I think it's time for bed.

The Austin Ambassador is a slightly icky hotel. Apparently the maids don't get what the “maid service” side of the door hanger means. figures they think both sides means “do not disturb”. Saw a cockroach on the wall and an ant on the table during dinner last night. The breakfast buffet was mediocre at best. The con suite, on the other hand, is nifty keen. This year they went w/ homemade – and I think it's better than last year. French toast this morning (should have come here instead of the restaurant) DIY sandwiches, ravioli, ramen (of course) various cakes,…

This has been a really fun, geeky day. My schedule today: Anime & Cyberpunk Realities of the Video Game Industry Independent Video Game Development This topic intentionally left blank (A bull session between Steve Jackson, Eric Raymond, and Howard Tayler – it was a total blast) The early history of computers Computer Security It's now 1:22 am and I'm beat. Hopefully I'll be able to post this – the network's been a tad flaky. It's probably a little overwhelmed at the moment.