I got permission to do it from Henry, the host, but the crowd was a bit uncertain until we were about 10 minutes in.
If you do watch any of it, I’d be open to advice on how I could have run it better, as since you’ve always wanted this you’re the one person perhaps best to offer advice.
Scott-
I’ve often told people that my preferred format for giving a presentation would be “Hi, I’m Jon. Any questions?” But I’ve never been brave enough to try it it.
I’m looking forward to watching the video and seeing how it went for you!
On a semi-related note, Python rockstar Ian Bicking did almost-this at Pycon this year in Chicago. http://blip.tv/file/1932161 It’s hilarious, occasionally informative and not always completely SFW.
Ah ha – so you’re the one who always wanted Q&A
I got permission to do it from Henry, the host, but the crowd was a bit uncertain until we were about 10 minutes in.
If you do watch any of it, I’d be open to advice on how I could have run it better, as since you’ve always wanted this you’re the one person perhaps best to offer advice.
Scott-
I’ve often told people that my preferred format for giving a presentation would be “Hi, I’m Jon. Any questions?” But I’ve never been brave enough to try it it.
I’m looking forward to watching the video and seeing how it went for you!
On a semi-related note, Python rockstar Ian Bicking did almost-this at Pycon this year in Chicago. http://blip.tv/file/1932161 It’s hilarious, occasionally informative and not always completely SFW.