Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Tonight's talk

[Paul Waring]

Dave Page wrote:
> On Tuesday 22 July 2008 08:57:40 Lucy wrote:
>
> > As you should know by now, Ian Forrester, the head of BBC Backstage,
> > is coming to give us a talk tonight. He has said that he's very keen
> > to hear feedback from people and in particular to hear suggestions
> > about the future direction for the BBC with regards to free software.
> >
> > So, it would be great if people could think up some interesting
> > questions/points to put to Ian tonight. I'm sure there's plenty of
> > things other than the iPlayer! If you can't attend, then post your
> > questions to the list and I'll try to make sure they get read out.
> >
> > I look forward to seeing you all later, it should be an exciting talk.
>
> How did the talk go? I'm sorry I couldn't make it.

It was very interesting, although it was more of a discussion (as Ian 
seemed to want) than a talk. Given that the questions went on beyond 
9pm, and no doubt continued into the pub, I think everyone thoroughly 
enjoyed it.

Paul