Educational Origami

Well day one went well. The open source lab was interesting – I attended a session using Blender a 3D image and animation tool. A good session, a little to big for really good learning but it was a good taster and one I will follow up on.

I continue to be impressed with the diversity of open source products available. Wandering around the trade show, I wonder how many of the companies pedaling their wares are being seriously effected by the open source revolution. For most of the products on sale there is an alternative open source, community developed and often supported product. What is the major difference between open source and proprietory software, often I feel it is only the level of structured support available to the user.

The other session was David Warlick. David is an enjoyable and insightful speaker. I try to go to his sessions as they are fun and interesting.

The remainder of the time was spent on the trade show. This was as useful as the other sessions. Once you get past the sales pitch and start asking the interesting questions its amazing what you hear and see. These contacts are as useful as the sessions.

A Good day, roll on day 2.