Back from ApacheCon
Best part was the Town Hall meeting, where we discussed what being an Apache member meant to us, and the differences between projects. I thought it was quite healthy to get this out in the open. In general, differences seem to melt away when you get the opportunity to talk face to face. Then I see this. (note: search for "between times" as the permalinks are broken at the moment.) Kinda sad, really. I do not get this impression from Brian, Roy, Dirk, or Greg.
Biggest missed opportunity: I saw Ugo Cei twice in passing - once when I was in a rush to get some place, and once when apparently he was. Damn. At least I got to spend some time with Stefano Mazzocchi (how I wish he had a weblog). And to meet Ben Hyde. And, as an unexpected bonus, I had a lengthy conversation with Tim O'Reilly.