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; Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flock-2024-tickets-906515701867 Eventbrite]
; Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flock-2024-tickets-906515701867 Eventbrite]
== Scheduling info ==
If you prefer to have the schedule on your phone for easy access, here are a few ways to do so:
=== Calendar Subscription ===
This should work on all platforms that can view ics feeds (including iOS and Android)
To add the conference schedule to your preferred calendar app, follow your app's instructions to add a calendar feed and point it at [https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.ics https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.ics]
=== Calendar Import  ===
While you can also download and perform a manual one-time import from the ICS link in the previous section, this method will not provide automatic updates if the conference schedule changes.
=== Giggity app ===
This app is only available for android devices
If you want a more filter-able view that lets you mark your favorite events and help you plan out your day while being less of a firehose of everything, the [https://wilmer.gaa.st/main.php/giggity.html giggity app] ([https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.gaast.giggity play store], [https://f-droid.org/app/net.gaast.giggity fdroid], [https://github.com/Wilm0r/giggity source code]). Once you have the app installed (you may also need to allow the app to handle ggt.gaa.st urls), simply click this link and the Flock 2024 schedule should appear in the app
[https://ggt.gaa.st/#url=https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.xml https://ggt.gaa.st/#url=https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.xml]




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== Transport ==
== About the city ==
 
Coming soon.
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=== General information ===


[https://www.transportforireland.ie/ Transport for Ireland] / [https://www.buseireann.ie/ Bus Eireann] operate the public bus system in Cork City. City bus services can be identified with the format `2XX` (e.g. 214, 208).
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Population is approximately 211,328, making it New York's fourth most populous city after New York City, Buffalo, and Yonkers. It was home to Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony during the bulk of their careers as abolitionist and suffragette leaders.


; Real-time transport information
Rochester is home to two world-class museums, [https://www.museumofplay.org/ The Strong National Museum of Play] and [http://www.eastmanhouse.org/ The George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film]. Rochester is an easy day trip away from numerous vineyards, Niagara Falls, and Letchworth Park, "The Grand Canyon of the East."
* [https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/live-departures/ TFI Live Departures (web)]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapezegroup.TFILive.nta TFI Live (Android)]
* [https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/tfi-live/id1581820088 TFI Live (iOS)]


; Buying tickets for city buses
Rochester is now an international center of established businesses and an active entrepreneurial start-up scene. Business industries include education, medical, optics & imaging, engineering, agriculture, green tech, food & beverage, and manufacturing. Forbes magazine ranked Rochester as the nation’s 14th most innovative city due to our high concentration of tech and science jobs as well as patents per capita.
As a visitor, you can buy a Single Journey ticket directly from the bus driver. '''Ticket purchases are cash only. You cannot use credit/debit cards to buy your ticket.''' There are no multi-day or multi-journey tickets available for city buses outside of Dublin.


It is recommended to have coins available to pay your fare, but bus drivers will accept 5 EUR or 10 EUR notes --- anything higher than this amount and the driver may not be able to give you change back.
The region is known for many acclaimed universities, and several of them (notably the [https://rochester.edu/ University of Rochester] and [https://www.rit.edu/ Rochester Institute of Technology]) are nationally renowned for their research programs. RIT is the home of the first Academic Minor in Free and Open Source Software and Free Culture and has hosted and/or participated in over 50 hackathons in five years. Red Hat, Inc. and Fedora historically supported RIT's FOSS efforts over the years. Rochester is home to active chapters of Python User Group, Linux User Group, Hacks/Hackers, has a number of hacker/maker spaces including Interloc Rochester, the Rochester Makerspace, and The RIT Construct.  


Single Journey tickets are valid only on the service they are purchased on. For example: if your journey involves taking a connecting bus, you will have to buy two tickets (one on each bus).


; Withdrawing cash
== Transport ==
ATMs operated by the main banks in Ireland (AIB, Bank of Ireland, and permanent TSB) can be found around the city. They allow withdrawals from Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Maestro, and American Express cards with no extra fees.


Alternative ATM networks (e.g. Euronet) can be found inside some convenience stores and supermarkets, but they tend to charge additional service fees so are not recommended.
Rochester is best navigated by car or cab. Cabs can be called or hailed from the street, or using a rideshare service (e.g. Uber and Lyft). Most places are no more than a 15-20 minute ride away. The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) buses throughout the day. Traffic is generally light compared to most cities and it takes less than 20 minutes to get to any location throughout Rochester.


; Accessibility information
=== Airports ===
All city bus services are wheelchair accessible, including ample space onboard and ramps.


; People say "thanks" when getting off the bus. What's this about?
The airport is the [https://www.rocairport.com/ Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)], which is roughly 10 minutes from the city by car, cab, or hotel shuttle.
It's customary in Ireland to show gratitude to the driver for getting you to your destination safely. A simple "thanks", "cheers", or [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/go_raibh_maith_agat#Phrase "go raibh maith agat"] accompanied by a nod and smile is always appreciated!


=== Getting to Cork City ===
Some travelers elect to fly in to Buffalo, Syracuse, or Toronto and rent a car, ride an Amtrak train, or take a shuttle to Rochester. Ground travel time by car to Rochester from these cities is an hour, an hour and a half, and three and a half hours respectively.


; From Dublin Airport (DUB)
Rochester is also a 4-7 hour drive from Toronto, Detroit, Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and DC.


Dublin Airport is connected exclusively by bus. Private bus services operate from T1 and T2 directly to Cork City. It's possible to take a train from Dublin to Cork City, but requires a bus connection from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station.
=== Rail ===


{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%"
Rochester's Amtrak station is the [https://www.amtrak.com/stations/roc Louise M. Slaughter Station (ROC)]. It is only a few blocks north from the Hyatt at the intersection of N Clinton Avenue and Central Ave.
! style="width: 9em" | Option 1 (Bus)
| Take either the Aircoach ([https://aircoach.ie book online]) or GoBus ([https://gobus.ie book online]) from T1 or T2. Adult return tickets for either service cost roughly 30 EUR. Journey duration is roughly 2:30hrs.
|-
! Option 2 (Train)
| The national rail provider in Ireland is Irish Rail ([https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/ book online]). Its recommended to book your train tickets online in advance and collect them at a ticket kiosk as booking desks may not be staffed. The journey is from Dublin Heuston - Cork Kent station and is between 2h 36m and 2h 45m, depending on which service you take and the fare is approx 45 - 65 EUR return.
You will then need to take a bus/taxi from Kent Station to the conference centre. Taxi ranks are outside the station building and bus routes can be planned by using the [https://www.transportforireland.ie/ Transport for Ireland] link.
|}


; From Cork Airport (ORK)
Taking the Amtrak is comparable to driving in terms of distance and time (but possibly cheaper than buying gas) if you are coming from somewhere under a few hours away, such as Syracuse or Buffalo. Longer trips, such as from Boston, MA, can take the majority of a day (10 hours).


Public transport and taxi connections are available at the entrance/exit to Cork Airport. The 225 and 226 bus services both arrive in Cork City. The taxi journey will cost roughly 20 EUR.
== Sunday, August 11th Niagara Falls trip ==


; From Shannon Airport (SNN)
See [[Flock 2024/Daytrip]].


TBD [''help wanted—edit me!'']
== Sightseeing ==
 
=== Getting to the venue ===
 
The venue is services by the 214 bus service.


==== Hotel Stop (Route 214 bus) ====
This section is for those who stay longer in Rochester, and would like to do some sightseeing.
The closest stop to the hotel is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.90322,-8.42657 "Lwr Glanmire Rd (Opp Belvedere Lodge)"] (a purported 5-minute walk to hotel) on [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].


==== AirCoach Stop (Route 214 bus) ====
See also [[Flock 2024/Rochester Recommendations|Rochester Recommendations]] for local recommendations such as helpful shopping locations and suitable (and delicious!) dining options.
===== Mondays-Fridays =====
The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up '''on Mondays thru Fridays''' is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.9015,-8.46841 "McCurtain Street (Hillbillys)"] (a 4 minute walk to Aircoach) on  [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].


===== Saturdays =====
=== [https://www.museumofplay.org The Strong National Museum of Play] ===
The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up '''on Saturdays''' is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.89975,-8.46661 "Parnell Place (City Bus Stop)"](a 4-minute walk to Aircoach stop) on [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].
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== Feedback & comments ==
The Strong houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games and includes eGameRevolution, the first permanent exhibit on the history and impact of video games in the US. The exhibit includes a working arcade space with additional cabinets and pinball machines on the exhibit floor.


Organizers and volunteers can document conference & event feedback in this section of the wiki, or Flock attendees can edit this section directly and share their feedback with an attached wiki signature.
The Thursday night conference social will be hosted here, with unlimited tokens for use in the arcade space.


* Example 1
=== [https://www.eastman.org/ George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film] ===
* Example 2
* Example 3


== Sightseeing ==
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the world’s oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949 as an independent, non-profit museum. It combines the world’s leading collections of photography and film with the stately pleasures of the landmark Colonial Revival mansion and gardens that George Eastman called home from 1905 to 1932. The Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Mr. Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, is heralded as the father of modern photography and motion picture film.


Coming soon.
=== [https://www.rit.edu/magic/ MAGIC Center at RIT] ===
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This section is for those, who stay longer in Cork, and would like to do some sightseeing.


'''University College Cork'''
The RIT MAGIC Center is a university-wide research center with a multi-disciplinary entrepreneurial approach to digital media research and production.  With a focus on Media, Arts, Games, Interaction, and Creativity, MAGIC blurs the lines between art and technology. It is also the historic home of the [https://fossrit.github.io/ FOSS community at RIT].


University College Cork (UCC) is the primary university in Cork City. It's known for having one of the greenest campuses not just in Ireland, but in Europe.
=== Other attractions ===


It was also the research and teaching home of George Boole, the father of Boolean Algebra, who was a professor of mathematics at UCC. A bust of George Boole is located in the centre of Main Campus.
Rochester offers a wealth of pre- and post-event opportunities. Come early or stay later to enjoy the nearby Finger Lakes Wineries, take a day trip to Niagara Falls, experience a boat ride on the Erie Canal, or see the 96-foot waterfall located in downtown Rochester!


'''River Lee Otter Trail'''


If you're interested in wildlife, definitely take the opportunity to go otter spotting along the river! There is a signposted otter trail along the banks of the River Lee.
== Event reports & social media ==


'' OpenStreetMap:'' https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2507052#map=17/51.89884/-8.48544
The list below captures event reports, blogs, and social media posts about Flock 2024. Any Flock attendee with a Fedora Wiki account can edit this section directly and add their report or social media posts.


'''Marina Market'''
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+ Use a new line for one person's posts or blogs on one platforms. Posts across multiple platforms should go on multiple lines.
''Website:'' https://www.marinamarket.ie/
|-
--->
! Title/Summary !! Author !! URL(s)
|-
| Report from infra and Releng hackfest at flock2024 || [[User:Kevin|kevin]] || [https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/report-from-infra-and-releng-hackfest-at-flock2024/128743 discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/report-from-infra-and-releng-hackfest-at-flock2024/128743]
|}


== Wiki ==
== Wiki ==

Latest revision as of 20:01, 21 August 2024

Flock#2024

Website
flocktofedora.org
Dates
2024-08-07 - 2023-08-10 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Location
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 E Main St
Rochester, NY 14604
United States
Hotel booking code
G-REDH
Tickets
Eventbrite

Scheduling info

If you prefer to have the schedule on your phone for easy access, here are a few ways to do so:

Calendar Subscription

This should work on all platforms that can view ics feeds (including iOS and Android)

To add the conference schedule to your preferred calendar app, follow your app's instructions to add a calendar feed and point it at https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.ics

Calendar Import

While you can also download and perform a manual one-time import from the ICS link in the previous section, this method will not provide automatic updates if the conference schedule changes.

Giggity app

This app is only available for android devices

If you want a more filter-able view that lets you mark your favorite events and help you plan out your day while being less of a firehose of everything, the giggity app (play store, fdroid, source code). Once you have the app installed (you may also need to allow the app to handle ggt.gaa.st urls), simply click this link and the Flock 2024 schedule should appear in the app

https://ggt.gaa.st/#url=https://cfp.fedoraproject.org/flock-2024/schedule/export/schedule.xml



About the city

Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Population is approximately 211,328, making it New York's fourth most populous city after New York City, Buffalo, and Yonkers. It was home to Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony during the bulk of their careers as abolitionist and suffragette leaders.

Rochester is home to two world-class museums, The Strong National Museum of Play and The George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. Rochester is an easy day trip away from numerous vineyards, Niagara Falls, and Letchworth Park, "The Grand Canyon of the East."

Rochester is now an international center of established businesses and an active entrepreneurial start-up scene. Business industries include education, medical, optics & imaging, engineering, agriculture, green tech, food & beverage, and manufacturing. Forbes magazine ranked Rochester as the nation’s 14th most innovative city due to our high concentration of tech and science jobs as well as patents per capita.

The region is known for many acclaimed universities, and several of them (notably the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology) are nationally renowned for their research programs. RIT is the home of the first Academic Minor in Free and Open Source Software and Free Culture and has hosted and/or participated in over 50 hackathons in five years. Red Hat, Inc. and Fedora historically supported RIT's FOSS efforts over the years. Rochester is home to active chapters of Python User Group, Linux User Group, Hacks/Hackers, has a number of hacker/maker spaces including Interloc Rochester, the Rochester Makerspace, and The RIT Construct.


Transport

Rochester is best navigated by car or cab. Cabs can be called or hailed from the street, or using a rideshare service (e.g. Uber and Lyft). Most places are no more than a 15-20 minute ride away. The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) buses throughout the day. Traffic is generally light compared to most cities and it takes less than 20 minutes to get to any location throughout Rochester.

Airports

The airport is the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), which is roughly 10 minutes from the city by car, cab, or hotel shuttle.

Some travelers elect to fly in to Buffalo, Syracuse, or Toronto and rent a car, ride an Amtrak train, or take a shuttle to Rochester. Ground travel time by car to Rochester from these cities is an hour, an hour and a half, and three and a half hours respectively.

Rochester is also a 4-7 hour drive from Toronto, Detroit, Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and DC.

Rail

Rochester's Amtrak station is the Louise M. Slaughter Station (ROC). It is only a few blocks north from the Hyatt at the intersection of N Clinton Avenue and Central Ave.

Taking the Amtrak is comparable to driving in terms of distance and time (but possibly cheaper than buying gas) if you are coming from somewhere under a few hours away, such as Syracuse or Buffalo. Longer trips, such as from Boston, MA, can take the majority of a day (10 hours).

Sunday, August 11th Niagara Falls trip

See Flock 2024/Daytrip.

Sightseeing

This section is for those who stay longer in Rochester, and would like to do some sightseeing.

See also Rochester Recommendations for local recommendations such as helpful shopping locations and suitable (and delicious!) dining options.

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, games, and video games and includes eGameRevolution, the first permanent exhibit on the history and impact of video games in the US. The exhibit includes a working arcade space with additional cabinets and pinball machines on the exhibit floor.

The Thursday night conference social will be hosted here, with unlimited tokens for use in the arcade space.

George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the world’s oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949 as an independent, non-profit museum. It combines the world’s leading collections of photography and film with the stately pleasures of the landmark Colonial Revival mansion and gardens that George Eastman called home from 1905 to 1932. The Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Mr. Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, is heralded as the father of modern photography and motion picture film.

MAGIC Center at RIT

The RIT MAGIC Center is a university-wide research center with a multi-disciplinary entrepreneurial approach to digital media research and production. With a focus on Media, Arts, Games, Interaction, and Creativity, MAGIC blurs the lines between art and technology. It is also the historic home of the FOSS community at RIT.

Other attractions

Rochester offers a wealth of pre- and post-event opportunities. Come early or stay later to enjoy the nearby Finger Lakes Wineries, take a day trip to Niagara Falls, experience a boat ride on the Erie Canal, or see the 96-foot waterfall located in downtown Rochester!


Event reports & social media

The list below captures event reports, blogs, and social media posts about Flock 2024. Any Flock attendee with a Fedora Wiki account can edit this section directly and add their report or social media posts.

Use a new line for one person's posts or blogs on one platforms. Posts across multiple platforms should go on multiple lines.
Title/Summary Author URL(s)
Report from infra and Releng hackfest at flock2024 kevin discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/report-from-infra-and-releng-hackfest-at-flock2024/128743

Wiki


References