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After reading Nick Finck's notes from the Web Design World 2001 in New Orleans and reading the Web Design World 2001 Agenda I think I may have to make the trip next year. I am very intrigued with the Open Source elements of the conference combined with the Web design/development aspects. Open Source tools have treated me far better than any proprietary tool ever has in the past. I am not interested in the cost as much as how solid the tools are, which leads me to Open Source.

I am really looking forward to South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive as I am now a confirmed speaker. There are many other wonderful speakers on fantastic panels that will spark wonderful conversation, and share knowledge and experience.

Those of you visiting from the SXSW link may be interested in my posts from last around year's events. Pre-SXSW, March 9, at SXSW March 12, post-SXSW March 14, post-SXSW March 15, and finally more post-SXSW March 25.

If you enjoy the building the Web, and/or the larger Internet do yourself the favor and spend the relatively small amount and get to SXSW. This conference is not a budget buster, the people are wonderful sharing makers of the Internet, and Austin is a great place to hang out.