Q. Where are the meetings ?
A. Meetings are held at the University of the West of England (UWE), Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY (0117 965 6261). We will be in room 2Q48 (in Q block). You can find directions to the university at http://www.uwe.ac.uk/maps/frenchay_directions.shtml. When you get to the university you will need to get a token for the barrier from the guard at the gate to get to Q block. The guard can give you a map of the university to find Q block or you can find one at http://www.uwe.ac.uk/maps/frenchay_map.shtml.
Q. How much is membership to The .NET Developer Network ?
A. It's free. You have to pay for your drinks at the bar at the meetings.
Q. How do I join ?
A. Click on the Register link at the top of the page and fill in the information and you will be sent a verification email. Answer the email and you're in. Please fill in your preferences in your profile - this really helps us.
Q. How do I change my profile ?
A. Login. At the top of the page you will see your name. Click on it and then click on the Manage Profile button.
Q. I don't want to receive the Newsletter emails - can I unsubscribe from these ?
A. Yes. Sign in and open your profile (click on your name in the top right hand corner of each page). Click on the Manage Services button and next to "Newsletter Subscribers" click on the Unsubscribe link.
Q. How do I sign up for a meeting ?
A. If you are a student of staff at UWE you don't need to sign up - you can just turn up on the door with some UWE ID. If you are not a student of staff at UWE send an email to meetings at dotnetdevnet.com stating the month and subject of the meeting and your login name. If you later discover that you cannot attend please let us know so that we can give your place to someone else (numbers are limited by fire regulations).
Q. How can I tell whether I am signed up for a meeting ?
A. Login and go to the Meetings page. On the right you will see a list of everyone who has signed up. Note that it can take up to 24 hours from sending the email before your name will appear on this list.
Q. Can I just turn up to a meeting without signing up for it ?
A. No (unless you are a student or staff at UWE). We need to know numbers to meet fire and safety regulations.
Q. How often are the meetings ?
A. Monthly with no meeting in August.
Q. When do the meetings start and end ?
A. Meetings start at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm) and the presentation ends at 9:00pm when we all go to the bar.
Q. Can I ask for specific subjects or speakers for future meetings ?
A. Yes - we really want to know. Fill in the "Subjects And Speakers You Would Like To See" section in your profile.
Q. What is the goal of the .NET Developer Network ?
A. To develop and promote the .NET developers, architects and IT pros of Bristol and the South West.
Q. How can I help ?
A. We're glad you asked!
(1) Be a member, come to meetings and talk to us
(2) Fill in your profile
(3) If you are interested in speaking at a meeting let us know what kind of thing you're interested in - 10 minute talks, 30 minute talks, 2 hour talks and what subject(s).
(4) If you work for a company that can be a host for The .NET Developer Network meetings contact us - we are actively looking for a host.