"Faces" of the 1996 VM Workshop

Here are some of the faces (famous and infamous, alike) seen at the 1996 VM Workshop at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The photos were taken and scanned by Martha McConaghy.

Eric Bitterman, Dave Elbon and Allan Hetzel comtemplating the great mysteries of life, the universe and everything.

Roger Deschner describes the joys of running the "world's largest VM spool" to an amazed audience.

Wednesday evening's dinner and gathering at the UKY Alumni House. Note Betsy Spann (and Bentley) attempting to teach the finer points of the "Macarena" and Roger Deschner taking a picture of me taking a picture of him.

Melinda Varian, the "gran dame" of VM, saying "so long until next year".

A VM Workshop audience, during one of their more unrulely moments.

Harry Williams (one of the past organizers of the Workshop) receives an official 1996 VM Workshop t-shirt in recognition of his contributions. Rich Chong looks on, thinking about his new baby.

One of the few quiet moments at the Workshop, Dave Elbon welcomes everyone to UKY.

Some scenes from the first evening's reception.

Two of our favorite IBM'ers, John Roman and Maryrita Steinhour of VM Development. During the 1996 VM Workshop, they were paid the highest compliment that can be bestowed: "You aren't just IBM'ers, you're one of us!" Maybe that's why they are smiling.

The Official t-shirt of the 1996 VM Workshop is displayed by co-organizer, Sara Kimber.

Romney White, one of the many respected speakers at the 1996 Workshop.

Barton ("If I can't measure it, I'm not interested!") Robinson makes a point during the first evening's reception.

Maryrita Steinhour of VM/ESA Development solicits comments on the TCP/IP for VM product and the customers' priorities.

Getting to speak directly with the people developing VM is one of the best features of the Workshop. Here, Ken Chamberlain discusses an issue with John Roman of VM/ESA Development.

Enter at your own risk!