I already indicated before: 100-150 Euros more is not a big issue.
Other standards bodies charge very similar amounts for meetings, and also have very hefty annual membership fees. The IETF is in a very unusual position, as far as standards bodies goes, in that we strive for complete openness and inclusiveness as opposed to corporate membership.
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Randall Gellens
Opinions are personal; facts are suspect; I speak for myself only
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