Mogens Mange Historier

 

The Oak Table Network was formed in 2001 by a half-dozen colleagues who found that learning and understanding about database technology and Oracle in particular was a passion.  They were all visiting the home of Mogen Norgaard in Malov, Denmark and they were all sitting, arguing, laughing, drinking, and programming around his massive kitchen table, which was made of oak.  And the Oak Table Network was formed.  The best summary is that the Oak Table Network is a drinking society with an Oracle problem.  Today, there are 80 members all over the world. Background on the unconference... During Oracle Open World 2010 in San Francisco, Mogens arrived from Copenhagen and set up a "headquarters" in the back room of Chevy's Tex-Mex on the corner of 3rd and Howard Streets, across from the Moscone Center.  People joined him for drinks and food, which Mogens ensured stayed flowing continuously.  Eventually the informal discussions about Oracle and database technology e...