HP e3000 Community Meet organizer Alan Yeo reports that the $99 rooms for next month's 2007 meet at the Doubletree Hotel San Francisco Airport have sold out — but there's still an alternative nearby that's just as affordable.

And we do mean right nearby. The Red Roof Inn, just across Anza Boulevard and next door to the Doubletree, has $80-$90 per night lodging available as of this evening. Reservations can be made at 1-800-REDROOF or 650-342-7772. Or online at the hotel chain's Web site, www.redroof.com/reservations/index.asp

The Meet takes place in meeting rooms at the Doubletree, starting at 9 on Saturday. Both hotels have free shuttle service to and from the San Francisco airport.

To register for the free Nov. 17 lunch and the all-day talks and networking, browse to the Meet's Web site at hpmigrations.com/sfevent.  Stick around after lunch and get your free copy of the HP 3000 Evolution handbook, compiled and published by Robelle.