Hi,   
      
   I'm in the same position as you but have heard differently.  I've been   
   told that conferences are at least and sometimes more important than   
   journals.  Of course, it depends on the conference or journal.   
   Conferences are popular, among other things, because the process of   
   getting accepted and published is much quicker.  It's a good question   
   and I'd be interested to hear the answer as well, although it seems   
   wise to submit to both.   
      
   Alex   
      
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