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GENERAL: When and where is the event?
| LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is located at:
Moscone Center North
800 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-974-4000
The event takes place:
Conference: Monday, August 4 - Thursday, August 7, 2008
Expo: Tuesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 7, 2008
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GENERAL: What are the hours of the event?
| Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, August 5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration
Monday, August 4 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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GENERAL: What is the age policy for this event?
| LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is open to business professionals only. No one under 18 years of age will be admitted. |
GENERAL: Are the Keynotes and Feature Presentations open to anyone?
| Yes, admission to the Keynote Addresses, Feature Presentations and the exhibit floor is included in all registrations for attendees, exhibitors, speakers and the media. You must have a badgeholder along with your badge to enter. |
GENERAL: Where can I find the conference content?
| The full conference content is accessible from the conference section on the LinuxWorld website. |
GENERAL: What is the Conference Attendee Lounge?
| This area is open to all registered Conference Attendees. It has been designed as an area for you to take a break away from the crowds, rest, grab a cup of coffee or organize your thoughts before attending sessions in the conference program, or plan your tour around the exhibit hall. This is also a great place to network with other conference attendees. |
GENERAL: What is the difference between tutorials and conference sessions?
| Tutorials are 3-hour long educational classes, designed to offer registered conference attendees in-depth training on key issues and technologies. Split in 2 half-day segments, attendees must register for the specific tutorials they want to attend; they cannot leave a pre-registered tutorial to view another. |
GENERAL: What is being done for security?
| To ensure the safety of our speakers and attendees, we have arranged for additional security at The Moscone Center. LinuxWorld Conference & Expo show management will make every effort to ensure all security procedures cause the least possible amount of disruption without jeopardizing your safety. Please be advised of the following important Security Guidelines:
- Carry photo identification with you at all times
- All bags are subject to search
- Please carry as few belongings as possible, as this will help keep traffic flow at security checkpoints smooth and efficient
- Please allow extra time for your entry into the convention center
The security and personal safety of all LinuxWorld Conference & Expo attendees, conference faculty, exhibitors and media is a high priority for IDG World Expo. We are in constant contact with the management of The Moscone Center to ensure heightened security measures for LinuxWorld. We are also working with San Francisco and State officials to ensure that our attendees, conference faculty, exhibitors and media are provided with an appropriately alert environment.
LinuxWorld Show Management will make every effort to ensure the security procedures cause the least possible amount of disruption without jeopardizing your safety. Thank you for your cooperation. |
REGISTRATION: How do I register for the LinuxWorld conference?
| Please visit the LinuxWorld homepage and follow the link for registration. Registration may be completed online, by fax, or by mail. Space permitting, onsite registration will also be available. |
REGISTRATION: Why do I have to answer demographic questions to register?
| The information collected helps us understand how to improve LinuxWorld Conference & Expo according to the needs and preferences of our attendees. In addition, the demographic questions helps us provide overall event statistics to our exhibiting partners. For details about how we collect and use this information, please see our Privacy Policy. |
REGISTRATION: What are the hours for on-site registration?
| Monday, August 4 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
REGISTRATION: What if I have not received my email confirmation?
| If registering via fax / mail / internet, an email confirmation will follow once your registration has been processed successfully. Please PRINT the confirmation for your records. To confirm your registration or if you have a question about your badge status, please call (800) 657-1474 (within the U.S.) or (805) 677-4287 (outside the U.S.) and press “1” to speak with a customer service representative. |
REGISTRATION: Can I upgrade my registration?
| If you have already registered and would like to upgrade, please contact customer service at (800) 657-1474 and press "1". |
REGISTRATION: How can I update incorrect information on my confirmation?
| If any information on your confirmation is incorrect (or if you have not yet received a confirmation!), please contact us as soon as possible. Corrections that can be made prior to the advance mailing deadline will ensure that any updates arrive to you in a timely manner, as well as help to avoid delays at on-site check-in. Please contact customer service at (800) 657-1474 (within the U.S.) or (805) 677-4287 (outside the U.S.) and press “1” to speak with a customer service representative |
REGISTRATION: How do I obtain a registration receipt?
| For a registration receipt, simply call (800) 657-1474 (within the U.S.) or (805) 677-4287 (outside the U.S.) and press “1” to speak with a customer service representative.
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REGISTRATION: What are "cookies"?
| A cookie is simply an HTTP header that consists of a text-only string that gets entered into the memory of a browser. This string contains the domain, path, lifetime, and value of a variable that a Web site sets. If the lifetime of this variable is longer than the time the user spends at that site, then this string is saved to file for future reference. There are many reasons a given site would wish to use cookies. These range from the ability to personalize information (like My Yahoo or Excite), or to help with on-line sales/services (like on Amazon Books or Microsoft), or simply for the purposes of tracking popular links or demographics (like DoubleClick). Cookies also provide programmers with a quick and convenient means of keeping site content fresh and relevant to the user's interests. The newest servers use cookies to help with back-end interaction as well, which can improve the utility of a site by being able to securely store any personal data that the user has shared with a site. |
REGISTRATION: What is a Priority Code?
| A Priority Code can usually be found on the address label of a promotional mailing piece, in an advertisement, or within the body of an email sent directly from LinuxWorld Conference & Expo. Priority Codes are sometimes used to trigger Special Pricing, so be sure to indicate it while registering. If you do not have a Priority Code, simply enter NONE in the field to continue registering. Please refer to your promotional piece or email for exact Special Pricing and deadlines. |
REGISTRATION: When will I receive my badge?
| Badges will NOT be mailed to conference and exhibit hall attendees for this event. Linuxworld Conference & Expo has developed a quick and easy way for you to obtain your badge and conference materials on-site.
Simply proceed, with your confirmation, to the Registration area located in the upper north lobby of the Moscone Center North. You will obtain ALL of your registration materials at this location. Please note that identification is required to receive your badge and materials.
Proper identification (driver's license, credit card) may be required to receive your registration materials. Business cards will not be accepted as appropriate identification.
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TRAVEL: Are discounted room rates available for attendees?
| Yes, the LinuxWorld Expo team has negotiated reduced room rates for attendees. Please visit the Hotel webpage under the Travel tab for details.
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TRAVEL: Is there a preferred Airline?
| Yes, The LinuxWorld Expo team has named United Airlines its official travel partner. To receive the exclusive discount, please call United's toll-free number (800) 521-4041 seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST.
Please refer Meeting ID Number 515GB to take advantage of promotional fares that give you the greatest discount.
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TRAVEL: Does LinuxWorld provide assistance with obtaining Visas for travel?
| Please contact the LinuxWorld Registration Manager, Stephen Galeotalanza at (508) 988-7850 to request an official letter of invitation. If you plan to attend, contact the American Consulate in your country to review the current regulations for travel to the United States. Please begin the visa application process as early as possible. Information is available on the U.S. Department of State website.
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TRAVEL: Is LinuxWorld accessible by public transportation?
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