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| The LinuxWorld conference program features over 100 top-tier, educational sessions covering seven tracks that go deep into Linux and open source industry trends.
In 2008, we are excited to announce the following new programs in addition to our world-class education:
 At the Mobile Linux Conference at LinuxWorld, attendees gain in-depth technical training, strategic insight, and hands-on experience in Linux and open source opportunities and solutions for the mobile arena. Leading industry experts help developers go mobile by covering topics such as application development and deployment, power management, mobile initiatives, best practices, and much more.
Sponsored by Cisco
An exclusive one-day conference for senior IT professionals focused on the key disruptive technologies data centers are facing, including Virtualization, Power, Cloud and SaaS, SOA and Enterprise Open Source. Hear case studies from your peers and presentations from industry leaders, and participate in the interactive discussions with every speaker and the rest of the audience as you learn from each other. Plus enjoy priority seating at the keynote sessions, including the CIOs of Merrill Lynch and McKesson, and plenty of networking time at breakfast and topical discussions at lunch.
Channel Forum sponsored by Integrated mar.com Corporation
The Channel Forum will provide a forum for Channel members to talk openly with Vendors about hot topics. Channel attendees will benefit from enhanced relationships with Vendors, business education, a free suite of multi-vendor marketing and sales tools, including their own eCommerce site, free end user eNewsletter written by eChannelLine’s editorial team, plus be included on a well publicized VAR locator site. Channel attendees will walk away with education and a user friendly set of tools and vehicles designed to help them grow their business.
Community Days
Are you active in these major open source projects? Join other community members to share notes, discuss projects, learn and work.
PostgreSQL Association - Tuesday, August 5
PostgreSQL is the world's most advanced open source database. Come and educate yourself on where PostgreSQL can fit in your enterprise.
openSUSE - Wednesday, August 6
The openSUSE community is gathering at LinuxWorld Expo! The openSUSE Community Day will include presentations and tutorials for end users and developers by prominent members of the openSUSE community.
Ubucon - Thursday, August 7
An Ubucon is a community driven, community organized event that is all about Ubuntu Linux. Fun, irreverent, but also with content of interest to users, developers and those curious about the Ubuntu phenomenon, an UbuCon is part open space event and part user conference.
Whether you’re looking to extend existing Linux and open source investments or start a new initiative from scratch, LinuxWorld will help you make the right decisions to drive efficiency and growth. Don’t miss your best opportunity to realize the full benefits of Linux and open source for your organization!
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| | | See the latest products and services from hundreds of top vendors, and make the right choices for your enterprise at the industry’s ultimate Linux and open source resource.
The LinuxWorld Exhibit Hall is overflowing in 2008 with new activities and show highlights including:
 Look under the hood at the latest and coolest gadgets based on embedded Linux, including PDAs and hand held computers, mobile phones, home automation, audio/video entertainment devices, appliances and robots. The Linux Garage will feature the gamut of embedded Linux devices, from those not-quite-in-production to those available for purchase today.
Interested in showcasing a product in the Linux Garage? Click here for more information.
 As open source has moved up the stack and Linux is increasingly used to support mission-critical applications, software has become a key focus of LinuxWorld, whether open source or proprietary applications optimized for Linux. Software Central is a highlighted area of the show floor to make these solutions easy to find and compare.
In addition to dozens of regular exhibitors, Software Central also features:
 LinuxWorld has always included open source solutions and software running on Linux. Now we’re making these applications even easier to explore by consolidating them into their own feature area within LinuxWorld. Come see the largest collection of open source applications ever assembled—all under one roof!
 .org Pavilion®
This is your opportunity to try the latest free and open source software and meet the people behind it. Whether you’re seeking a graphics toolkit for your next project or a whole content management system, here’s your chance to connect with the developers and expert users who make it all work. Carpal tunnels rejoice: one conversation here can save you hours of Web surfing.
 Open Solutions Alliance Showcase
Where several industry-leading vendors and communities demonstrate how they are working together to speed the creation and adoption of integrated, interoperable open solutions.
Linux Desktop Shootout
The Linux Desktop Shootout lets you test-drive and compare the top Linux-based desktops, score the PCs on a series of usability tests, and have the chance to win your favorite solution—right on the show floor!
 Visit Center Stage in the LinuxWorld Exhibit Hall to hear directly from the hottest companies in the industry!
 See the most innovative Linux and open source products as voted on by independent judges and industry experts.
 Dice Technology & Engineering Career Fair
Returning for its second year at LinuxWorld, the Dice Technology & Engineering Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for recruiters and high-tech professionals to meet face-to-face at one of the largest technology conferences of the year!
Installfest for Schools
On the expo floor at LinuxWorld, Untangle will be organizing a massive installfest to donate open source (Ubuntu) computers to schools in need. The hardware will be supplied by the Alameda County Computer Resource Center (ACCRC). LinuxWorld attendees are encouraged to join the installfest by installing Ubuntu, hacking older hardware, or donating unwanted computers. Click here for more details!
 Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsoring LinuxWorld 2008? Fill out this brief form to have one of our Sales Managers contact you about the many exciting opportunities.
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