Leap into Linux! a series of free workshops in the Chicagoland area (offered in Chicago and Rolling Meadows)

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(See attached file: Leap into Linux Chicago.pdf)
                        Leap into Linux!  a series of free educational
workshops in the Chicagoland area.

Linux adoption is growing at an exponential rate.  International Data
Corporation (IDC) forecasts that during the next three years, Linux
shipments will
grow faster than those of any other operating system.  Linux is real
business.  Linux is here to stay.  Businesses and organizations in all
industries are embracing  the reliability, scalability, performance and 
low
cost of Linux solutions.

IBM has  a significant commtiment to the open source community, and is
offering those who wish to become more familiar with Linux  a series of
free workshops in the Chicagoland area.

1. "An Introduction to Linux"
October 9:  One IBM Plaza (Confirmation #115592)      October 10:  IBM,
Rolling Meadows (Confirmation #740213)
A quick history and status of Linux, including examples of how 
companies
are using Linux. The intent is to provide attendees with ideas and 
examples
of how they can get started with Linux today.

2.  "Java and Linux "
October 16:  One IBM Plaza  (Confirmation #796363)  October 17:  IBM,
Rolling Meadows (Confirmation #709945)
The Java-Linux combination is uniquely positioned to create an 
environment
where applications can be developed once, and deployed across a broad 
range
of servers and environments.Come to this session to learn about the 
natural
synergies between Java and Linux and what tools and resources are 
available
today to help you get started.

3. "Linux in Unix Environments"
October 23:   One IBM Plaza (Confirmation #460470)  October 24: IBM,
Rolling Meadows (Confirmation #112189)
Since Linux has a natural affinity to Unix, the introduction of a Linux
environment is less challenging for Unix professionals than might be
expected. Join us for an evening and you'll leave with an understanding 
of
what skills are transferable, as well as some of the differences and
similarities you'll find in the production and administrative 
environments.
The material covered is based on the very popular "Linux for Solaris"
course offered by IBM.

These workshops are being offered free of charge at 2 of  IBM's 
Chicagoland
offices:
      One IBM Plaza,  330 N. Wabash  Classroom 3 (3rd floor)
      IBM, Roling Meadows, 1701 Golf Road  Classroom 105

Each workshop provides the information needed to get you started. 
Agenda
for all workshops is as follows:
                                               Registration:  3:30PM -
4:00PM
                                          Workshop:    4:00PM - 5:30PM
                                     Q&A:               5:30PM - 6:00PM

Please register via phone by calling 800/289-0579 and referencing the
confirmation code for the session(s) you wish to attend.
Any questions can be directed to Barbara Heflin (heflin@us.ibm.com).