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We're pleased to share an early bird savings promotion to LinuxWorld
Conference & Expo.  Register in advance to receive your discounted
Exhibits Pass, a $29 on-site value!  Don't miss your opportunity, this
offer expires December 28th.
  
SPECIAL PRIORITY CODE: LNOP
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/reg/attendee/index.shtml

EARLY BIRD BENEFITS
* Lock in your discounted rate
* Plan ahead and develop your personalized online itinerary 
* Learn about exhibitor offerings and conference developments
* Begin your discovery process with our leading suppliers

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo
Conference:  January 29 - February 1, 2002
Expo:  January 30 - February 1, 2002
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, the leading Linux/Open Source event,
provides you with the most comprehensive training, best networking
opportunities and most invaluable resources you need to implement,
manage and scale Linux/Open Source solutions into your business.  You
can't afford to miss it.  

Your Exhibits Pass allows you access to keynotes, feature 
presentations,
birds of a feather sessions and exciting exhibit floor hot spots.

KEYNOTES:

* Carly Fiorina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hewlett-
  Packard Company
  Wednesday, January 30th, 9:30am - 10:30am
* William M. Zeitler, Senior Vice President & Group Executive, 
  Server Group, IBM Corporation
  Wednesday, January 30th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
* Sanjay Kumar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Computer 
  Associates International, Inc.
  Thursday, January 31st, 9:30am - 10:30am

FEATURE PRESENTATIONS:

* The Golden Penguin Bowl, hosted by Nicholas Petreley, Founding 
  Editor of varlinux.org
  Wednesday, January 30th, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
* Building the Foundation for World Domination:  Free Standards 
  for Global Markets & Individual Empowerment, hosted by Scott 
  McNeil, Executive Director, The Free Standards Group
  Thursday, January 31st, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm


SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

* Over 200 leading vendors showcasing Linux products, services 
  and solutions
* $25,000 IDG/Linus Torvalds Community Award, come see who the 
  next winner will be
* .org Pavilion, meet face to face with day to day Linux 
  enthusiasts
* Embedded Linux Pavilion, featuring Linux devices, applications 
  and appliances
* Linux Rookery, watch Linux start-ups and first time exhibitors 
  hatch

LINUX CERTIFICATION - BIGGER AND BETTER!

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is excited to offer FREE review sessions
and testing for levels 1 & 2.  Offer available only to conference
package registrants.

Offer valid for new registrations only and may not be combined with any
other offer.

Visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.com for continuous updates on 
conference
sessions and exhibitor information.

ETMI, the Official Travel Company for LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is
offering discounted airfare and hotel accommodations.   Book your
reservations now!   For travel details: 
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/reg/travel/index.shtml

During these difficult times, IDG World Expo would like to express our
deepest sympathy.  Like much of the nation, we are devastated and
saddened by the September 11th tragedies.  We're dedicated to make
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in New York a successful and rewarding
experience for the Linux/Open Source and business community.

Sincerely,
The LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Team!
For general information, call 1-800-657-1474
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We're proud to have the following sponsors associated with LinuxWorld
Conference & Expo!

Linux Certification Program Sponsor:  SAIR Linux/GNU

Platinum Sponsors:  AMD, Compaq Computer Corporation; Computer
Associates, Dell, IBM and Intel 

Media Sponsors: Channel Web, Dr. Dobb's Journal, InfoWorld, Linux
Journal, Linux Magazine, Network World, Sys Admin , Var Business and
Software Business Magazine


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