| Sponsorships double for Desktop Linux Summit |
Dec. 19, 2002
San Diego and Palo Alto, CA -- The Desktop Linux Summit today announced that it has doubled the number of sponsors for the highly-anticipated Desktop Linux Summit to be held in San Diego, CA on February 20 and 21, 2003. Register for the event here.
Linux Professional Institute (LPI), Microtel Computer Systems, NeTraverse, Nova Computech, Inc., OpenOffice.org, StepUp Computing, the Kompany, Transgaming Technologies and Xandros now join Codeweavers, Hewlett Packard (NYSE: HP), Lindows.com, Lycoris, MandrakeSoft, Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ:SUNW) SuSE and Ximian as Desktop Linux Summit Sponsors.
The Summit coordinators ask that interested attendees please sign up as soon as possible so as to obtain additional conference space if needed. For more information and the latest news, visit http://www.desktoplinux.com/summit.
As the only event dedicated to Linux on the desktop, Desktop Linux Summit will focus on issues and technologies devoted to Linux' emergence in schools, business and the home. Educators, business owners and home users that actively use Linux will also be on hand to illustrate how they made the move to Linux and how it's saved them a tremendous amount of money.
The Desktop Linux Summit will also feature presentations by key industry analysts, top technology leaders and business leaders from the top Linux software and services providers. Discussions will highlight the emergence of Linux from its grassroots to wide scale commercial deployments.
"Desktop software is the next renaissance to be powered by Open Source. The challenge for us now is to bring a revolution led by programmers to a more general community. With the acceptance of GNOME as the new standard desktop for Sun's and HP's Unix systems," said Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source Initiative, "We've shown that we can lead the technical workstation market, whether Linux or Unix. Mozilla, OpenOffice, and Evolution provide a tool box suitable for the next generation of office workers. How far will we take the Linux desktop? Find out at the Summit!"
Rich Hindman, vice president of Microtel, said "The Desktop Linux Summit is going to be an excellent and unique opportunity to help shape the future of Linux on the Desktop. Our customers have asked for Linux solutions and we are happy that we are able to provide Linux solutions for them."
"Businesses that want to be up to date on the capabilities of new technologies need to be at Desktop Linux Summit," said David Zhange, president of Nova Computech, Inc. "In order to satisfy my customers' software and hardware needs, we need be experts on what our customers want."
Frederick Berenstein, Xandros Co-chairman and Director commented, "The Desktop Linux Summit is a single event in the dramatic movement that's changing the face of computing. The Xandros Desktop owes much of its existence to the tireless efforts of our world-class programming staff, the spirit of our fellow sponsors, and to the generous contributions of the worldwide community of open source developers."
"Combining an extremely user-friendly version of Linux with the full computing functionality and portability of our DocuNote Tablet PC will provide users with a very cost-effective choice for their mobile computing requirements where wireless flexibility is a priority," said Young Song, president and CEO of StepUp Computing, LLC. "We are pleased to introduce the Linux operating system into our initial product line for resellers who offer exciting platforms to their vertical market-oriented customers."
"NeTraverse is excited about the cresting enthusiasm for Linux desktop systems, especially amongst government and corporate users. The increasing ease of use, and the expanding number of business applications, combined with security and stability, make Linux a viable alternative to the expensive Microsoft desktops" said Jim Curtin, president and CEO of NeTraverse. "At NeTraverse, we are committed to helping users bridge from Windows to Linux as smoothly as possible by providing the ability to run any Windows application in a well-behaved Linux process. This gives users time to replace critical applications that do not yet have an alternative on Linux."
"The Linux Professional Institute is pleased to be a part of the Linux Desktop Summit," said LPI President Evan Leibovitch. "The emergence of open source platforms and applications as real alternatives is just another indication of their evolving role in the IT mainstream. And LPI, with its goal of increasing and improving the professional use of Linux, is an integral part of that evolution."
Specialist in Linux gaming, TransGaming Technologies has just announced their involvement at the event today and stated, "There is no doubt that the proliferation of Linux as a desktop alternative has had a major impact on organizations and individuals everywhere," remarked TransGaming founder, CEO and CTO, Gavriel State. "TransGaming, as the premier provider of games for Linux globally, continues to contribute to the growth and increased usage of Linux through our unique portability technology that allows users to play over 200 of the hottest and most popular games in the world. We will continue to catalyze the popularity of Linux through new innovations and technologies that deliver a complete end user solution."
Added Shawn Gordon, President and CEO, theKompany.com, Inc., "We were founded in 1999 specifically to address issues related with Linux on the desktop by providing commonly requested enterprise/desktop applications as well as developer software. The Desktop Linux Summit is something that is long overdue and we are very pleased to see it happening and to be a part of it. It's a natural fit for us."
Sam Hiser, co-Lead of OpenOffice.org's Marketing Project, said, "The Desktop Linux Summit is a great opportunity to establish and solidify relationships, put our heads together and map out the ideal strategies for penetrating and expanding the global desktop. The OpenOffice.org and StarOffice development and marketing communities are looking forward to working together with Linux leaders to make a significant impact on the way users view and approach their computing tools."
Register Now -Attendance at a Premium:
The Desktop Linux Summit is slated to be held February 20 and 21st at the Vivendi Universal building located in the heart of San Diego's technology hub. More details and hotel programs will made available in early January. Interested attendees are encouraged to signup as soon as possible, as signup may be cutoff or location changes may be needed due to high attendance numbers already exhibited.
Desktop Linux Summit Registration
Individuals $25, after January 17, 2003 $50
Corporations $250, after January 17, 2003 $500
Educators/Students $20 per person, after January 17, 2003 $40.
On Going Certifications to be Held on site by LPI:
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) will be conducting free certification exams during the Desktop Linux Summit. LPI's mandate is to design and deliver a certification program from within the Linux community, using both volunteer and hired resources. It resolves to undertake a well-considered, open, disciplined development process, leading directly to the establishment of a recognized and widely-endorsed Linux certification body. Details for registration to take the exam at the event will be made available in January.
The Summit coordinators ask that interested attendees please sign up ASAP so as to obtain additional conference space if needed. For more information and the latest news, visit here.
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About the Desktop Linux Summit
The Desktop Linux Summit is the premier event for companies that sell, market, or promote Desktop Linux-based products, services, applications, and technologies. The event, in its inaugural year, is the only venue to focus on this emerging technology sector. Focused on the issues of Linux on the Desktop, the program brings together the top industry leaders and influencers in one location -- corporate CEOs, CTOs and Founders make this event the only venue to highlight the value of Linux on the desktop. Exhibits from each company will demonstrate the latest innovative products and the benefits of open source software for your organization. The Desktop Linux Summit is an industry event sponsored by the exhibiting companies. These scheduled Desktop Linux Summit activities will jumpstart the breakout year of Linux on the Desktop in 2003.
About Linux Professional Institute
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) develops professional certification for the Linux operating system independent of software vendors or training providers. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, LPI develops accessible, internationally-recognized certification programs which have earned the respect of vendors, employers and administrators. LPI's activities involve hundreds of volunteers and professionals throughout the world in many different capacities, and the group encourages active public involvement through mailing lists and its website at http://www.lpi.org. LPI's multi-level program of exams is administered globally through Virtual University Enterprises (VUE) and Prometric testing centers. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors Caldera International (NASDAQ:CALD), IBM (NYSE:IBM), Linuxcare, Maxspeed, SGI (NYSE:SGI), SuSE Linux AG and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HWP) and Wave Technologies.
About Microtel Computer Systems
Microtel Computer Systems through its built-to-order business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Microtel desktop PCs are sold through U.S. retailers, System Integrators, and VARS/VADS. Visit http://www.buymicrotel.com for more information.
About NeTraverse
NeTraverse Inc., is the market leader in bridging Windows to Linux with over 800,000 users worldwide. Providing thin-client software solutions on the Linux and UNIX platform, NeTraverse offers innovative products and services to facilitate the seamless migration from Windows to Linux and lower the cost of enterprise IT infrastructure. NeTraverse products include Win4Lin Workstation, Win4Lin Terminal Server and Merge. Headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.netraverse.com.
About OpenOffice.org
StarDivision, the original author of the StarOffice suite of software, was founded in Germany in the mid-1980s. It was acquired by Sun Microsystems during the summer of 1999 and StarOffice 5.2 was released in June of 2000. Future versions of StarOffice software, beginning with 6.0, will be built using the OpenOffice.org source, APIs, file formats, and reference implementation.
The OpenOffice.org source code initially includes the technology which Sun Microsystems has been developing for the future versions of StarOffice(TM) software. The source is written in C++ and delivers language-neutral and scriptable functionality, including Java(TM) APIs. This source technology introduces the next-stage architecture, allowing use of the suite as separate applications or as embedded components in other applications. Numerous other features are also present including XML-based file formats and other resources.
About StepUp Computing
Founded in September 2002, privately-held StepUp Computing, LLC was established by a former co-founder and executives of eMachines, Inc., partnering with leading Asian information technology manufacturers. StepUp Computing utilizes state-of-the-art outsourced manufacturing efficiencies from Asian partners to ensure the highest product quality and reliability while preserving cost and value for the consumer. Further information on StepUp Computing can be obtained at http://www.stepupcomputing.com.
About theKompany.com
theKompany.com Inc. is a California-based corporation with developer teams in North America and Europe. TheKompany.com fills a need in the Linux and Embedded Linux community for mass-marketed, quality Linux software by producing developer tools and desktop applications. theKompany.com's products are marketed both online and through B&M channels such as Microcenter and Fry's Electronics.
About TransGaming Technologies
TransGaming TechnologiesTM has created the dominant software portability solution that allows game developers and publishers to develop games for one system and deploy them simultaneously on other platforms - faster, cheaper and better than anyone else. TransGaming Technologies has recently developed strategic relationships with the world's premier game developer and publisher Electronic Arts; the world's largest retail Linux distributor, MandrakeSoft; and the world's most-used PC copy protection provider, Macrovision. TransGaming has licensed the world's top selling game, EA's 'The Sims', and shipped an optimized Linux version just eight weeks after receiving source code. TransGaming's technology keeps pace with the release of the hottest and most recent PC titles, including support for hit games such as Warcraft III, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto 3, Diablo 2, and many more.
About Xandros
Xandros is the leading developer of a cost-effective, installation-friendly, complete Linux-based operating environment offering Windows compatibility and unparalleled technical support which is designed to meet the computing needs of both professional and consumer users. Xandros Desktop is currently available for purchase on the Xandros Web site. Xandros is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.xandros.com.
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